Why women do this

Most surrogates already love being pregnant. They just want it to mean something bigger this time

There is no single reason. The women we work with tend to share a few though, and none of them is about being a hero.

You give a family the one thing they cannot do for themselves

Intended parents come to surrogacy after loss, illness, or years of trying. You become the reason a child gets to exist. That is a different kind of weight than people expect, and almost every surrogate says it is the part they would do again.

Pregnancy comes naturally to you

If your own pregnancies were healthy and you actually enjoyed them, that is exactly the experience surrogacy is built on. You are not learning something new. You are doing something you already know how to do, for someone who is counting on it.

The compensation supports your own family

Being paid fairly is not the reason most surrogates start, but it matters, and we treat it like it matters. Many use it for a home, savings, school, or simply breathing room. We go over real numbers with you privately, never with a figure pulled off a website.

You are not on your own

One coordinator, and a whole team behind her

You get a single dedicated coordinator who actually answers her phone, plus the people and services around her so the logistics never land on you. When something feels confusing, you call one number and a real person picks up.

Your dedicated coordinator

One point of contact who knows your case by heart and walks every step with you, calls and texts included.

Medical coordination

We line up the IVF clinic, your OB-GYN, and the intended parents so appointments and records stay in sync.

Mental health and peer support

Counseling access through screening, pregnancy, and after birth, plus surrogates who have been exactly where you are.

Your own legal representation

An independent reproductive attorney represents you, paid for by the intended parents, so your interests are protected on paper.

Travel handled for you

Any out-of-town screening or transfer travel is arranged and covered, so getting there is never your problem to solve.

A community that gets it

A circle of past and current surrogates who understand the appointments, the hormones, and the goodbye in a way few others can.

Do I qualify

Who can become a surrogate

These guidelines protect you, the baby, and the family you carry for, and they reflect what our clinical partners usually look for. Read them as a starting point, not a verdict. We read every application as a whole person.

You are between 21 and 38 years old
You have had at least one healthy, full-term pregnancy
You are currently raising a child of your own
Your BMI is within your clinic's accepted range
You live in a smoke-free, drug-free home
You are a US citizen or lawful permanent resident
You live in one of the 43 states we serve, which we confirm with you
Your past pregnancies were free of major complications
You have a stable home and support from your partner, if you have one
You can travel for medical screening and the embryo transfer
You are open to medical, psychological, and background screening
You are not currently receiving certain forms of government aid

Counted yourself out already?

A past C-section, PCOS, a tubal ligation, treated anxiety, none of these is an automatic no, and plenty of women who assumed they were disqualified turn out to be strong candidates. The honest answer depends on your records and your clinic, so let us look before you rule yourself out. We wrote out the condition-by-condition answers on our surrogate eligibility guide, and our FAQ covers the common ones.

Find out where you stand

The honest part

What it actually asks of you

Surrogacy is rewarding, and it is also real work. Here is the straight version of what lands on you and what we carry alongside you, so nothing surprises you later.

What it asks

Your time, body, and honesty

Medication around the transfer. Injectable hormones for a stretch before and after the embryo transfer, which most surrogates manage at home.
Appointments, including some travel. Screening, monitoring, and prenatal visits, a few of which may be out of town.
A real time commitment. From matching to birth, most surrogacy timelines run roughly a year to 18 months, and every situation is different.
Openness during screening. Sharing your medical history and sitting for a psychological evaluation, because everyone's safety depends on it.
Emotional steadiness. Carrying a baby you will hand to its parents takes a settled heart, which the screening and counseling are there to support.

What we carry

The parts that should never fall on you

The coordination. Scheduling, records, and the back-and-forth between your clinic, your OB, and the parents.
The money mechanics. Milestone payments and expense reimbursements tracked so you are not chasing anyone.
The legal side. Your own attorney and signed contracts in place before any medical step begins.
The hard days. Counseling and peer support when the appointments pile up or the goodbye feels heavy.
The questions. One coordinator who answers, instead of a phone tree, at every stage.

Compensation

Paid fairly, explained plainly

Surrogacy asks a lot of you, and you deserve to be paid well for it. What you receive depends on your state, whether you have carried before, and the specifics of your own situation, which is exactly why we do not post a number online. A figure that fits one surrogate misleads the next, and we would rather give you accurate numbers for your circumstances than a headline.

When we talk, we walk through all of it: a base amount, milestone payments along the way, and reimbursement for your pregnancy-related expenses on top of that. You see the full picture, with no fine print to decode.

We talk real numbers with you privately, once we understand your situation, never a one-size-fits-all figure off a website.

Covered on top of your pay

Medical and pregnancy-related expenses
Your own legal representation
Maternity clothing allowance
Lost-wages coverage
Travel for appointments
Life insurance for the pregnancy
Counseling and emotional support
Childcare and housekeeping where applicable

The path

How becoming a surrogate works

From your first application to the day you hand the baby to its parents. For the fuller walkthrough, see how surrogacy works.

1
You apply
A short online application, about ten minutes. No medical records needed yet, just enough for us to get in touch.
2
We screen together
Medical, psychological, and background checks confirm you are healthy and well supported before anything moves forward.
3
You choose your match
We share intended-parent profiles with you, and a match only happens when both sides say yes. You are never assigned a family.
4
Contracts are signed
Your independent attorney represents you, and everything is in writing before any medical procedure begins.
5
Medical preparation
Your cycle is synced and the embryo transfer happens at the IVF clinic, with your coordinator alongside you.
6
Pregnancy
Regular care with your own OB-GYN and steady check-ins with our team through every trimester.
7
Birth and recovery
Support through delivery, your recovery, and a debrief afterward, because the weeks after matter too.

See how it works

Straight answers

Questions surrogates ask first

The things most women want to know before they fill out anything. If yours is not here, our FAQ goes deeper.

Is being a surrogate safe?

For healthy women who have already had uncomplicated pregnancies, surrogacy is generally considered safe, which is the whole reason screening is so thorough.

Every pregnancy carries some risk, and we will not pretend otherwise. What surrogacy adds is a layer of care most pregnancies do not get: medical and psychological screening up front, a known IVF clinic, your own OB-GYN, and a coordinator watching the details. You stay in charge of your own medical decisions throughout, and you can ask questions or step back at any point before you are matched.

How much do surrogates make?

It depends on your state, your pregnancy history, and your situation, so a single posted figure would mislead more women than it would help.

You are paid a base amount plus milestone payments as the pregnancy progresses, and your pregnancy-related expenses are reimbursed on top of that. First-time and experienced surrogates are not paid the same, and states differ. We go through real numbers with you privately, once we understand your circumstances, rather than putting a price on a webpage that may be wrong for you.

Who can be a surrogate, and do I qualify?

Generally, women between 21 and 38 who have had at least one healthy full-term pregnancy, are raising a child of their own, live in a smoke-free home, and live in a state we serve.

That is the short version of the requirements above. The longer truth is that a lot of women count themselves out too soon. A past C-section, PCOS, a tubal ligation, or treated anxiety do not automatically disqualify you. Our surrogate eligibility guide walks through those questions one by one, and the only way to know for certain is to let us look at the specifics with you, so reach out before you decide the answer is no.

What does it actually ask of me?

Mostly your time and your honesty: an application, screening, some hormone medication around the transfer, regular prenatal appointments, and staying in touch with your coordinator.

From matching to birth, the whole thing usually runs about a year to 18 months. Some appointments may involve travel, which we arrange and cover. You will share your medical history and sit for a psychological evaluation. And it asks for emotional steadiness, which is exactly what the screening and counseling exist to support, so you are never carrying that part alone.

Is surrogacy for you?

The application takes about ten minutes, and a real person follows up within two business days to help you figure out if it's a fit.

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