Léandre: A Surrogacy Birth Story
Calgary photographer Erin Shepley, captures the raw beauty of baby Léandre's birth to new parents David and Pascal. Their surrogate, Kyla, brings her immense love and strength to every moment. To see the culmination of a long surrogacy journey realized in these final moments leading up to birth, lends to how life changing surrogacy truly is.
For JA Surrogacy CEO, Jennifer Allen, this journey has been one very close to her heart.
When I first met David and Pascal little did I know the impact they would have in my life. They came to me with fears that they may never become parents and as far as I was concerned, that was an unacceptable scenario. They were incredibly broken and guarded when we first talked. As they were some of my first clients, I wasn’t going to take this opportunity for granted, I was so thankful that they were willing to give me a chance as a new agency owner. Throughout their journey we had many opportunities to meet in person and I quickly learned that not only were they going to be amazing fathers, but that they were two of my favourite people on the planet. They were matched with one of my oldest friends and I witnessed their relationship blossom. It was a beautiful thing to watch. All of these people I love, coming together for the best reason. Their journey wasn’t a simple straight line, so it fills my heart full with joy to now see their sweet son, in their arms, where he belongs. The joys of surrogacy have no limits. I am humbled to be present of such a huge part of these people’s lives.
Congratulations to everyone on the arrival of such a perfect baby boy.