MILITARY MOMS MAKE AMAZING SURROGATES
BE THE PERSON WHO HELPS OTHERS HAVE A FAMILY
Our gestational surrogates are not just a part of the family-building process, they are at the heart of our mission. Their generosity and compassion play a pivotal role in helping others achieve their hopes of parenthood. As a gestational surrogate, you will have the opportunity to help another family while at the same time contributing to your own.
HELLO, I'M LISA
I’m a former Marine, military wife, and three-time surrogate. While the rewards of serving in the Marines were immeasurable, nothing compares to the profound experience of helping to create families through surrogacy. It’s been a journey filled with joy and purpose, connecting with families in ways I never thought possible.
Are you curious about the surrogacy process? Wondering about the rewards and challenges involved? Or perhaps you’re ready to take that first step towards making a difference? I’d love to chat with you! Let’s discuss how surrogacy works, the incredible rewards it brings, and how you can embark on this life-changing journey.
Don’t hesitate – reach out today and let’s start this incredible journey together!
You can reach me at militarymom@growinggenerations.com
WHAT IS A SURROGATE?
A surrogate is someone who agrees to carry a pregnancy for another person or couple, giving birth to a baby who has no genetic connection and will be raised by the intended parent(s). Taking on such a vital role means merging your best interests with those of the family you are going on this journey for.
Rising to the top in our highly selective application process, Growing Generations surrogates are the best possible partners for the intended parents we serve. Your journey is a serious commitment—to make you and your well-being a top priority, with the most personalized attention and the utmost respect.
WHY WOMEN BECOME SURROGATES
The biggest reason surrogates do what they do is because they believe in helping others grow a family. By becoming a surrogate, you can help people become parents despite obstacles that make it difficult or impossible for them to create their own family using traditional means. Surrogates also earn compensation for their own families for their dedication in helping grow other families.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR MILITARY WIVES FOR BECOMING SURROGATES
As a military wife, there were unique considerations I had to keep in mind. The list below outlines topics to think about as you explore being a surrogate:
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Be aware of your spouse's deployment schedule and how it may affect your ability to fulfill surrogacy commitments.
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Ensure you have a strong support system in place, as military life can be demanding.
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Discuss surrogacy with your spouse and obtain their support.
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Evaluate the proximity of civilian healthcare providers for prenatal care and delivery. You will not deliver on base hospitals or with military doctors.
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We will not be able to use your Tricare insurance, therefore we will need to select OB/Hospitals in your area that will accept the insurance we purchase for you. This usually means selecting a new OB for your surrogacy journey.
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Plan for the logistics of medical appointments, especially if your spouse is frequently away.
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Understand the emotional aspects of surrogacy and be prepared for potential challenges that might arise if your spouse is deployed.
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Partner Requirements: Your partner will need to take part in Psych screening, Match meeting, medical screening and contract signing.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SURROGATE?
If you are considering becoming a surrogate to make parenthood a reality, you will need to meet our minimum requirements. At Growing Generations, our prospective surrogates must meet certain criteria when it comes to their health, lifestyle, and finances to help ensure the health and safety of the surrogate and the baby.
Some requirements include:
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Be between the ages of 21-42 years old
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Have had at least one pregnancy and delivery
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Have not had a past occurrence of serious pregnancy complications
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Have a healthy body mass index (BMI) below 33
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Do not use tobacco and have no exposure to second-hand tobacco use
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Live in a surrogate-friendly state (we cannot consider women from Alaska, Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, and Wyoming
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Be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
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No criminal history
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Financially stable
For a full list of requirements click here.
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY
HOW MUCH DO SURROGATES MAKE?
Most women who apply to become surrogates do so because they wish to help a family. Being compensated is a benefit, but not the sole reason they choose surrogacy.
At Growing Generations, our surrogate pregnancy compensation package offers up to $68,000 for first time surrogates, with additional benefits of up to $35,000.
As a surrogate, it typically takes an average of 14 to 18 months from the moment you apply to be a surrogate to the time of delivery.
No, you will not share any DNA with the baby, and you will not use your eggs. An embryo will be transferred into your uterus.
DOES SURROGACY PAY FOR SERVICES LIKE CHILDCARE, HOUSEKEEPING, AND BED REST?
Certain services, like housekeeping and childcare, have rates that vary by state. When you receive more base pay vs. an itemized amount per service, the hourly rate at which you can spend on these services is determined by you. In the event you are placed on doctor ordered restrictions, you will be eligible to receive additional childcare and housekeeping reimbursements.
Hire the service providers you trust at whatever rate works for you. Need a pet sitter? Would you rather fly grandma in to watch the kids than hire an overnight babysitter or to help if you’re placed on bed rest? Traditional line-item packages rarely cover care for your pets or untraditional childcare arrangements while you travel. We trust you. That’s why you’re a Growing Generations surrogate, and that’s why we give you more freedom and more base pay. It allows you to make the choices that are best for your family.
HOW MUCH DOES SURROGACY PAY FOR MATERNITY CLOTHES?
Most agencies pay an average of $200 a month for allowance, but we pay you more up front. This allows you to manage the small, miscellaneous fees that come with surrogacy.
On average, most agencies pay $500-$1,000 for maternity clothing. At Growing Generations, we understand that different bellies grow at different rates and many surrogates already have some maternity clothes. We believe you are responsible enough to manage your own budget. As such, your maternity clothes will be funded out of your monthly compensation. This allows you to buy what you need when you need it.
HOW MUCH DOES SURROGACY PAY FOR MATERNITY CLOTHES?
Surrogacy is no riskier than any other pregnancy, and while we do our best to ensure your safety, complications cannot always be avoided. We don’t believe women bold enough to help others create a family should only be compensated in the event of an actual complication.
Complication fees are built into your base compensation. For example, only 15% of our surrogates experience an “invasive procedure”, such as a D&C or amniocentesis, during their journey. Instead of paying a surrogate $500 for one of these invasive procedures, we pay every surrogate more because she is willing to take the risk that comes along with any pregnancy. In the unlikely event of a more serious complication, additional insurance benefits are provided to ensure our surrogates receive the care and support they deserve.
We know that most women do not become a surrogate for money. Most successful surrogacy candidates are more interested in helping create a familyEven so, paid surrogacy allows women the opportunity to do things they otherwise may find challenging such as starting their own business, buying a car, putting a down payment on a new home, paying off debt, or the ability to stay home with their young children. Whatever your motivations are for evaluating surrogacy and Growing Generations, we’re glad you’re here and look forward to speaking with you.