Guidance for prospective and current surrogates, including eligibility, compensation, wellness, application, screening, pregnancy, and postpartum support.
Monitoring before embryo transfer usually includes blood tests and transvaginal ultrasounds that help the clinic check hormone levels and the uterine lining. The number and timing of visits depend on the medication protocol and your results, so the calendar can…
During a surrogate embryo transfer, a fertility doctor places an embryo into the uterus through a thin catheter. The procedure is usually brief, but the preparation can include weeks of medication, blood tests, ultrasounds, schedule changes, travel, and waiting. You…
Surrogate medication plans often include estrogen and progesterone before and after embryo transfer. Some medicines may be pills, patches, vaginal products, or injections. The exact plan depends on the fertility clinic and treatment cycle. Do not copy another surrogate’s calendar.…
Surrogate medical clearance means the fertility clinic has reviewed the required records, exam, and test results and has accepted you medically for its process. It is not legal clearance, a match guarantee, or a promise that no later health issue…
Surrogate medical screening usually includes a review of your pregnancy records, a physical exam, blood and urine tests, infection screening, and an evaluation of the uterus. The exact tests depend on the clinic and your health history. Screening is not…
Your first match call is a conversation to learn whether daily expectations fit—not an interview you have to “pass.” Expect introductions, questions about communication, appointments, family life, boundaries, delivery, and the relationship after birth. You may ask for time or…
Surrogate matching is a mutual decision. The agency may introduce profiles that fit medical, legal, location, communication, and family preferences, but both the surrogate and intended parents should have enough information and time to say yes, ask more questions, or…
Legal clearance is the written confirmation sent to the fertility clinic after the surrogate and intended parents have completed the required agreement with separate attorneys. It tells the clinic that the legal step needed before treatment has been completed. Legal…
Your health insurance is reviewed before surrogacy to find out what pregnancy care it may cover, what it may exclude, and how uncovered bills will be handled. Having insurance does not mean every surrogacy-related service is covered. The review should…
When a surrogate gives birth, the hospital treats her as the patient and follows its normal labor, delivery, recovery, and discharge process. The intended parents’ role with the baby follows the legal documents and hospital procedures. A hospital plan helps…