The time frame for surrogacy can vary and is influenced by several factors, including the specific circumstances of the intended parents and the surrogate, the location, and the legal and medical processes involved.
After successful embryo implantation, the surrogate undergoes regular prenatal care and monitoring. This includes medical appointments, check-ups, and screenings throughout the pregnancy. The duration of the pregnancy can vary, typically lasting around 9 months.
Once the baby is born, legal processes will be required to establish parental rights for the intended parents. This can involve obtaining court orders or completing necessary paperwork. The post-birth process includes the recovery of the surrogate and the transition of the baby to the care of the Intended Parents.
Surrogacy involves various professionals and services that contribute to the overall cost. These include fertility specialists, lawyers, psychologists, medical expenses, insurance, and the surrogate herself. Additionally, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and potential egg donation can add to the expenses. Surrogacy costs can range from $120,000 to upwards of $200,000. Our experienced surrogate care team will guide you through the process and the anticipated costs of surrogacy.
Surrogacy agency fee includes screening potential surrogates, matching Intended Parents with surrogates, coordinating the process, travel arrangements for the gestational surrogate, providing support and guidance, handling legal, insurance and administrative aspects, and overall support and care throughout the surrogacy journey.
Here are some key services offered by Giving Hope Surrogacy:
1. Application process: We conduct a thorough application process to assess the commitment, suitability, and readiness of Intended Parents and surrogates. This helps ensure that all parties involved are serious and able to participate in the surrogacy process.
2. Screening: We conduct comprehensive screenings to assess the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of Intended Parents and surrogates. This ensures that they meet the necessary criteria and are in a healthy state to pursue surrogacy.
3. Personal matching: We match Intended Parents and surrogates based on their preferences, values, and compatibility. This helps create an ideal surrogacy experience for all parties involved.
4. Coordination and communication: We serve as a central point of contact, facilitating communication and coordinating information between various professionals involved in the surrogacy process.
5. Support and counseling: We provide emotional support and offer counseling with a professional to Intended Parents and surrogates throughout the journey. This helps them navigate the emotional challenges and complexities associated with surrogacy.
The screening process in surrogacy typically involves several important steps to ensure the suitability of, and wellbeing, of the surrogate.
This step involves reviewing the surrogate applicant's pregnancy history and medical records to assess her overall health and reproductive capability. Additionally, criminal and financial background checks may be conducted to ensure the applicant's suitability for the surrogacy journey. Information about health insurance coverage is also collected to understand the financial aspects of the process.
We work with licensed therapists who specialize in surrogacy. The therapist will cover a wide range of topics, including the surrogates’ motivations for becoming a surrogate, her family and interpersonal relationships, expectations for the surrogacy journey and the support network available to her. These discussions help evaluate the surrogate’s emotional readiness and support systems. She will undergo psychological testing. This test helps assess the surrogate’s psychological wellbeing, mental health and any potential concerns that may impact her ability to participate in the surrogacy process.
The legal aspect of surrogacy is crucial and involves navigating complex laws that can vary from state to state or even within different jurisdictions. Hiring a lawyer with expertise in surrogacy law is essential to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect the rights and interests of all parties involved.
Intended Parents are required to cover the cost of health insurance of the surrogate throughout the pregnancy. This includes providing maternity insurance that covers all pregnancy-related appointments and medical care for the surrogate. The specific cost of health insurance for the surrogate can vary depending on the policy and coverage selected. In addition to medical insurance, Intended Parents are required to pay for life insurance for the surrogate to provide financial protection in the event of unforeseen complications associated with the surrogacy journey.
After the birth, the baby is immediately covered by the Intended Parents’ insurance.
The specific details and costs associated with health and life insurance for the surrogate can vary depending on the insurance policies chosen by the Intended Parents’.
