"Amy with West Coast Surrogacy is AMAZING!

The thought of trying to find a surrogate was terrifying for my husband and me, there were so many so many agencies to choose from and so many details, this was all so foreign to us, where do we start with this whole process of starting a family?

We found Amy Kaplan, with West Coast Surrogacy on-line and compared her agency to 5 other agencies in California and the initial phone call was one that I will always remember.  Amy called me right back after I had left a message, and we ended up chatting for about 30 minutes on the phone about all of the details.  She immediately made me feel secure, and was so knowledgeable about the whole process. Her attention to detail, level of "service" and commitment to making us happy and feel comfortable and our privacy was much different than the other agencies we interviewed.  Everything from where to start with a potential surrogate to attorneys, to laws in CA, to the appointments, etc., was just SO helpful.

 She found us the most amazing woman to be our surrogate and carry our twins, one who we truly trusted and knew would be an excellent match for us.  Through the whole process (over a year) she was always incredibly accessible, would return phone calls or emails very promptly, she was able to make arrangements to be with our surrogate at appointments when we could not be there for us, she was always forthcoming, honest and very clear with all costs and expectations of the intended parents.  We created a unique relationship with her as she was our advocate and partner during this process to the many individuals who were all involved, (Nurses, Doctors, our surrogate, our Therapist, those at the hospital, etc.)

She will truly be a very instrumental person in our lives as she introduced us to our surrogate, who helped give us a family, one we have always dreamed of for many years. Thank you Amy!"

–Steve and Jackie B., Intended Parents

"I was really blessed that my fertility doctor referred me to West Coast Surrogacy and specifically Amy. I was really quite anxious about the whole process but my first meeting with Amy completely put me to rest. I found her not only extremely professional, but sympathetic and understanding as well. It was really important for me to "click" with a surrogate and she found me a wonderful person that matched me extremely well. I call Amy one of "my angels" as she has always been so informative, supportive, and extremely kind. I would recommend West Coast Surrogacy highly and without reservation."

–Anonymous, Intended Parent

"Within the field of IVF and surrogacy, I have found Amy Kaplan from West Coast Surrogacy to be outstanding. Amy is not only experienced, knowledgeable, and professional from a business standpoint, she also shines in her abilities to communicate.

My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for eight years (lots of exposure to the industry). Last year, we decided to work with a surrogate, and were led to Amy’s agency. As a massage therapist and yoga teacher, I am always interested in healthy communication with attention paid to treating others compassionately with respect and kindness—to “go the extra mile” if you will. Amy has consistently met my desire for these attributes, which is a rarity in my experience. Last, but not least, she has also provided us a wonderful surrogate, who is a beautiful spirit and a lovely person whom I believe is a true gift to us and our future child! Thank you, Amy!"

–Tamara, Intended Parent

"I know choosing a surrogacy agency will be one of the toughest decisions you will be faced with in this incredible and often complicated process of creating your family. I remember how scared and confused my wife and I were when we started gathering information on the IVF process. There was so much information and we were totally overwhelmed! We interviewed several surrogacy agencies, but we chose West Coast Surrogacy because of how we felt about Ms. Amy Kaplan. We wanted to be with an agency that would be there every step of the way in this very emotional and to us, complicated journey. I remember telling Amy, she needed to "always be there for us, and to hold our hands every step of the way." And, to her word, Amy was ALWAYS there for us.

It started with Amy constantly responding and answering all of our many questions, phone calls, and emails in a very prompt manner. She then introduced us to our wonderful surrogate mother, and she personally attended a great majority of our appointments; this was very comforting to us and to the surrogate mom.

Unfortunately, we did not have the outcome we had hoped for, we lost our baby at around 20 weeks and my wife decided she did not want to try again. But, even in this extremely difficult time, Amy was right there by our side... Every step of the way!

To me, you call tell more about a person/business in how they react in bad times, than in good times. Anyone can be there when things are going good, but it takes a truly wonderful person/agency to ALWAYS be there in the difficult times as well.

Amy was definitely always there for us.... in good times, as well as bad ones. For this and many other reasons, I can highly recommend her and her company to you."

–Mike H., Intended Parent

 “Like many couples exploring surrogacy, we'd experienced more than our fair share of fertility treatments and procedures. There were surgeries, delays, medications, more surgeries, diets, invasive procedures, IUIs, IVFs, Frozen transfers, pregnancies... There were successes too. We lost Matthew and Isabel at 22 weeks which was the most devastating loss of our our lives yet eighteen months later, in a very complicated pregnancy, we were blessed with Lucas and Sabrina. "Luke" and "Bree" are healthy and beautiful, but the complications associated with their birth meant we couldn't have any more children of our own without surrogacy. This is when we met with Amy to discuss our options. We felt very comfortable with Amy. She was very knowledgeable about the entire process having worked in the field AND having been a surrogate herself. We felt it gave her a unique perspective when interviewing potential surrogates and IPs. She paired us with a wonderful surrogate and has managed the entire process from matching to legal to IVF procedures...and ultimately to a successful result. As we write this, our surrogate is carrying our next pair of twins! Throughout it all, Amy provides support, is an outlet when needed, bridges communication gaps and so much more. She attends to all the details and presents them easily and readily so we can focus on the pregnancy and our relationship with the surrogate. The personal and undivided attention has really helped our journey. It's been a wonderful experience.”

– Mike & Lisa, Intended Parents

 “Amy was really great—from the start we felt we were in excellent hands. You couldn't ask for a more committed, responsible, organized, and knowledgeable person to handle your surrogacy. At the same time she was warm, understanding, very perceptive and willing to listen. She always went the extra mile to be with us at important meetings and appointments, and her support made a huge difference in helping us feel comfortable with the process. She was very adept at working with people and ironing out any difficulties that arose, working hard to be fair to both sides. It was great that she had been a surrogate herself because it meant she really understood the issues, especially the timing of all the critical events that needed to take place. It also meant she could see eye-to-eye with the surrogates which is so important in making sure they are taken care of and happy. We certainly would recommend Amy wholeheartedly to anyone who wants superior handling of their surrogacy.”

– Randy & Liz, Former Intended Parents

“My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Amy. She helped guide us through the initial phases of getting to know a potential surrogate. Amy was professional, organized, friendly, and warm throughout the process. During our first face-to-face meeting with the surrogate, Amy did a great job of guiding the conversation so that our questions were addressed and that all of us were on the same page in terms of plans for the pregnancy. She took the responsibility of evaluating our match very seriously. Later, when some unexpected problems arose, Amy listened to our concerns and offered honest feedback on the situation. We always felt that Amy was motivated to ‘do the right thing’ rather than simply whatever was easiest. We valued her integrity and support.”

– Anonymous Former Intended Parents

"I am with West Coast Surrogacy, and I absolutely love it!! I was with another company for a year and very unimpressed with everything from the way they handled business and their professionalism to returning calls and keeping me informed. Since switching to West Coast Surrogacy I have had the best experience ever and I am ready to do it again! Amy is very professional and kind and there for you whether you have concerns, questions, or need someone to vent to! She will go to appointments with you and is very in tune with all that is going on in your journey! I am very happy with everything that I have experienced with West Coast Surrogacy and Amy and I couldn’t wish for anything to be different.. It is also very comforting knowing that Amy herself has been a surrogate and has experienced what you go through! I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a Surrogate Agency. I know that my IP's are in love with her also and very happy!!"

– DeLacey, Surrogate Mother

"Amy and the whole West Coast Surrogacy Agency have been amazing through this whole experience! I have had all the support I could ever ask for. Amy called me on a daily basis to see how I was doing. Ellen Miller called a few times to check on me. Amy took great care of me the morning of by driving me everywhere I needed to go. She even drove me to the hotel and made sure i was all set before she left that day. She even came back and brought me a birthday cake for my birthday. It was so sweet of her! I made the absolute best decision by going Amy's agency. She makes me feel so special, unlike other agencies who treat you like a number. West Coast Surrogacy is by far the best agency to work with!"

– Jackie O., Surrogate Mother

"Working with West Coast Surrogacy has been a great experience. I enjoy having someone there to ensure that everything is being taken care of. With the last agency that I worked with it was my sole responsibility to make sure that things got done. That the right tests were done, to find somewhere to take the tests, and to make sure I stayed on track. With West Coast Surrogacy they make sure that everything is complete and that things are going smoothly. For me it has been really nice to call and talk to a real person that knows who I am and is willing to help with anything I need. I am in my second surrogate relationship and have found that it is an emotional roller coaster no matter who your coupled with. With my previous agency I could only call during certain hours if I wanted to ask a question and then I would have to give all my information so they could find me in there system. For me it has made all the difference in the world to have that personal relationship with someone who cares about my journey."

– Jovita B., Surrogate Mother

"It is rare anymore to find someone who is truly passionate about their career and exhibits the same degree of compassion. Amy Kaplan embodies this kind of dedication and tremendous kindness, which cannot be replaced or reproduced and is undoubtedly genuine. Choosing to be a surrogate and to have a surrogate, is a calling and not without heartfelt considerations. One of Amy's many gifts is her honesty and she is more than qualified to shed light on these considerations because of her extensive work and personal contributions in the field of reproductive medicine. Regardless of the capacity in which Amy is a part of your life, anyone would be lucky to be a part of her vision and that of West Coast Surrogacy."

– Amber G., Surrogate Applicant

“Being a surrogate was one of the most exciting times in my life, and one of the busiest too! With all of the medications, doctors’ appointments and meetings, it could have been a little overwhelming. But having Amy there with me at those times really helped ease my anxieties. Amy was there with me, guiding me through everything with a sense of calmness and reassurance that I really needed at that point in time. Thank you, Amy, for helping make an amazing experience even better!”

– April Adams, Former Surrogate