Intended Parent
Questions to Ask Before You Start
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- Do we understand the major medical, legal, financial, and emotional steps involved in surrogacy?
- Have we selected a fertility clinic, or are we ready to begin that process?
- Do we have embryos ready for transfer, or do we understand the steps required to create them?
- Have we created a realistic budget that includes compensation, medical care, insurance, legal services, escrow, travel, and unexpected expenses?
- Have we explored available savings, financing, grants, and employer fertility benefits?
- Are we emotionally prepared for a process that may include delays, uncertainty, unsuccessful transfers, or other challenges?
- Do we have support from family, friends, or professionals who understand our journey?
- Are we prepared to build a trusting, respectful relationship with a Gestational Carrier?
- Have we considered how we want to communicate and how involved we hope to be during the pregnancy?
- Have we discussed our views on embryo transfer, vaccines, multiples, selective reduction, and termination if medically necessary?
- Are we prepared to respect the Gestational Carrier's needs, boundaries, family, work, and daily responsibilities?
- Have we considered what kind of relationship we hope to have with our Gestational Carrier after delivery?
Ready to Take the First Step?
Wherever you are in your surrogacy journey, you don't have to walk it alone. We're here to help you take the next step with confidence and compassion.