Surrogacy Blog

While motherhood is a prerequisite for becoming a surrogate, chances are you will not have experienced an IVF pregnancy before. Carrying a baby for someone else is different emotionally and physiologically from a personal pregnancy, especially when it comes to the surrogacy medications you will need to take. Below, we cover what IVF medications surrogates take and what you can expect throughout your journey. How Does IVF Surrogacy Work? A surrogate must take medications—hor

Get a breakdown of the costs involved in surrogacy and explore your options to manage the expenses.

If you are planning to have a friend or family member act as your gestational carrier, it’s important to understand the costs associated.

If you’re considering surrogacy for your family planning, you’ve probably done some research on how much the whole process will cost. In general, a typical surrogacy journey will cost anywhere from $100,000 to $200,000. That includes the surrogate cost if you’re using a gestational surrogate. However, IVF costs – egg retrievals, embryo creation, and embryo transfers – are fees that fall outside of your surrogacy agency costs and are usually paid directly to your clinic and ca

Every woman who applies to become a surrogate and meets the surrogate qualifications requirements in the application process will go on to take part in our 3-step screening process . Ensuring you are ready for the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of a surrogacy journey is key in helping ensure you have the best possible journey. Licensed mental health professionals conduct the screening process, and is not something to worry about – it’s a way for the screening team t

Surrogacy is a life-changing journey made possible by the amazing women who choose to be surrogates and the support of many professionals, including doctors, lawyers, medical billing specialists, social workers, and program coordinators. Surrogacy costs, which can range between $100,000 and $200,000, reflect the experience and dedication necessary for a successful outcome.  So, how much does a surrogate cost compared to the total price of surrogacy? Keep reading to learn the

You’ve packed a hospital bag for the deliveries of your own babies—but as a surrogate, what should you pack in your hospital bag when delivering your surrobaby? Because you will not be caring for a newborn—and potentially not staying in the hospital very long after the birth—some surrogates opt to pack very lightly for delivery, while others still bring all the comforts of home with them. Experienced surrogates shared with us their “must-haves” to include in their hospit