The Surrogacy Process
What to Expect

Step 1

How to Begin Your Surrogacy Journey

• Complete the brief initial questionnaire to see if you qualify.
• Welcome call (usually within 1–3 business days).
• Full application completion (your pace, typically a few days).
• Obtain your pregnancy and delivery records for review by the fertility clinic.
• Complete background checks.
• Create your profile (~1 week after application).

You'll be in direct contact with our founder and head advocate every day, as needed — by phone, text, and email.

Step 2

Finding the Right Surrogacy Match

• Review intended parent profiles that match your preferences.
• If you're interested, we schedule a Google Meet with everyone.
• Spend 1–2 weeks connecting directly so everyone can be confident moving forward.
• Your 'yes' is what makes the match.

Be open about communication during pregnancy and delivery wishes. Ask practical questions early. Take your time — the right fit matters more than speed.

Step 3

Protection for You and Your Family

• You have your own attorney, paid by the intended parents.
• Contract covers compensation schedule, travel, decision-making, bed rest, multiples, and more.
• Escrow is funded before medications and transfer per the agreement.
• Insurance is confirmed prior to procedures (never Medicaid).

Step 4

Screening & Clearances

• Medical screening at the IVF clinic (labs, ultrasound, physical).
• Psychological assessment by a licensed professional.
• Records release from your OB/GYN (AFS requests with your consent).
• Insurance review to ensure proper coverage.
• All clinic travel (airfare, hotel, mileage, per diem) covered by intended parents.

Step 5

The Medical Process

• Clearances completed (medical + psychological + legal).
• Escrow funded; insurance verified.
• Start of medications (per clinic protocol).
• Clinic procedure day (travel covered if applicable).
• Follow post-transfer instructions from clinic.

Step 6

Pregnancy & Delivery

• Approximately 10 weeks after embryo transfer and confirmation of fetal heartbeat, the fertility clinic graduates you to your OB/GYN.
• Our head advocate will be there for you 24/7.
• Monthly counseling check-ins during pregnancy.
• Personalized hospital plan finalized before delivery (support person, visitors, birth preferences).
• AFS coordinates with hospital staff and intended parents so the day feels calm and organized.
• Postpartum check-in and escrow closeout per contract.