A Clear Process.
Every Step of the Way.
The surrogacy process starts with questions, not a commitment. Angela guides the first conversation and application. Once a journey moves forward, Claire helps track agency milestones, documents and communication while independent professionals make medical, legal, insurance and escrow decisions.
Confidential. No obligation.
Your Surrogacy Journey
Each stage has a different purpose, responsible professional and decision to complete.
1
Apply & Connect
Share basic information and speak with Angela about eligibility, timing and questions.
2
Screening
Complete the required clinic, psychological and background evaluations.
3
Match
Review potential intended-parent profiles, meet and decide mutually whether the match feels right.
4
Legal & Medical Clearance
Independent attorneys finalize agreements and the fertility clinic determines medical clearance.
5
Transfer & Pregnancy
The fertility clinic directs transfer and treatment; Claire helps coordinate agency communication and milestones.
6
Delivery & Postpartum
Before delivery, the team coordinates planning, communication and postpartum follow-up.
What You Can Expect
You manage appointments, communication and health recommendations; LittleBee tracks agency details and professional handoffs.
Your Role
- Complete screening and appointments
- Get to know intended parents
- Attend prenatal appointments
- Stay in communication
- Follow medical recommendations
- Focus on your health and well-being
Our Role
- Organize the next-step checklist and document requests
- Coordinate scheduling and approved travel details
- Track status across clinic, attorney, insurance, and escrow handoffs
- Explain which professional is responsible for each decision
- Keep communication expectations clear between both sides
- Coordinate postpartum wrap-up and outstanding approved reimbursements
Who makes which decision: the fertility clinic decides medical clearance and treatment; independent attorneys provide legal advice; insurance and escrow specialists address coverage and funds; LittleBee coordinates the handoffs and keeps the next step visible.
What Can Affect Timing?
Medical records, matching preferences, clinic availability, legal review, and cycle scheduling can affect how long each step takes.
Your coordinator identifies the next milestone, who is responsible and what information is still needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the surrogacy process take?
There is no single guaranteed timeline. Medical records, screening appointments, matching preferences, clinic availability, legal review, insurance planning, cycle scheduling, and pregnancy all affect the total length. Your coordinator should explain the next milestone and identify which party is completing it.
Can I choose the intended parents?
Yes. Matching is a mutual decision. You can review a profile, meet the intended parents, ask questions, and decide whether the relationship feels comfortable. We move forward only after both you and the intended parents agree that the match feels right.
Will I need to travel?
Possibly. Screening or embryo-transfer appointments may take place at a partner clinic outside your immediate area. The amount of travel depends on your location and clinic. Before you commit to an appointment, your coordinator will explain the plan and how approved travel arrangements and expenses are handled under your agreement.
What happens if a transfer is unsuccessful?
Your coordinator and fertility clinic will explain the medical next steps and whether another transfer is recommended. Compensation for completed milestones and approved expenses is handled according to your legal agreement. You will have time to ask questions and understand the plan before another transfer is scheduled.
What support do I receive after delivery?
Your coordinator remains available during the postpartum period. Support may include regular check-ins, help coordinating follow-up appointments, reimbursement follow-up, emotional support resources, and guidance as the journey comes to a close. Your specific postpartum plan is reviewed with you before delivery.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Start with the question that matters most to your household. Angela can explain eligibility, timing, compensation and screening before you decide whether to apply.
Takes about 3–5 minutes.
No obligation. Initial review only.
You can ask what comes next at every stage. Our role is to keep the handoffs clear and help you prepare for the next decision.