“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

"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