Accessibility and availability of high-quality adoption, surrogacy, and related services vary significantly from state to state and country to country. This disparity in resources can disadvantage individuals or couples depending on their location.

Even when family-building solutions are available through employer benefits or support programs, they may exclude individuals or couples who are most in need due to restrictive eligibility criteria or lack of inclusive policies.

Many of the most in-demand family-building services, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, or international adoption, are cost-prohibitive for both employees and employers. These expenses can be substantial and inaccessible to many.

Adoption and surrogacy involve intricate legal, emotional, and logistical processes, making it challenging for both employees and their employers to navigate. These complexities often lead to frustration and anxiety.

Prospective parents, regardless of the method chosen, spend considerable amounts of time researching their options. This research can be overwhelming and time-consuming, taking away from their work and personal lives.

Regardless of the chosen path, becoming a parent is emotionally taxing, as individuals often face rejection, uncertainty, and the emotional toll of the process. Moreover, adoption, surrogacy, and other non-traditional methods can be financially burdensome, involving substantial expenses for legal fees, agency fees, medical costs, and more.

Societal stigmas, political constraints, and economic factors can exacerbate stress and anxiety for those pursuing non-traditional family building. Discrimination, lack of legal protections, and societal biases can take a toll on individuals and couples.

Employee stress due to the financial burden of family building can result in reduced productivity and increased absenteeism. Employers may experience significant financial losses in terms of lost productivity, potentially costing billions of dollars each week.