Sisterhood
Who is an ANU Fertility Surrogate Mentor?
ANU Fertility Surrogate Mentors are a team of compassionate and knowledgeable women, many of whom have had their own incredible journeys through surrogacy, and all of whom are dedicated to supporting and guiding you every step of the way.
ANU Surrogate Mentors are some of the most dedicated, kindhearted people you will ever meet.
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“The thing that surprised me the most about becoming a surrogate was that I found my circle at the end.”Monique ANU Surrogate
The ANU Sisterhood is a heart-led community created to support, celebrate, and walk alongside our egg donors and surrogates throughout every step of their journey.
This program was designed to ensure no donor or surrogate ever feels alone in the process. Within the Sisterhood, members are surrounded by a network of compassionate women who understand the emotional, physical, and personal nature of this experience. They offer a listening ear, share insights, and provide encouragement through screenings, appointments, procedures, and everything in between. It’s about building connection, offering comfort, and lifting each other up.
This isn’t just a support program—it’s a space where genuine friendships grow, where every question is welcome, and where shared experiences become a source of strength and empowerment.
At ANU, we believe egg donation and surrogacy are more than medical processes—they are sacred, emotional, and deeply personal journeys. The Sisterhood is here to honour that.
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Where is the ANU Surrogate Mentorship Program Available?
Annual Weekend Retreats — Gather in person for connection, rejuvenation, storytelling, and mutual encouragement in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Pop-Up Mini Events — Enjoy occasional informal gatherings—like workshops, socials, or themed meetups—designed to foster connection and keep the community vibrant between retreats.
Local Self-Directed Coffee Dates — ANU facilitates connections by encouraging smaller, casual meet-ups in your area, where members can chat, share experiences, and support each other one-on-one.
Private Facebook Groups — Stay connected online! These safe, moderated spaces allow for ongoing conversation, Q&A, shared wisdom, and encouragement throughout everyone’s journey.
Community-Focused Support — At the heart of it all, The Sisterhood centers on emotional, relational, and peer-to-peer support, ensuring no donor or surrogate ever feels alone.
Inclusive & Evergreen — Whether you’re new to the journey or well into it, you’ll find a circle of women who understand—ready to listen, share, and uplift.
Built on Shared Wisdom — The Sisterhood thrives on the collective experience of the community. Members naturally offer real-life insights, compassion, and empowerment to one another.
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When Does the ANU Surrogate Mentorship Program Start?
The Mentorship program starts almost immediately after you’ve matched with your Intended Parent(s), and will last throughout your journey.
We’ve seen many life-long friendships naturally spring out of this program, which helps validate the impact of connection and community.
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Why A Surrogate Mentorship Program?
When you first become a surrogate, it can feel as if there are more questions than answers.
We believe Surrogacy goes beyond the act of bringing life into the world. Surrogacy is a community effort – and the stronger the community, the healthier the Surrogacy will be.
All of our mentors are volunteers who have asked to join the ANU team even after their Surrogacy is done because they believe in it so much. It is really the therapeutic value of one mentor helping another. When you first become a Surrogate, you’ll think your questions are unique (until you meet others who’ve been in the same boat).
Community creates healthy Surrogacies which in turn creates healthy babies.
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What Qualifications Do Surrogate Mentors Have?
To begin with, they need to be experienced Surrogates. But we also screen for women that are empathetic and also have a great personalities. These are women who loved their experiences so much and want to help you too. Who knows, perhaps one day you’ll be a mentor too!