About Me
Surrogacy Journey Expert
Maxime Lebouteiller is a surrogacy professional with over nine years of experience supporting intended parents through one of the most meaningful journeys of their lives. Having guided hundreds of families from around the world, Maxime brings a unique combination of expertise, empathy, and real-world insight into every journey he supports.
Fluent in both English and French, he has worked extensively with international parents, helping bridge cultural, legal, and communication gaps throughout the surrogacy process. His background in case management, matching, and parent support allows him to anticipate challenges and provide clear, thoughtful guidance at every step.
After years working within agencies, Maxime founded Guiding Nest, an independent consulting service designed to offer personalized, transparent, and unbiased support to intended parents. His mission is simple: to help families navigate surrogacy with clarity, confidence, and the right team around them.
Maxime is known for his compassionate approach, strong industry knowledge, and commitment to protecting and empowering the parents he works with.
Services
Strategic Foundation & Embryo Creation
This phase establishes the foundation of your entire journey. I provide high-level guidance as you navigate fertility strategy, clinic selection, and embryo creation, ensuring every decision is aligned with your long-term vision. With a strong focus on clarity and financial awareness, we structure your journey thoughtfully, balancing medical excellence, risk management, and budget optimization from the very beginning.
Agency Strategy &
Surrogate Matching
At this stage, precision and positioning are key. I advise you on selecting the right pathway, whether through an agency or a more independent approach, and introduce you to carefully vetted professionals. Together, we define the right balance between timeline and investment: accelerated journeys with higher costs, or more cost-conscious strategies with longer timelines. Every recommendation is tailored to your priorities, ensuring a match that is both strategic and sustainable.
Pregnancy, Delivery & Post-Birth Oversight
Once your journey is underway, I provide continuous, discreet support through pregnancy, delivery, and beyond. From key milestones and communication to preparation for birth and post-birth coordination, I remain a steady point of guidance. The focus is on anticipating challenges, protecting your experience, and ensuring a smooth, well-managed journey through to bringing your child home.
Each of the packages are individually available
Lori M, NY
Maxime was devoted to our happiness and success from the very start with kindness, compassion and professionalism. He advocated for us in ways we didn’t even realize. He seamlessly handled all the details for us and made our journey so much easier. He really cares and wants his clients’ dreams to come true. You are in capable hands when you work with Maxime. I highly recommend him!
Edouard, France
Merci beaucoup Maxime pour ton aide si précieuse durant nos deux parcours de GPA. Tu as été un soutien essentiel pour nous et un véritable repère depuis le tout début, lors de notre premier parcours en 2018.
Le chemin n’a pas toujours été facile pour nous, mais tu as toujours été là pour nous écouter, nous informer et nous accompagner à chaque étape. Que ce soit pour les traductions, les démarches liées à la langue ou simplement pour nous rassurer et nous conseiller, tu as fait preuve d’une grande disponibilité.
Tu nous as soutenus avec simplicité, humanité et beaucoup d’empathie, et cela a compté énormément pour nous.
Aujourd’hui, nous sommes immensément heureux d’avoir deux merveilleux enfants, et tu as joué un rôle important dans cette aventure. Pour tout cela, nous te remercions sincèrement.
Lisa Driver, MI