About Intended Parent(s)

Steps for becoming an Intended Parent(s)

Becoming an IP - Step 1

COMPLETE REGISTRATION
General Information

Becoming an IP - Step 2

PHONE CONSULTATION
Answer questions and discuss concerns

Becoming an IP - Step 3

RETAINER AGREEMENT
Your commitment to the agency

Becoming an IP - Step 4

BIO / PROFILE
This will help to match you with ideal surrogate.

Becoming an IP - Step 5

PRESENT COMPATIBLE SURROGATE PROFILES
The number of profiles will vary depending on your specific needs from a surrogate.
Surrogate and partner will have been cleared of background checks and surrogate will have been cleared from a psychological evaluation prior.

Becoming an IP - Step 6

CONFERENCE CALL WITH SURROGATE
This will determine if both parties are compatible and if they would like to meet in person.

Becoming an IP - Step 7

MEDICAL SCREENING
Surrogate and partner will undergo medical screening with your attending IVF physician and surrogates medical records will be sent.

Becoming an IP - Step 8

VETTED INSURANCE
Insurance will be determined if it is surrogacy friendly.

Becoming an IP - Step 9

SURROGACY AGREEMENT
Match sheet and compensation package will be sent to both representing attorneys to draw up surrogacy agreement.

Becoming an IP - Step 10

LEGAL CLEARANCE
Both representing attorneys have given their legal clearance to proceed forward and prepare for embryo transfer.

Becoming an IP - Step 11

FUNDING
The escrow account will be funded as well as a deposit given to the attending IVF clinic before the start of medications.

Becoming an IP - Step 12

LIFE / DISABILITY INSURANCE
Life and disability insurance will be applied for and in effect before embryo transfer.

Becoming an IP - Step 13

MEDICATION / TRANSFER
The start of medications and transfer will be determined by surrogates menstrual cycle and the attending IVF physician's orders.

Becoming an IP - Step 14

HCG LEVELS
9-11 days following the embryo transfer the surrogate will have a blood test done to determine a positive pregnancy result.
Upon a positive result, surrogate will follow up with a second and possibly a third blood test to ensure a progressing pregnancy.

Becoming an IP - Step 15

HEARTBEAT
2 weeks following the last HCG blood test an ultrasound will be performed to detect heartbeat and number of fetuses.

Becoming an IP - Step 16

OB
10-12 weeks post transfer surrogate will be released to her primary OB with all IVF records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Provided the surrogate's health insurance policy has been cleared to cover a surrogacy pregnancy, you may utilize her personal plan with her consent.
There are policies available for surrogates that are designed specifically for surrogate pregnancies.
The initial contact with a potential surrogate is a phone interview. If she meets all of the criteria she will then complete an extensive application and follow up with an interview. Medical records from previous pregnancies will be reviewed and sent to your IVF physician. Criminal background checks will be performed on surrogate and her spouse/partner. The surrogate will also undergo a psychological evaluation to explore her background, motivation and suitability. Finally, your IVF physician will screen both the surrogate and her spouse/partner for infectious diseases and will evaluate your surrogate's ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy.
The matching process can take a matter of days, weeks, or it may take several months to be matched with a compatible surrogate. It is my top priority to match parents with surrogates who share the same needs and desires.
Generally, it is the result of the surrogate's love for her own children that compels her to become a surrogate, allowing her to provide another individual or couple with the same opportunity to experience parenthood. Surrogates, by nature, are loving and generous women who have the desire to help.
During your surrogacy journey you may encounter some obstacles and experience many joys. Your surrogate will experience all of these emotions with you. Your relationship will unfold and grow along the way and beyond. I truly believe that all surrogates need to know that they have made a difference in your life and that your dream of becoming a parent has been fulfilled. By staying in touch after the birth of your baby and sharing photos from time to time will reassure her that she did, in fact, achieve her goal.
All surrogacy related costs are required to be held by a third party escrow company who will also have a copy of the surrogacy agreement. All payment requests are reviewed by the agency as well as the escrow company for accuracy.

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The first step in the most important journey of your life.

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