Surrogacy FAQs

Discussions over cost, escrow accounts, doctors, lawyers, and scheduling appointments can overwhelm and stress the relationship between the Intended Parent(s) and the Surrogate. Having an agency there to manage the process and handle the details allows the Intended Parent(s) and the Surrogate to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. See if you Qualify

We do our best to match our Surrogates as quickly as possible. It typically takes 1-3 months to become matched. Once you are matched, the screening process, including the legal process, usually takes 1-3 months. Once you have been cleared to start your IVF cycle, you are typically on medications for 3-4 weeks before you have an embryo transfer. See if you Qualify

While disqualifications can vary slightly from clinic to clinic, most would deny a Surrogate if they have experienced preeclampsia, hypertension, shortened cervix, certain types of diabetes, or premature birth. This is to ensure the best journey for both the Suroogate and the IPs. If you are unsure if something in your medical history disqualifies you, please reach out to us. We are happy to help! See if you Qualify

Becoming a Surrogate requires a certain level of responsibility while providing this wonderful gift. You must acknowledge and understand the importance of keeping your appointments and being on time. Listen to and follow the instructions given to you by the professionals you will work with through your surrogacy journey. Keep open communication with your Intended Parent(s) and Modern Family at all times… and have fun! See if you Qualify

Yes. Once the Intended Parents review your profile and share an interest in working with you, we will share theirprofile with you. If you are interested in working with the Intended Parents, we will set up a phone call/meeting foryou. After the phone call/meeting, both parties will communicate to the agency if they wish to work together. If both parties agree, you will be considered “matched”. See if you Qualify

The amount of contact depends on the wishes of both the Surrogate and the Intended Parent(s). Typically, the relationship and communication happen naturally as you go through the process. See if you Qualify

The first step in the medical process is your screening with the physician. On this day, the physician will perform blood and urine tests on you and your spouse/partner, if you are in a relationship. You'll then undergo a pelvic exam, an ultrasound, and a consultation with the doctor where he/she will explain the IVF process in detail.

Once you have signed your legal contract and cleared to proceed, you'll then move forward with your IVF cycle. You will receive your medications, and specific instructions will be given by a medical professional at your fertility clinic. The medications will cause your cycle to be synchronized with the Egg Donor’s or Intended Mother's menstrual cycle and help your uterine lining thicken in order to accept the transferred embryos. After the embryos have been transferred, you'll be required to be on bed rest for 24-72 hours, depending on your fertility clinic’s requirement.

Your pregnancy test will occur 10-12 days after the transfer through a blood test. Once you are pregnant, you will continue your medications to ensure that the pregnancy will continue to grow. It’s critical during this time that you follow your medication instructions exactly as prescribed. Once the pregnancy is stable, which is near the end of the first trimester, you will be instructed to stop the medications, and you will see your personal OB doctor for the remainder of the pregnancy. See if you Qualify

Once you sign your legal agreement with your Intended Parent(s) you will be paid in monthly installments. You will be required to turn in a reimbursement form by the 20th of each month, and you will receive your payments due to you per your legal agreement on the 1st of each month. See if you Qualify

The amount of work you miss will depend on how your appointments are scheduled with the IVF clinic you are working with. You will have more frequent appointments during the initial stages of the IVF process, typically once a week. Once you are pregnant and released by your IVF physician, you will see your OB doctor just as you would with your own pregnancy. See if you Qualify

No. The Intended Parents are responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of the surrogacy. These expenses include Surrogate compensation, Surrogate medical expenses, attorney fees, travel expenses, etc. See if you Qualify

A surrogate pregnancy has no more risks than a regular pregnancy. The Surrogate must consult with their OB doctor to discuss the risks of pregnancy. See if you Qualify

Yes. Since the embryo is transferred directly into the uterus through IVF, your fallopian tubes are not needed for the pregnancy. See if you Qualify

Most IVF clinic’s protocols require you to do daily injections to prepare your uterus for embryo transfer. Once you have had your transfer and are confirmed pregnant you will continue the injections until your IVF physician instructs you to stop. This typically happens near the end of the first trimester. It’s critical to the pregnancy that you follow your IVF physician’s instructions exactly as instructed. See if you Qualify

Your spouse/partner will be required to participate in the medical screening process by providing the clinic with blood and urine samples. If married, your spouse must be included in your legal contract. It’s important that your spouse/partner be in agreement of your becoming a Surrogate and is willing to support you throughout the process. See if you Qualify

No. As a gestational carrier, you are not genetically related to the baby because the embryo is created using the Intended Parents’ or Donors’ egg and sperm. See if you Qualify

The Intended Parents have full parental rights to the child and their names go on the birth certificate and not the Surrogate or her spouse. See if you Qualify

No, we work with clinics in various cities across the United States. Most of the clinics we work with are in San Diego or Los Angeles. If long distance travel is required, you will be compensated for your travel expenses. If traveling, you will only be making these trips during the initial stages of the fertility treatment and pregnancy. Once you are near the completion of the first trimester, the fertility doctor will release you to your local OB doctor. See if you Qualify

Typically, you can see your current OB doctor during your pregnancy. If you need a new OB doctor, we can provide you with a recommendation. You will be able to deliver at a hospital that is local to you so long as it’s approved by your insurance provider; this will most likely be where you delivered your own children. See if you Qualify