It’s so reassuring to hear what the surrogacy process really feels like from a surrogate perspective, which is why we wanted to share the fantastic Instagram account @too_fertilicious in which a Brilliant Beginnings surrogate is sharing her surrogacy journey with the world.

In her video posts, she reflects on her experience of screening and matching with BB, highlighting something that matters enormously in surrogacy: taking the time to do things properly.

Thoughtful screening and preparation is not just about gathering information. It is about understanding people properly, exploring values and expectations, and making sure the foundations are strong from the outset. That’s what we always aim to do at Brilliant Beginnings.

You can also hear about @too_fertilicious’s positive experience of being matched with intended parents in a way that she feels has been considered and human. Good matching is not about speed. It is about compatibility, shared understanding and giving everyone the best chance to build a trusting relationship. Knowing that a match has been made carefully, by people who care rather than algorithms, can offer huge reassurance and help a surrogate feel genuinely seen and respected.

For @too_fertilicious, a lovely part of her surrogacy experience has been the getting-to-know-you period with intended parents – or “the intentionals” as she calls them. We know that this time matters. It creates space for honest conversations and forging the foundations of a relationship that can carry everyone through the journey ahead. Rather than rushing straight into practical steps, having this time to connect can make the experience feel more grounded, more collaborative and more supportive for everyone involved.

This is exactly why the approach taken by Brilliant Beginnings stands out. Our screening and preparation process is designed to get beneath the surface, helping surrogates feel safe and supported while also making careful, considered and personal matches with intended parents. We focus on relationships, trust and compatibility helping create the kind of strong start that so many of our surrogates say is invaluable as they move forward on their journey.

Stories like this are an important reminder that surrogacy is not only about outcomes, but about the quality of the journey itself. Thorough screening, thoughtful matching and the opportunity to really get to know intended parents can make all the difference.

If you would like to understand more about how Brilliant Beginnings supports surrogates through these early stages, give us a call or check out the resources on our website.