Gift of Life

Surrogacy Agency

WHY BECOME A SURROGATE?

Women who choose to become surrogates are able to give the gift of life to people who are unable to have children on their own for a variety of reasons. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand the process, as well as the many factors and emotions that are involved.

Gestational Carrier Criteria

Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency has several requirements in order to ensure you are able to be a successful surrogate. Our staff will review all requirements in detail at your initial consultation; however, there are several prerequisites a potential surrogate must meet:

Between the ages of 21-43 years old
Must be a U.S. Citizen, and live in a surrogate friendly state
Not be on any government, state or public assistance of any kind (including Medicaid, WIC, Food Stamps)
No history of any pregnancy (prenatal or postnatal) complication (gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor, etc.)
No more than 2 C-sections
Not currently on any medication for a mental health disorder (or for the past 6 months)
Be able to travel as needed for appointments, screening, monitoring and transfers
Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit and recreational drug use
Have a stable lifestyle and support system

Financial Compensation Guideline

Base compensation

$50,000 – $70,000 (first-time carrier – experienced carrier)

Monthly expense allowance

$250

Maternity clothing allowance

$500

Multiple Birth

$10,500

Loss of organs

Up to $6,000

Lost wages per week (carrier)

Dependent on carrier’s work

Lost wages per week (spouse)

Dependent on spouse’s work

Travel

$0.65 per mile (Flights dependent on locations)

Meal reimbursement

$20 per meal

Housekeeping

$100 per week

Child Care

$20 per hour

What to Expect

After meeting with our staff and determining you would be an ideal surrogate through the intake and medical screening, the matching process begins. Review our step-by-step process to get a better idea of what it is like to be a surrogate:

Step 1

Our team will present you with potential intended parents (whether an individual or couple) based off your matching criteria. You will have the ability to select for whom you would like to be a carrier.

Step 2

You will meet your potential match either in person or via a video conference call. At this time it will be determined if all parties agree with the match and choose to proceed.

Step 3

Once your match is finalized, legal contracts will be created for all parties to review and sign.

Step 4

The medical process starts, which includes the IVF process. Medication and potential embryo transfer dates will be scheduled, and you will continue to work closely with the IVF clinic, doctors and Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency Director during this time.

Step 5

The most exciting step for most surrogates is finding out you are pregnant! The next few weeks will consist of ultrasounds and other medical testing as needed.

Step 6

The remainder of your pregnancy will be similar to your own previous pregnancy experience, with visits to your OBGYN and with Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency. The intended parents will most likely accompany you to as many doctors visits as they are able to in order to experience the growth and, eventually, the birth of their baby.

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