How long does the surrogacy process take? Should we consider egg donation? We’ve been in this field for a while, and we’ve heard it all. Here are answers to the questions we are asked most often by our intended parent(s). If you don’t see your question on this page, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to help!
A good estimate is 2 – 4 months (depending on your surrogate criteria). In some cases, the process can be completed is as little as a few weeks.
Yes. You will have an opportunity to meet her via video call or in person after reviewing her profile.
No. We don’t charge an agency fee or a deposit until the surrogate is medically cleared by the IVF doctor.
Criminal background checks are performed on both the surrogate and her partner (if applicable). The surrogate also undergoes a mental and physical health screening.
Your approved attorney, escrow company or a third-party fund holder is responsible for holding your funds.
The agency agreement must be signed upon matching and payment for the agency fee is due upon medical clearance.
Approximately 20% of our surrogates have health insurance that covers surrogacy.
Yes. We work with insurance brokers that will recommend the best available policy for your situation.
No, because she only attends one to three appointments per cycle.
Yes.
No. We prefer that the intended parent(s) interview and select the attorney of choice. We want to avoid a conflict of interest during the journey.
We work only with gestational surrogacy. A gestational surrogate, which is the most common type, is a surrogate who is not genetically related to the child(ren) she is carrying for the intended parent(s). The eggs are retrieved from the intended mother or an egg donor and are fertilized with the sperm of the intended father or sperm donor; then the embryos are transferred to the surrogate’s womb.
A traditional surrogate is a surrogate who also donates her egg and has a biological link to the child(ren) she is carrying for the intended parent(s).
Yes. You will be assigned a single experienced case manager to guide you throughout your journey to parenthood.
We average 60 – 80 cases annually.
We are right-sized for customer service and to provide all the attention our intended parents desire.
You should plan to be near the surrogate at about 38 weeks’ gestation.
The total cost, including IVF clinic fees, attorney fees, agency fees and surrogate compensation averages $150,000 – $170,000.
We offer superior customer service and provide services that most other agencies do not or, if they do, they charge extra.
Yes.
Yes. You will need an attorney who specializes in surrogacy law.
Yes. We are happy to help and will guide you through these steps.
Expert Surrogacy Passport Services
While not required, this is recommended.
Yes. The baby/babies will be a U.S. citizen and have a U.S. birth certificate.
Your child needs a US passport to enter your country. We will guide you to obtain the US passport.
No. You are required to come only within 48 hours of the birth of the baby/babies. However, many intended parents wish to meet their surrogate in person and attend some medical appointments. It’s up to you!