Become a Surrogate
Make a Dream Come True
As a surrogate, you’re helping those struggling to grow their family have the child of their dreams.
A Beautiful Experience
Most say being a surrogate and giving the gift of life is one of the best and most significant life experiences.
Generous Compensation
Surrogates with Surrogate Steps make $45,000 to over $70,000 and have all surrogate and pregnancy-related expenses covered.
Fast Facts
- Not Genetically Related
Our surrogates do NOT use their own eggs to create the babies they carry and are thus NOT genetically related to the baby.
- Compensation
Our surrogates are paid throughout the entire process. Payments start after medical clearance and continue at regular intervals until delivery. Most surrogates earn between $45,000 and $70,000 and have all surrogate and pregnancy-related expenses covered.
- Whose Baby Do You Carry
Surrogates have the final say as to whom they are matched with, meaning you’ll never be carrying a pregnancy for someone you’re uncomfortable with.
Surrogate Requirements
Surrogacy is a truly beautiful experience, but there is a lot at stake, so there are strict requirements to act as a gestational carrier with surrogate steps. Here are the requirements to become a surrogate:
- Age
You must be between the ages of 23 and 43. Maturity is key.
- Proven Birth Record
You must have a minimum of one child who was born without pregnancy or delivery complications. Experienced surrogates receive an additional $ 5,000 in compensation for each previous successful surrogacy.
- Good Health
You must be in good general and reproductive health (ie. no uterine ablation). You’ll need to obtain medical clearance for pregnancy from your OBGYN and pass a reproductive health exam by a fertility doctor. Don’t worry, we’ll help coordinate all of this.
- Healthy BMI
You must have a BMI between 18 and 38. Calculate your BMI here.
- No Drug or Alcohol Abuse
You must have no history of alcohol or illicit drug abuse.
- No Tobacco and Marijuana Use
You must be free of tobacco, marijuana, vaping, or any smoking for a minimum of 6 months.
- Strong Support Network
Surrogates must have the support of their family. If married or in a long-term relationship, the surrogate must have their partner’s support.
- Willingness to Travel
Surrogates must be willing to travel and be away from home for multiple days at a time without their children. On average, surrogates are away from home for 3-6 days.
- Government Assistance
Surrogates may not receive Section 8 housing.
- Surrogate Friendly State
Gestational Carriers may not live in Nebraska or Louisiana.
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
All gestational carriers must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and possess a current driver’s license or government-issued identification.
- No Felony Record
You must not have any felony convictions and cannot live with anyone who does.
The Process of Being a Surrogate
Surrogacy is a life-changing experience for all involved. We works with you at every step, navigating the process, answering your questions, providing resources and referrals, and ensuring your comfort. These are the surrogate steps.
- step 1Surrogate Applications
- Step 2Surrogacy Education & Consent Requests
- Step 3Intended Parent Profile Review & Matching
- Step 4Final Eligibility Screening
- Step 5Gestational Carrier Agreement
- Step 6Embryo Transfer
- Step 7Pregnancy Confirmation
- Step 8Pregnancy
- Step 9Delivery
