Consultation

Whether you are a gestational carrier or intended parent, you will begin with an in-depth consultation with our staff to ensure you thoroughly understand the basic surrogacy process.

Intake

After the initial consultation, the intake process will begin. At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we want to have a thorough understanding of why you are choosing to become a gestational carrier, or if you are an intended parent, what has led you to surrogacy. We review basic information about you, your spouse (if applicable) and answer any questions you may have about the process.

During our call we discuss your expectations and wish list for either a potential carrier or intended parent to get the process started. Our goal is to create the ideal match by thoughtfully pairing each gestational carrier with the intended parent(s) who align perfectly with their journey.

MEDICAL SCREENING

At the gestational carrier’s medical screening, both the gestational carrier and her sexual partner (if applicable) will undergo testing that involves blood work, an ultrasound, psych evaluations, and physicals. After the physician provides medical clearance, Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency will assist the gestational carrier through other screening requirements until all steps are cleared.The gestational carrier creates a profile to share with potential intended parents based on her journey expectations and criteria. She will receive the profile of the intended parents once they have approved her profile.

Matching

Matching is a special two way process.  We take into consideration the journey expectations of both  parties to ensure that we are matching the right parents with the right carrier each time. We encourage both intended parents and gestational carriers to take their time reviewing the profiles before moving forward with a video chat. Once the parties meet, if they both decide it is an ideal fit, the legal phase will begin.

Legal

Once a match is made, the carrier and intended parents will work with legal representation (separate, of course!) to finalize the Gestational Carrier Agreement (GCA). Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency provides introductions to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) focused legal representation. The legal process can take anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks as both parties need to review, approve, and notarize the final contract. Keep in mind that the attorneys for both parties must be from the state of residence of the gestational carrier. A legal clearance is sent to the Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency and the treating clinic indicating that legal agreements have been finalized before a clinical calendar is created for the journey.

Embryo Transfer

The gestational carrier will finish her birth control series and move on to a heavier medication schedule. Embryo transfer takes place at a scheduled time according to the gestational carrier’s menstrual and medication cycle. At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we take our role as a support system for both intended parents and gestational carrier to heart. Our job is to make this process as seamless and stress-free as possible for all parties involved.