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Joy Millan

Founder and CEO

I’m Joy, the founder and CEO of Joy of Life. With a professional background as a fertility clinician, I’ve spent thousands of hours working with surrogates and intended parents alike. As a mother of two, I often wished for more support and a deeper commitment to care for those embarking on non-traditional family-building journeys. This is why I established Joy of Life: to create a more robust, compassionate experience in parenthood for both parties involved with surrogacy.

In 2021, I stepped back from daily operations at Joy of Life to fight cancer. Fortunately, the combined 20 years of experience from our incredible team has allowed me to focus on my health & recovery. I continue to provide company guidance and serve as the head liaison for our network of doctors, clinicians and caregivers.

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Surrogate Mothers Intended Parents Surrogacy Education

How to Prepare for Embryo Transfer During Surrogacy

Embryo transfer is a pivotal moment in a surrogate’s experience that involves implanting an embryo…

Joy MillanDecember 21, 2023

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Surrogate Mothers

6 Top Considerations for Stay-At-Home Moms Pursuing Surrogacy

For stay-at-home moms, surrogacy offers the allure of additional income, which can contribute significantly to…

Joy MillanDecember 19, 2023

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Surrogacy Education

Your Guide to IVF Surrogacy Medications

Your Guide to IVF Surrogacy Medications The journey of surrogacy is incredible, and medication plays…

Joy MillanDecember 11, 2023

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Surrogacy Education Surrogate Mothers

The Embryo Transfer Process in Gestational Surrogacy

Are you curious about what it is like to become a surrogate? Have you started…

Joy MillanDecember 11, 2023

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Intended Parents Surrogacy Education

Understanding Surrogacy Tax Deductions: Your Key to Financial Clarity

Surrogacy is not just a journey of the body and mind; it also involves significant…

Joy MillanDecember 8, 2023

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Intended Parents

What Intended Parents Should Know About Surrogacy

Intended parents are individuals or couples who, often due to certain constraints or personal choices,…

Joy MillanNovember 20, 2023

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Surrogacy Education Surrogate Mothers

Understanding Surrogacy Compensation: FAQs and Guidelines

For many surrogate mothers, compensation is a crucial piece of the surrogacy process. A surrogate's…

Joy MillanNovember 2, 2023

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Intended Parents Surrogacy Education

Shipping Breast Milk in Surrogacy: A Guide for Surrogates & Parents

For future parents who find themselves separated by long distances from their surrogate mother, the…

Joy MillanOctober 6, 2023

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Intended Parents Surrogacy Education Surrogate Mothers

What You Need to Know About Surrogacy Contracts

Surrogacy can be an incredibly fulfilling experience, however, clear communication and expectations are crucial to…

Joy MillanOctober 5, 2023

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Parenting

Why Do Babies Spit Up? How Should You Handle It?

If you're a new parent, you'll inevitably confront the challenge of babies spitting up. Essentially,…

Joy MillanFebruary 21, 2023

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