How It Works
12 STEPS OF SURROGACY PROCESS
( For Intended Parents )
Introduction
STEP 1
Intended Parents get to know the process and pricing. Filling out the Intended Parents Questionnaire.
Review Gestational Surrogate Profile
STEP 2
The Case Manager will present suitable profiles to Intended Parents based on the requirements from the IVF center.
Match Meeting
STEP 3
Meeting between the Intended Parents and Gestational Surrogates to find the perfect match.
Review Gestational Surrogate
Medical Records
STEP 4
Once the Intended Parents made the decision to move forward, the IVF doctor will review the prenatal and delivery records of the surrogate previous pregnancy.
Gestational Surrogate Psychological Screening
STEP 5
All gestational surrogates will be evaluated by a psychological professional on whether they are suitable to become a surrogate.
Gestational Surrogate Medical Screening
STEP 6
The IVF center will perform blood work and a saline sonogram on the gestational surrogate candidate.
Legal Process
STEP 7
Both Intended Parents and Gestational Surrogates will be represented by separated attorneys during the legal process.
IVF Cycle
STEP 8
The surrogate will attend monitoring appointments, receive IVF treatment, and have the embryo transfer according to the IVF treatment plan.
Confirmation of Pregnancy
STEP 9
The confirmation of the pregnancy is verified by the heartbeat ultrasound about 3-4 weeks after transfer. The surrogate will be under the care of the IVF physician until 12 weeks of pregnancy.
OB/GYN Appointments
STEP 10
The gestational surrogate care will be transferred to the OB/GYN after 12 weeks until delivery. The OB/GYN will perform a routine check-up and other testings during the pregnancy.
Pre-Birth Judgement
STEP 11
The Intended Parents attorney will start working on filing with the court in order to obtain a pre-birth judgment that declares the Intended Parents as the legal parents.
Birth
STEP 12
We recommend the Intended Parents to be ready for birth toward the last trimester. International Intended Parents should be in the United States at least two weeks before birth.