Surrogates must be at least 21 years old and have had a successful pregnancy.
Surrogates and intended parents undergo genetic testing.
Surrogates and intended parents sign a written agreement that outlines the terms of the surrogacy arrangement.
Intended parents pay surrogate mothers compensation, including medical expenses, living expenses, and attorney’s fees.
Matching Process:
Initial consultation with agency or platform to discuss qualifications and preferences.
Background check on intended family to ensure their safety and compatibility.
Communication between surrogate and intended family to establish a bond.
Signing of written agreement that outlines the terms of the surrogacy arrangement.
Emotional Journey:
Finding the right intended family and forming a bond with them.
Genetic testing process and receiving results.
Medical procedures to prepare body for pregnancy.
Carrying child to term and experiencing joy of giving birth.
Establishing relationship with child and their parents after surrogacy arrangement ends.
FAQs:
Compensation varies depending on terms of agreement with intended family, but surrogate mothers are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, living expenses, and attorney’s fees.
If pregnancy does not result in viable child, intended parents and surrogate mother may choose to terminate arrangement. It’s important to have open communication and come to an agreement that works for everyone involved.
Legal process involves meeting legal requirements, finding intended family, and signing written agreement that outlines terms of surrogacy arrangement.
