Why One German Couple Turned to SDFC for Their Surrogacy Journey

Surrogacy offers individuals and couples who cannot carry a pregnancy the chance to build a family using their own eggs or sperm. Florian and Philipp are fathers of two children conceived through surrogacy, and despite living in Germany, this couple turned to San Diego Fertility Center to make their dreams of having children a reality.

In a recent personal essay published in Vogue Germany, Florian and Philipp share how they decided on surrogacy, how they’ve thoughtfully prioritized their surrogate Elena’s needs throughout the process, and how they feel about the debates surrounding this path to parenthood in Germany today.

“After we had researched various family-starting options more thoroughly, it became clear to us that we wanted to pursue surrogacy [and] we wanted to go to the USA for the process. There, the entire procedure is handled with the utmost control and transparency—not only for the intended parents, but for everyone involved: the clinic, the surrogate mother, and the egg donor.”

In Germany, the forced resignation of politician Jens Spahn for deciding to pursue surrogacy despite the national ban has thrust the issue into the spotlight. As Florian and Philipp explain in the article, the controversy has put pressure on the parents to justify their decision: one made with great care and respect for everyone involved.

LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples around the world dream of growing their families. For couples like Florian and Philipp, surrogacy is the best path forward. At San Diego Fertility Center, we understand the complexities of surrogacy and are here to support you through it all. Whatever fertility plan is right for you, we’ll guide you along it with care, compassion, and clinical excellence.

“We got in touch with San Diego Fertility Center in the USA through an acquaintance. [Dr. Park] is an incredibly empathetic doctor who guided us through our first and later our second pregnancies. On such a fertility journey, it's essential to feel safe and well cared for. We were impressed by how friendly and professional the communication was at every step.”

Read the full Vogue Germany story to learn more about Florian and Philipp’s surrogacy experience and why the decision was the right one for their family.