Embracing infertility and surrogacy. Together.

Ella’s birthday project 2024 is live. Please consider making a donation in honor of Ella’s 5th birthday.

How we work

Ella Rose Memorial Grant
Providing financial aid to cover some of the costs associated with fertility treatments and surrogacy
Building a community
Working together to create a supportive community of parents and surrogates.
Guidance
We’ve been where you are. We know the confusion and frustration that comes with every step of the process. We’re here to help.

It Takes a Herd, founded in 2020, is an initiative to raise awareness about infertility and surrogacy. Our goal is to educate people about this common health issue and its impact on individuals and relationships. We want to assure people that infertility is not the end of their journey toward parenthood and that there are many paths to achieving this goal.

Through our grant program, we provide financial resources to those currently undergoing fertility treatment or facing the many expenses associated with surrogacy. Our mission is to foster a friendly, empathetic community that provides emotional support, informational resources, and a general sense of “you are not alone.”

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Check out the latest news and events

  • Think Before You Post!

    There are many lessons that I have learned through our journey to finally have our rainbow twins. It was a long, hard road. My heart aches for those who are having trouble trying to conceive, have had miscarriages, stillborns, or infant losses. I wish we weren’t a part of this horrible club, but we are. With April Fool’s Day approaching, I encourage everyone that has not been through these horrific experiences to THINK BEFORE YOU POST!

  • 2021 Annual Teddy Bear Drive

    In memory of Ella Rose Rauch, It Takes a Herd is proud to host the 2nd Annual Ella Rose Teddy Bear Drive benefitting the Virtua Hospital Foundation.