Brownstone in the Media
We are proud to be recognized by various media outlets for our commitment to and expertise in providing compassionate, personalized surrogacy services. Explore the articles, podcasts, and blog posts below to see how our unique approach to surrogacy is making a meaningful impact on families and the industry alike.
Mom of 2 Got Pregnant Using Donor Sperm. Now She’s a Surrogate for Gay Couple
After Lauren Brown and her wife Amanda Brown married in 2018, they knew quickly afterward they wanted to start their own family… |
‘Family is More Than Biology’: Why LGBTQ+ Women Want to be Surrogates for Gay Men
Plenty of hopeful parents-to-be face obstacles before they hold their child in their arms. But for many LGBTQ+ families, the path to parenthood… |
After Struggling to Conceive Herself, Chicago Woman Now Gives Back as Gestational Surrogate
This week is National Infertility Week, and one woman from Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood wanted to give back after science helped her grow her own family. |
How I Got This Baby: The Single Dad Who Had a Baby Via Surrogate
Chaz always pictured himself with kids of his own. Growing up in Brooklyn, “I was part of a Jewish community that’s very family-centric,” he says… |
People are Paying $500,000 to Hire 2 Surrogates at Once and have ‘Twiblings’
Some people are hiring two surrogates at the same time to carry their babies. Concurrent surrogacy can be complicated and costly, with prices reaching up to $500,000… |
Attorney, Mother Relieved Surrogacy Process Will Simplify
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Meet the Kingston Mom Birthing Joy for Others
When Paula Pacey gives birth in October, she won’t be taking home the human she helped create, but she knew that when she signed up to be a surrogate… |
Surrogate Mother Helps Members of LGBTQ+ Community Start a Family
Jill Stewardson remembers learning crochet from her grandmother when she was in middle school. Now it’s one of her favorite ways to give a heartwarming gift… |
Episode 57: Ethical Surrogacy. An Interview Brownstone Surrogacy Agency
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder of Surrogacy Mentor, along with Brownstone Surrogacy Founder Jarret Zafran, and Director of Surrogate Services Yesenia Lemus… |
Surrogacy Money Scandal Leaves Parents-to-be-in Limbo Nightmare
The dream of becoming parents is turning into a nightmare for hundreds of people caught up in a surrogacy money scandal… |
The Birth of a Surrogacy Agency on the GWK Academy Blog
Jarret and Elliot are NYC-based dads to two young daughters through surrogacy and egg donation. Unlike our typical GWK stories… |
Brownstone Surrogacy: The NYC Agency Dedicated to Personalized Surrogacy
Jarret Zafran and his husband built their beautiful family through surrogacy and egg donation. They loved their gestational carrier… |
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Michigan Family Protection Act Ends
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Laws to Repeal Michigan’s Paid Surrogacy Ban Officially Take Effect
Michigan has now officially decriminalized surrogacy contracts, becoming the last state in the country to do so…Nicole Horneber is already starting the process to become a surrogate. |
Listen to Your Gut with Jarret Zafran on the Building Your Family Podcast
There are some things we share on the podcast that are objective. As a researcher, I have tremendous regard for making well educated choices… |
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Woman’s Infertility Journey Shows the Importance of Access to Services
Every time Alysa Dudrey looks at her 2-month-old girl, she says she feels so much joy. However, she also feels pain thinking about what it took to get her here. “This is our daughter, Penny,” Dudrey said. “We started our infertility journey in 2018 and continued until we had her.” |
Unpacking the Powerful Impact of Michigan’s New Family Protection Act
On this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes three individuals to talk about Michigan’s newly updated law regarding surrogate parenting: Tammy Myers, a Michigan mother who was forced to adopt her biological twins in 2021 due to Michigan’s outdated surrogacy laws; Melissa Neckers, an attorney at Miller Johnson, and an expert in assisted reproduction and surrogacy law; and Jarret Zafran, a NYC-based attorney he is the founder and executive director of Brownstone Surrogacy. |
Brownstone Surrogacy is licensed as a surrogacy matching program by the New York State Department of Health. Our license number is GS221023. We are proud to be among the few agencies licensed by a governmental regulator.
“Gestation is a marvel, no matter how it is accomplished. But gestation isn’t the real magic. Love is the magic. Love is the only magic.” – Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human by Sarah DiGregorio