Surrogacy Program
“Thank you seems like such a small thing to say for how much I feel. How do you thank people for helping me with one of the GREATEST experiences of my life! You each treated me like I was the most important person in your care.”
Jennifer, Surrogate
“I just needed to let you all know how touched I am by all the support and true concern you have shown me. Through the highs and lows, I have felt so surrounded by kindness.”
Jennifer, Surrogate
“I wanted to thank you all for making my experience as a surrogate so amazing! It exceeded my expectations. Very few things in my life turn out better than I expect or imagine.”
Tonya, Surrogate
“Thank you guys for seeing us through. We feel so fortunate that you decided to do what you do, when we decided to do what we’re doing with your help. How’s that for a tongue twister!”
Anthony and Ira, Parents, Los Angeles, Daughter Noelle
“We want to express our deepest gratitude for making our lifelong dream of becoming parents a reality. Thank you all for helping us through a process that at times was overwhelming. Your professionalism, support, and love made us feel at ease.”
Eric and Jose, Parents, Boston, Daughter Alexa
“Thank you, for my new family. The twins are beautiful and perfect in every way. After my parents, who gave me life, you have given me the most important gift I will ever receive. I will be forever grateful. What joy this is....like nothing I have ever known! Yours is the work of angels! Much Love.”
Tim, Parent
Below is a list of common questions we receive from surrogates. If you have specific questions that are not reflected, feel free to contact us at family@growinggenerations.com or call us toll-free at 1-800-877-4438.
We are committed to your success as a surrogate! Our company is one of the oldest and largest professional surrogacy agencies in the world. We have assisted over 500 women and their families accomplish the miracles of giving birth as a surrogate. And, almost 50% of our surrogates return with us for a second or third surrogacy—a testament to our passion and professionalism.
Our staff of 13 team members is committed to providing you with personal, compassionate support throughout your process. Many of our team members have personal experiences in the surrogate and egg donation and the owners of our company have created their own families through the assistance of surrogates, egg donors, and sperm donors. We have a reputation with leading experts in the medical, legal, and psychological professionals as having revolutionized the surrogacy industry with the quality and care that we provide.
As soon as your are complete with your screening process, we’ll present you with a profile of potential intended parents for you to review that is based on the preferences you have shared with us. We have no waiting period to match you with intended parents. As soon as you are ready to go, you’ll be matched and moving forward with your own intended parents. We are committed to ensuring that your match with intended parents feels like “magic”.
Once you have selected your intended parents, we’ll set up a match meeting in our office to finalize the process. The choice to work together is mutual and the in person match meeting will be guided by our expert team to make sure you are comfortable and relaxed. After the meeting, you’ll spend some private time with your potential intended parents and then let us know if you feel comfortable moving forward.
You will have your own personal attorney that represents you through the surrogacy contract phase. The contract outlines all of the rights and responsibilities of the parties and is designed as a blueprint for how your surrogacy process will work including the compensation and benefits package. Your attorney will personally discuss the aspects of the contract with you.
We work in several different states to the process in which your parental rights are terminated and the intended parents are named the legal parents of the child vary. Sometimes this occurs prior to the delivery of the child and other times immediately after delivery. Our staff will walk you through the legal process prior to your acceptance of a match with a potential intended parent.
The first step in the medical process is your screening with the physician. On this day, they’ll do blood tests on your and your partner if you are in a relationship. You’ll then undergo an ultrasound and consultation with the doctor who will explain the process.
Once you have been cleared medically and matched with an intended parent, you’ll then move forward with the medical process. You will receive specific instructions about your medications from an expert fertility specialist. As a gestational surrogate you’ll be the recipient of embryos created by the intended parents with the method of in vitro fertilization and fertility treatments. The medications will cause your cycle to be synchronized with the ovum donor's or intended mother’s menstrual cycle and to help your uterine lining thicken in order to accept the transferred embryos. After the embryos have been transferred, you’ll be on bed rest for 24-36 hours and then you’ll go home.
Determination of pregnancy typically occurs 10 days after the transfer through a blood test done at a lab close to your home. Once you are pregnant you will also continue with injectable medications to ensure that the pregnancy will grow healthy and strong into the early weeks of conception. Once the pregnancy is stable near the end of the first trimester, the medications can cease and typical pregnancy care is then administered by your OB.
Yes! Travel can be one of the most exciting adventures during the surrogacy process and all of your expenses are covered. We make all of your travel arrangements for you to make it easy and enjoyable. This includes air fare, car service, and reservations at wonderful hotels.
Your first trip is to Los Angeles to meet with the staff of the agency and conduct your required psychological and medical screenings. Then, you’ll come back several weeks later to meet your intended parents. This trip will also be for you and your partner if you are in a relationship.
After that, you’ll travel to the medical facility that will be conducting the embryo transfer. The time away from home during the embryo transfer attempts will be approximately 2 - 4 days. Please note that you will be compensated for lost wages and childcare during your transfer and match meeting.
You will deliver the baby and receive your customary maternity care in your own community. The medical care must be covered by the specialized surrogate maternity delivery insurance plan that will be used during your surrogacy pregnancy. We’ll work with you to support your OB and hospital with any information and education they need regarding the surrogacy process. We deal directly with the social workers and labor and delivery team at the hospital to help ensure a smooth and respectful process for both you and your intended parents.
You must have given birth to at least one child of your own.
Have not had any prior pregnancy complications.
Be financially stable and not receiving any government assistance.
Have reliable transportation and be able to travel to Los Angeles or other locations (at agency/intended parent expense) for screening, matching, and medical procedures.
You must live in certain states in the U.S. and be a citizen or permanent resident.
Be between the ages of 23-35 years of age.
Be a non-smoker for at least six months and not exposed to extensive second hand smoke in your home or workplace.
Have an appropriate height and weight to pass medical screening guidelines. Your Body Mass Index will need to be under the calculation of 35. (click here for a BMI calculator).
You must be willing to undergo abortion at the request of the parents if the pregnancy involves genetic complications. Due to the potential of complicated multiple pregnancies you must be willing to undergo a fetal reduction in the event of more than twins being conceived. This is to lower the medical risks to you as the surrogate and to the babies.
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