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| • Forge Lifelong Relationships |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to wait before being matched with a couple?
Surrogate mothers and couples are important to our agencies. Matching up a prospective couple with a surrogate mother is a process that can't be rushed. Each agency will want to make sure that your experience is the best possible experience, and as such, take great pains to make sure that they select a couple and a prospective surrogate mother that are a perfect match. This perfect match doesn't happen by choosing the next name on the list.
How much will I be paid for being a surrogate mother?
Being a surrogate mother is a life-changing experience that goes beyond monetary value. However, surrogate mothers are compensated for the inconvenience to themselves and their families during the pregnancy process. Generall surrogate mothers receive some type of base pay. There are circumstances where a surrogate mother would be entitled to additional compensation as well, but, in the end, the amount that you will be paid varies from agency to agency.
Please apply now to be learn more about an agency in your area.
Why should I go with an agency when I can go directly to a couple that I might meet through other means?
You may be excited about becoming a surrogate mother and you should be. It's a very rewarding experience. However, there is a lot involved in becoming a surrogate mother both legally and financially. Using an agency to handle the surrogate process gives you a guarantee that you will receive 100% of the money promised you and that all the legal paperwork regarding the surrogacy contract will be handled by professionals. When you work with an agency you will have counselors and attorneys at your disposal that will work on behalf of your interests and ensure that your experience is a positive one.
There are many different surrogacy agencies. Which one should I choose?
It is always important to know and understand your options before making a decision. You'll want an agency that is backed by experience and has successfully matched surrogate mothers and couples together with amazing results. Take the time to check through our web site for information on how many babies have been born through particular agencies in the state you live in. Become familiar with the staff and feel free to call ask any questions you might have that will help make your decision easier.
I understand that I may be working with a counselor. Who do I work with if my contact is not available?
Our agencies have trained staff available to help you in any way that they can. If your contact at the agency is not available because of sickness or if they have gone on vacation, someone from the agency's knowledgeable staff can step in and answer any of your questions. While you will probably work directly with one contact, most agencies operate as a team, keeping abreast of all surrogate mothers regardless of who the surrogate mother is assigned to.
I know I will have a medical and psychological exam. Will be prospective couples also have physical and medical exams to make sure that they are healthy?
All agencies will want their surrogate mothers to feel confident that the child they are having for a prospective couple is going to a good home. All couples will have medical and physical exams prior to signing a contract.
How does the agency go about matching surrogate mothers with couples?
No matter which agency you choose, each couple who participates in the program will have a profile created, which a counselor or contact will present to you. Choosing the right couple is a personal and private decision and one that only the surrogate mother can make. Once you've had the opportunity to review the profiles, you can make the decision of which couple you want to work with.
How do I get paid?
After you sign your surrogacy contract with the couple you choose, the couple then pays the fee, plus any additional expenses, in full to the surrogacy agency. The agency holds that money in a trust and releases the money periodically throughout the course of the pregnancy in accordance with the terms of the contract. To make this experience the best it can be, the agency will take away the burden of having to deal with financial issues with the couple, leaving only the joy of the experience you're sharing between you.
Why do I need to be evaluated by a counselor when I'm sure that I want to become a surrogate mother?
Everyone decides to become a surrogate mother for their own personal reasons. None of those reasons are more important than the other. However, it is important that both the agency and the prospective couple knows that you understand the full expectations of what you are about to do as a surrogate mother. While most surrogate mothers are very caring and nurturing and have a strong desire to help a childless couple become parents, surrogacy is not right for everyone. Your agency's main focus is to make sure that your experience is the best it can be for you and for the couple you choose.
What if something goes wrong during the pregnancy? Can the agency handle a high-risk pregnancy?
As with babies being born the traditional way, there are sometimes complications during the course of pregnancy for a surrogate mother. Miscarriages, high risk pregnancies due to a number of complications during pregnancy will all be a factor, just as they would in a traditional pregnancy. Our agencies work with high-risk specialists all over the United States who can be called immediately in the event of a complication both during pregnancy and during delivery. The agency's goal is to ensure the health and well-being of both the baby and the surrogate mother.
Is there some way I can meet and talk to the agency staff?
You and your spouse are more than welcome to call the agencies on the list and set up an appointment to talk to one of the trained staff members at the agency. They will be able to answer all of your questions.
What if it ends up that the couple I choose can't afford to pay me?
This will never happen as all money being paid to the surrogate mother is held in trust by the agency at the time the contract is signed by both parties. The couple can't take any money out of this trust once the process is started.
Is surrogate parenting new?
Couples have been working with surrogate mothers for decades. While some people may not have heard the term surrogate mother, you can be assured that surrogacy has helped couples become parents for many years.
Please apply now for more information about becoming a surrogate mother.
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