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The Ultimate Guide to Surrogacy in Oklahoma

Whether you want to build your own family or help others do so, surrogacy can be a wonderful, life-changing experience. At Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we have over 27 years of experience helping intended parents from all backgrounds grow their families with the help of surrogate mothers and egg donors. We created this guide to help Oklahoma residents learn more about the surrogacy process—how it works, how to become a surrogate, how to find a surrogate, and much more. We are excited to support you every step of the way!

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 An Overview of Surrogacy in Oklahoma

An Overview of Surrogacy in Oklahoma

People of various backgrounds, ages, and sexual orientations—both couples and individuals—build their families through surrogacy. Intended parents from Oklahoma often include:

  • Heterosexual couples who have struggled with infertility
  • Women who are unable to carry a child
  • People who have a genetic defect or health condition they want to avoid passing on to their child
  • Same-sex intended parents who want a genetic connection with their baby

The types of women who become gestational surrogates and egg donors are just as diverse, making each surrogacy journey unique.

Why Oklahoma Is a Great State for Surrogacy

In Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, and across Oklahoma, you have access to many benefits when you start a surrogacy journey as intended parents, a surrogate, or an egg donor, including:

  • Access to top-rated clinics. Circle works closely with best-in-class clinics around the country. If you already have an IVF clinic, we're happy to work with them.
  • Local surrogates. Circle works with surrogates from all over the state of Oklahoma as well as Texas and other neighboring states, so we can help you find a match who lives close to you.
  • We're accessible. Circle has offices on both coasts and employees across the country, giving intended parents and surrogates in the Southwest consistent support through their surrogacy journeys.
  • Flexible consultation schedule. We are available for consults via video calls during the day, evenings, and some weekends. We do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Surrogacy in Oklahoma for Intended Parents

Surrogacy and egg donation helps straight and LGBTQ+ singles and couples in Oklahoma grow their families. Intended parents have the opportunity to choose with which top-rated IVF clinic they wish to use in the area or in surrounding states, such as Texas.

Below you'll find information about surrogacy in Oklahoma, including what the surrogacy process looks like, how much surrogacy costs, what surrogacy program can help you, and so much more. The process can feel overwhelming at first, but the more you read and research, the more familiar it will become to you. Many professionals are involved in a surrogacy journey, and it is a life-changing experience.

We're ready to help intended parents from all over Oklahoma, from Tulsa to Edmond, Oklahoma City to Normal, and everywhere in between.

The Surrogacy Process in Oklahoma

Intended parents can pursue surrogacy on their own or with the support of an agency. Circle Surrogacy is a highly experienced agency that understands the legal and medical aspects of surrogacy, and the milestones and events of the journey. With our support and management of your journey, you can relax knowing you and your journey are in good hands, and you can anticipate the arrival of your baby!
Choosing an Agency
Intended parents in Oklahoma have many agencies to choose from throughout the country. When evaluating agencies, focus on what you believe is important—their experience, location, size, or other considerations. Rapport is also important, so be sure to meet with an agency (virtually via video!) to see if you feel comfortable talking openly with them.
Finding a Surrogate and Egg Donor

If you plan to use an egg donor, it is recommended that you match with her before matching with a surrogate. With the help of our egg donor database, you can choose from a variety of intelligent young women who are all healthy—both physically and emotionally—and are excited at the prospect of helping others become parents.

Circle's Matching Team will help you match with the perfect surrogate and encourage you to get to know each other and develop a strong bond.

Pregnancy and Parenthood

After helping you find a surrogate match, Circle will assist with the following during her pregnancy:

  • Support you through each milestone
  • Help you prepare for the birth
  • Ensure you are ready to return home safely and securely with your baby

Pregnancy is an exciting time during which many intended parents and surrogates form close relationships. Depending on where she lives, you might even join your surrogate for prenatal appointments.

 Starting the Surrogacy Process

Starting the Surrogacy Process

If you are emotionally and financially ready to begin a surrogacy journey within the next 12 months, you're ready to meet with the agency you selected for a consultation. Circle offers complimentary, in-depth surrogacy consultations with a parent intake consultant and a lawyer. These in-depth, private meetings typically take 2 to 2 1/2 hours, during which we get to know you and your story, explain the surrogacy process as it relates to your situation, and answer your questions. We will walk you through surrogacy programs and costs, as well.

Free consultations with our team are available over video; we do our best to accommodate your schedule.

If you're not ready for a full consultation but would like more information, you can schedule a pre-consultation with our intake team by contacting [email protected] and someone will reach out to coordinate a time.

 Becoming a Parent in Oklahoma

Becoming a Parent in Oklahoma

Understanding the costs, processes, and laws associated with surrogacy in Oklahoma will help you make an informed decision before starting your journey.

How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Oklahoma?

Because each surrogacy journey is unique, costs can vary for intended parents in Oklahoma. Circle Surrogacy developed a solution because we believe it is important to minimize unexpected expenses. We have simple, straightforward fixed costs for Professional Fees, Gestational Carrier and Egg Donor Fees, and Medical and Insurance Expenses.

Circle offers an all-inclusive cost program called the Journey Protection Guarantee program that is designed to help as many intended parents as possible bring home a baby while reducing variable costs.

Journey Protection Guarantee Program

Surrogacy only: $157,750
Surrogacy plus egg donation: $184,750
(both prices exclude IVF)

Our Journey Protection Guarantee offers Intended Parents:

  • An all-inclusive program that covers all Surrogate fees and expenses for unlimited transfers and any complications that may arise during your journey
  • No surprise costs or invoices, even in scenarios that require a rematch with a new Surrogate

The costs outlined above are for our Surrogacy Only and Surrogacy Plus Egg Donation Programs. For more information about the costs of our other programs, please email us or call us at 617.439.9900.

Some intended parents may have the opportunity to qualify for financing for their journey. Please speak with our Parent Intake Team or Consultation Team or by filling out this form.

Finding a Surrogate Mother in Oklahoma

Bringing intended parents and surrogates together is a gratifying experience for our agency. We know that finding the right match will be an exciting part of your journey to parenthood. When you work with Circle, you will have plenty of choices because we work with many surrogate mothers from Oklahoma, as well as most of the surrounding states.

How to Start

First, take some time to think about what's important to you in a gestational carrier and your surrogacy journey. This upfront preparation will make it easier to find a surrogate on your own (if you're doing an independent journey) or to choose a good match from the candidates your surrogacy agency has presented. At Circle, we are pleased to say that the majority of surrogates and intended parents we have matched have remained connected well beyond delivery.

How Circle Can Help

The surrogate matching process at Circle begins with our intended parent profile. It helps our Matching Team get to know you better and match you with an ideal surrogate. The profile asks about you, your relationship (if you have a partner), your family, your hobbies, your plans for parenthood, and why you are pursuing surrogacy. We'll also ask you to share photos of yourself, the people close to you, and anything else that better acquaints us with you as a person.

Your profile is also your opportunity to specify:

  • How much communication you want with your surrogate during the journey
  • Where you'd like your surrogate to live
  • How many embryos you want to transfer
  • Your viewpoint on selective reduction and termination

If you are making an independent surrogacy journey, you can use the guidelines above to choose a suitable surrogate match.

 3 Criteria for Finding Surrogate Mothers

3 Criteria for Finding Surrogate Mothers

Ask yourself the following questions when searching for a surrogate mother in Oklahoma:

1. Does she meet the legal requirements? When you choose Circle, our legal department will ensure each surrogate we present to intended parents meets the requirements of Oklahoma's surrogacy laws.

2. Do her personality and surrogacy expectations match yours? At Circle, your Matching Team (which includes a lawyer) will work together to ensure your personality and expectations fit well with the surrogate's, so you have a comfortable relationship throughout the journey.

3. Do you have similar views on termination and selective reduction? While everyone hopes they don't have to think about a selective reduction or pregnancy termination, it's important that surrogates and intended parents are in agreement before starting the journey. In our experience, intended parents typically prefer to have the option to terminate or selectively reduce if issues should arise.

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Finding an Egg Donor in Oklahoma

Your egg donor (if needed) will contribute to half your child's genetics, so it's extremely important to find the right one. If you are considering egg donation in Oklahoma, here are some questions to think about when you start looking for your best egg donor match:

  • Are there any qualities that your egg donor absolutely must have? That's a good place to start.
  • Are you looking for an egg donor who has similar qualities to you as intended parents or someone whose personality or appearance is complementary?
  • Do you have preferences regarding the egg donor's education, appearance, ethnicity, and personality?

Circle's egg donor database is a helpful place for intended parents in Oklahoma who have egg donation in their surrogacy plan. You can easily narrow down your choices by searching for specific criteria, including:

  • Physical attributes (hair/eye color)
  • Race/ethnicity
  • Education
  • Previous fertility
  • Geography

Circle's experienced team can help you make a great match if you're not completely sure about what you're looking for in an egg donor.

 Surrogacy Laws in Oklahoma

Surrogacy Laws in Oklahoma

In the past, no laws existed in Oklahoma regarding surrogacy. In 2019, Oklahoma lawmakers passed a law that stipulated compensated gestational surrogacy can occur through a specific process involving judicial approval. Although Oklahoma is the only remaining state that requires a court to approve the surrogacy agreement before conception, the state provides a case study of how legislatures can progress on the issue.

How To Become a Surrogate in Oklahoma

There is so much to learn about becoming a surrogate. We're here to help you navigate surrogacy in Oklahoma, from understanding what a surrogate is, what to expect, how being a surrogate can affect your life, to how to apply become a surrogate mother.

Oklahoma's location makes it easily accessible to top-rated IVF clinics in the area and surrounding states. We support women from all over Oklahoma, from Tulsa to Edmond, Oklahoma City to Normal, and everywhere in between.

Read on to see how rewarding being a surrogate in Oklahoma can be when you help those who aren't able to have a baby on their own experience the joys of parenthood.

The Process for Surrogates in Oklahoma

At Circle, our Oklahoma surrogates receive the support and guidance of our experienced social workers and program coordinators, many who have been surrogates themselves. We support women wherever they are in the process whether they are ready to apply now or are interested but want to talk with experienced surrogates or Surrogate Advisors. Here is an overview of the process:

  • Pre-screening
  • Consultation
  • Matching with intended parents
  • Medical screening and legal contracts
  • Monitoring appointments and embryo transfer
  • Pregnancy
  • Delivery

Learn more about the surrogacy process at Circle.

Getting Started as a Surrogate

Wherever you are in your journey, we suggest completing our online surrogacy application. It takes only about 10 minutes to complete and there is no obligation to proceed if you aren’t ready.

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Surrogate Requirements in Oklahoma

Gestational surrogates are very special women who are passionate about motherhood and their families. They are teachers, medical professionals, and stay-at-home moms. They are spirited, caring, and selfless.

To qualify as a surrogate mother in Oklahoma, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have delivered a child of your own and are currently parenting at least one child.
  • Have had uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries, as documented by medical records.
  • Are from 21 to 44 years of age.
  • Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of no higher than 33. Calculate my BMI.
  • Are a United States citizen, legal resident, or legal immigrant. If you are a legal resident or legal immigrant of the United States, you must provide valid documentation for at least 2 years.
  • Do not participate in the following government aid programs: cash assistance, welfare, public housing, and Section 8. All other forms of government assistance will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Benefits of Being a Surrogate in Oklahoma

Our surrogate mothers who live in Oklahoma enjoy the following benefits:

  • Earning up to $55,000 in payments and benefits.
  • Gaining an incredible sense of self-fulfillment from giving the greatest gift humanly possible to another family.
  • Building a lifelong relationship with forever-grateful intended parents.
  • Being supported by a personal journey coordination team and licensed social worker every step of the way.
  • Connecting with an active community of other surrogates across the country.

See Circle's full list of benefits and compensation for surrogates in Oklahoma.

Surrogate mothers receive monthly payments and start earning compensation and benefits even before they are pregnant.

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How Much Do Surrogates Make in Oklahoma?

It takes a monumental emotional, physical and mental commitment to be a surrogate. Circle understands and appreciates the dedication our surrogates – and their families – bring to each and every surrogacy journey. Our compensation and benefits program was created for surrogates, by surrogates; and provides the utmost security, benefits and protection of any surrogate program.

Our new Surrogate Pay & Family Protection Program provides the following:

  • Competitive pay (your base fee plus additional benefits)
  • Protection for the surrogate and her family throughout the journey
  • All expenses paid, from travel to meals to gas and more
  • Full transparency on what's included
  • Built with surrogates and their families in mind
  • Benefits you won't find at any other agency

If compensation is the only thing holding you back from applying with Circle, just chat with us about what other agencies are offering and we can match it.

We promise you'll have the best surrogacy experience with us.

How Does Surrogate Pay Work?

Payments to surrogate mothers begin before they are even pregnant, as well as throughout their pregnancy. Surrogate pay can be broken down in the following categories:

Base Compensation

Calculate your base compensation with our payment calculator to see how much you could earn as a surrogate in your state.

Payments Before You Are Pregnant

You will be compensated early in your journey for completing tasks and milestones, such as a signing payment and for your medical screening. These payments are in addition to your base compensation.

Payments During and After Surrogacy

Surrogate mothers also receive financial support for necessities during the pregnancy, such as maternity clothing, housekeeping, for pumping and shipping breast milk and more. These payment are in addition to your base compensation.

Additional Benefits

Surrogates will also receive benefits that while are not in the form of monetary payments, are priceless in ensuring you're protected and you have a smooth journey. These benefits include: social work support, legal counsel, life insurance and more.

How Circle Supports Surrogates

At Circle, we know what it takes to provide exceptional support for surrogates because many of our staff members have been surrogates themselves. From the moment they fill out their application to delivery day and beyond, our thoroughly prescreened surrogates have access to:

  • Social work, legal, and journey support.
  • Private social groups with other surrogate mothers.
  • Exclusive events with the Circle team.

If you have questions about being a surrogate, our highly experienced team is ready with answers.

Another way in which we support our surrogates is by connecting them with skilled, trustworthy experts. We will refer you to an attorney in your area who has a strong working knowledge of assisted reproductive technology (ART) law and with whom we've worked previously to help you review and understand any legal contracts. It's just one more way we help make the entire surrogacy process smooth and simple. To learn more, read our blog post about the 10 steps to becoming a surrogate.

The Circle Surrogate Promise

The Circle Surrogate Promise is a program exclusive to Circle Surrogates; no other agency can offer the same level of security and support. It guarantees pay, security, and support for our gestational carriers. We created this program because we truly care about our carriers and want surrogacy to be as successful and rewarding as possible for each of them. We have incorporated feedback from previous carriers to improve our offerings.

Circle Surrogacy promises:

1. Guaranteed compensation. Circle ensures that each surrogate is always paid in full and on time by financially backing our intended parents.

2. No medical bill liability. Circle Surrogacy takes on the liability of medical bills. We listened to our past surrogates and their frustrations with medical bills, and we've made big changes. While as the patient, a surrogate will always receive medical bills, our new Fixed Cost programs for intended parents allow us to protect both the surrogates and the intended parents and ensure all medical bills will be paid in a timely manner.

3. $5,000 compensation, even if you leave the program. If you are accepted into our surrogate program and you are medically cleared and matched with intended parents—but you don't achieve a pregnancy—we will compensate you for your time, energy, and dedication thus far in your journey (up to $5,000 total).

4. Empowerment in birth choices. Not every gestational carrier has the same desires when it comes to the birth of their surrogate baby. At Circle, our surrogates have choices for their preferred birth options, such as doula care, a hospital birth, or using a birth center with a midwife.

5. Personalized, small agency feel; large agency resources. The first person you speak with at Circle will likely be an experienced carrier who guides you through the process until you are matched with your intended parents. They'll also personally introduce you to your dedicated social worker and journey support team, all of whom are in-house at Circle. You'll always be supported by a Circle employee who knows all the details about you and your journey. (You'll never have to worry about working with a third party who doesn't even know your name!) Plus, with our expanded team, we are able to offer support groups, virtual events, one-on-one surrogate mentorship, and more.

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Finding a Perfect Intended Parent Match

The matching process is just as important for surrogates as it is for intended parents. Once you decide to become a gestational carrier in Oklahoma, we use our extensive and thorough matching process to make sure to match surrogates with the right intended parents. You and the intended parents will take this monumental journey together, so it's important you feel connected with the intended parents and completely trust them.

Your Surrogate Advisor will begin the matching process by considering personality fit and legal circumstances. You'll get to review each other's profiles, ask questions, and see if you feel comfortable with each other. You will also meet the intended parents in an initial video call and possibly in person. It's important to make sure all parties—you and the intended parents—feel comfortable with the match. Only then will the surrogacy agreement move forward.

Circle works with a wide variety of intended parents, including LGBTQ+ and heterosexual couples, domestic and international couples, singles, and more. We're confident there's the right match for you.

Getting Started

Whether you are intended parents or are interested in becoming a surrogate or egg donor, the surrogacy process can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Take the first step by learning more about surrogacy.