Surrogate Steps is proud to work with surrogate mothers who are compassionate and who appreciate the significance of giving the gift of life to another family through assisted reproductive technology.
We screen potential surrogate mothers to determine full eligibility. You may be a candidate if you meet the following criteria:
- You are between the ages of 21 and 41
- You have a clean history free of drug abuse and currently do not consume tobacco or alcohol
- You have previously given birth to a healthy child with no complications
- You are in overall good health
Every surrogacy journey is unique, so there are variations in the costs and compensations involved. The below provides an estimated general compensation package:
| Basic compensation |
$25,000 – $50,000 |
| Additional Compensation |
$5,000+ |
Additional Costs Covered:
- Screening
- Legal Fees
- Medical Fees
- Child Care
- Maternity Clothing
- Lost Wages
- Travel & Lodging
We recognize that this is a life-changing experience for all involved. That’s why Surrogate Steps works with you at every step, navigating the process, answering your questions, providing resources and referrals, and ensuring your comfort.
Here are the steps you can expect to take during your surrogacy journey:
1. Preliminary Surrogate Application: Upon your submission of the application below; we will review your eligibility and invite you to complete a more detailed application.
2. Surrogacy education: Our specialists will discuss the details of our process and provide you with information and resources to prepare you for what lies ahead—emotionally, medically and legally.
3. Final eligibility confirmation: You will complete various medical, mental and background screenings.
4. Intended Parents: We will review with you the profiles of intended parents and arrange in-person meetings with those you feel most comfortable with.
5. Gestational Carrier Agreement: Once the match is successful, we will help you find an independent attorney experienced in reproductive law to represent you as you and the intended parents enter into this contract together.
6. Embryo transfer: You will begin taking medication, and then proceed with the embryo transfer.
7. Pregnancy confirmation: Approximately 10 days after the embryo transfer, you will undergo blood test to confirm a pregnancy. Once confirmed, and approximately 4 weeks after the transfer, you will have your first ultrasound and confirm the baby’s heartbeat. Then you will begin receiving compensation based on the terms of your contract.
The first ultrasound can be a very emotional step for you as well as for the intended parents. As always, Surrogate Steps’ experts are available to answer any questions you have or discuss any issues that may arise.
8. Your surrogacy journey: Enjoy your pregnancy! Surrogate Steps will continue to guide you throughout your pregnancy to ensure that you are receiving the support you need. Depending on the terms of your Gestational Carrier Agreement, the intended parents may accompany you to doctor visits and ultrasound appointments.
9. Baby is born! This is the joyous moment everyone has been waiting for. You are giving an amazing gift to the intended parents—one that will change their lives forever. They will spend time in the hospital with you, getting to know their new child. Depending on the details of the Gestational Carrier Agreement, the following may also occur at this time:
- You may spend time with the baby
- You may introduce the baby to your own family
- You may start pumping breast milk so the Intended Parents can feed their baby breast milk
Once the baby is ready to be discharged, the intended parents will take the baby to his or her new home, and you will receive your final compensation.
