Surrogacy is an arrangement between a surrogate mother and intended parents,  where the surrogate mother becomes pregnant and carries the baby for the intended parents. Surrogacy is done through artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization/embryo transfer and other advanced reproductive technologies.

In genetic or traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother donates her egg and is usually artificially inseminated with the intended father’s sperm. 

The most common surrogacy arrangement is a gestational surrogate, who has no genetic connection to the baby. Eggs that are harvested from the intended mother or an egg donor are fertilized with sperm from the intended father or a sperm donor and transferred to the surrogate. 

New Fertility only works with gestational surrogates.

When you work with an agency, like New Fertility, we will take care of all the details so you can enjoy the experience. You will have no need to be concerned about disputes over costs, escrow accounts, doctors, lawyers, and scheduling appointments. These details can be overwhelming to deal with and have the potential to cause a rift between the surrogate and the intended parents.

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First-time surrogates typically receive compensation of $45,000 with the possibility of an additional $6,000 in benefits. Higher compensation may be paid to repeat surrogates, depending on experience. You may review the details of the compensation package with your coordinators.

Before you start your medical protocol, an escrow account will be funded by the intended parents. You will receive a monthly expense allowance and compensation for the embryo transfer and injectable medication fee prior to the pregnancy confirmation. Following confirmation of the heartbeat, you will receive pregnancy compensation beginning on the first weekday of each month

Yes. An additional $2,000 is paid to our surrogates who carry twins. We also provide compensation for triplets, which you can discuss with your coordinator. Our priority is focused on safe, healthy pregnancies.

The first step to becoming a match is completing our admissions process. How long it takes is largely dependent on how quickly you complete your surrogacy profile and phone or Skype interview and submit the necessary documents and photos. Once you become searchable, we cannot guarantee a match, but surrogates are typically matched within 1-3 months. We encourage you to keep your profile current, keep pictures up-to-date, and submit a brief introduction video about  yourself. 

The factors that are taken into consideration during the matching process are any personal preferences you and the intended parents may have, followed by age, background, marital status, BMI, and previous childbirth history. 

Once matched, it may take another 1-3 months to complete the medical screening, psychological evaluation, and legal contracts. Embryo transfers typically follow the 3-4 weeks after the legal contracts are completed, then, as long as there are no complications, a normal pregnancy term will follow.

We will assist you in evaluating your insurance status and instituting the appropriate policy at the time of match. You may use your own insurance when you join the program, and all our surrogates have insurance in advance of starting medications. The cost of the insurance is the responsibility of the intended parents.

In order to determine that you are in good health and that it is safe for you to proceed as a surrogate, there are several medical tests and procedures involved in the surrogacy screening process. While each physician may have a different protocol, they may perform any of the following: blood tests for various diseases, vaginal ultrasounds, hysterosalpingogram/HSG, Hysteroscopy/HCG, and gynecological exam. To ensure  there are no infectious diseases that may be transmitted to you, blood tests may also be required of your spouse or partner.

The IVF doctor will perform the transfer procedure to insert the embryo(s) into your uterus, in some cases, with the aid of ultrasound as a guide. This relatively quick and painless procedure often requires no anesthesia, but a mild sedative may be used. You will remain in the recovery area for 30-60 minutes after the embryos have been safely inserted. Depending on the doctor’s protocol, 1-5 days of bed rest will be required as soon as you get home from the procedure–or back to the hotel room, if you are not local.

Yes. Upon completion of the admissions process, future parents will be able to view your profile on our secure database. We will schedule a meeting in the office or via video chat when parents have expressed interest in your profile. Both you and the parents will have the opportunity to decide if you would like to proceed and be matched.

The first step is to complete your medical screening with their IVF doctor and psychological evaluation with a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. If you are cleared to proceed, the contract will be drafted, which will be reviewed by all parties. Upon legal clearance, the IVF physician will proceed with your medications for your transfer.

It will be necessary to visit the IVF clinic several times for medical checks and transfer. We will take care of all the travel arrangements for you and your companion (if required). Travel expenses including airfare, car service, hotel reservations, and per diem allowances are all included in your surrogate benefit package.

Travel and accommodations for you and a companion (if required) will be paid for by the intended parents. There are no children allowed at the IVF clinic, however, financial assistance will be provided for childcare. You will attend the medical screening appointment on your own, and a companion will be required for the transfer. Keep in mind, your companion does not need to be from your local area. After the transfer, most doctors require a baby/child-free bed rest period, but you can discuss this with your coordinator. Children may be approved to travel with you in rare cases, but only with your doctor’s and the agency’s approval.

Both you and the parents will decide how much contact you will have. At least one meeting will be required during the match-making decision. After that, you and the intended parents can make arrangements at your discretion.

Yes. Medications will be required during the surrogacy process in preparation for the transfer and pregnancy. Medications you may be required to take may include oral medications, vaginal suppositories, and intramuscular injections. You will be provided with detailed instructions regarding how and when to take the medication.