What Is the Process to Become a Surrogate?
Becoming a surrogate is a life-changing journey that involves several steps to ensure both your well-being and the success of the surrogacy process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you understand what to expect:
Initial Application
Reach Out: Start by submitting an application to express your interest in becoming a surrogate. This will include basic information about your health, lifestyle, and previous pregnancy experiences.
Screening: You’ll undergo an initial screening process, which includes medical, psychological, and legal assessments to ensure you meet all necessary requirements.
Matching with Intended Parents
Profile Review: Once you’re approved, your profile will be shared with intended parents. The matching process is based on compatibility, including personal values, preferences, and goals for the surrogacy journey.
Meeting the Intended Parents: After a successful match, you’ll have the chance to meet the intended parents and discuss expectations, preferences, and the emotional aspects of the process.
Legal and Medical Preparation
Legal Contracts: A legal agreement will be drawn up to protect both you and the intended parents. This contract outlines responsibilities, compensation, and any specific conditions of the surrogacy.
Medical Evaluation: You’ll undergo medical testing, including fertility screenings and physical exams, to ensure your body is prepared for the IVF process and pregnancy.
IVF Process and Embryo Transfer
Fertility Treatments: The IVF process begins with hormone treatments to prepare your body for embryo transfer. This may involve medication to regulate your cycle and ensure the best chances of pregnancy.
Embryo Transfer: Once the preparations are complete, the fertilized embryo will be transferred into your uterus. Afterward, you’ll receive regular medical monitoring to confirm the pregnancy.
Pregnancy and Support
Prenatal Care: If the embryo successfully implants, you’ll carry the pregnancy to term. Regular prenatal check-ups will be scheduled to monitor the health of both you and the baby.
Ongoing Support: Throughout the pregnancy, you’ll receive continuous support from the agency, medical team, and intended parents. Emotional and psychological support will also be available to ensure your well-being.
Delivery and Postpartum Care
Prenatal Care: If the embryo successfully implants, you’ll carry the pregnancy to term. Regular prenatal check-ups will be scheduled to monitor the health of both you and the baby.
Postpartum Support: After delivery, you’ll receive postpartum care and emotional support, helping you adjust and recover after such a significant experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Discover the financial rewards, benefits, and full support provided to ensure you feel valued and cared for throughout your surrogacy journey.
Financial Compensation
Surrogates are generously compensated for their time, effort, and the physical and emotional aspects of the surrogacy journey. Compensation includes a substantial base payment ranging from $40,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, location, and specific circumstances. In addition, surrogates receive full coverage of medical bills, travel costs, and other pregnancy-related expenses. Additional bonuses may be offered for milestones, multiple pregnancies, or special conditions, ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way.
Medical and Psychological Support
Comprehensive Medical Care: All medical costs associated with the pregnancy, including fertility treatments, doctor visits, and hospital stays, are covered by the intended parents.
Psychological Support: Counseling services are available to help you through any emotional challenges during the process, ensuring you feel supported and cared for.
Legal Protections
Your security is our priority. As a surrogate, you’ll have a detailed legal agreement outlining compensation, responsibilities, and rights, ensuring transparency and safeguarding your interests. Experienced legal professionals will guide you throughout the process, providing peace of mind every step of the way.
Why Become a Surrogate?
Becoming a surrogate is a rewarding and selfless decision. It allows you to help create families by giving the gift of parenthood to those who cannot carry a child. Surrogates are generously compensated for their time and effort, with financial support to help achieve personal goals. The emotional fulfillment of helping others and witnessing their joy is unmatched. You’ll receive comprehensive medical, legal, and emotional support throughout the process, ensuring you feel informed and cared for. Additionally, surrogacy often creates meaningful connections, and many surrogates maintain lasting relationships with the families they’ve helped.
Who Do Surrogates Help?
Surrogates help individuals and couples who are unable to carry a child due to various reasons, such as infertility, medical conditions, or other personal circumstances. Intended parents may include those with health issues, same-sex couples, single individuals, or those with a history of pregnancy complications. Surrogacy offers a path to parenthood for those who dream of having a biological child but cannot do so on their own. By becoming a surrogate, you provide a life-changing gift, helping others build their families and experience the joy of parenthood. Your selfless act can make a profound difference in someone’s life.
Moments of Giving
