Surrogate Questions

Women become surrogates for a variety of deeply personal reasons. Many are motivated by a desire to help others build the families they dream of. Some have friends or family members who struggled with infertility and want to give that gift to others. Surrogates also receive meaningful financial compensation, which can help with personal goals like paying off student loans, buying a home, or saving for their own children's education. Most surrogates describe the experience as one of the most rewarding things they've ever done.

To qualify as a surrogate with BabiesSprouts Surrogacy, you generally must be between 21 and 38 years old, have had at least one uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery, maintain a healthy BMI (typically between 18 and 32), be a non-smoker and drug-free, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Each application is reviewed individually, and some requirements may be flexible depending on your overall health profile.

Surrogate compensation at BabiesSprouts Surrogacy starts at $50,000 or more for first-time surrogates, with experienced surrogates earning significantly more. In addition to base compensation, surrogates receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include monthly allowances, maternity clothing allowance, housekeeping support, and reimbursement for pregnancy-related expenses. Total compensation packages can range from $60,000 to over $100,000 depending on experience and circumstances.

No. In gestational surrogacy—which is the only type BabiesSprouts Surrogacy facilitates—you have no genetic connection to the baby. The embryo is created using the intended parents' egg and sperm (or donor gametes) through IVF and then transferred to your uterus. You are providing a safe and nurturing environment for the baby to grow, but the child's DNA comes entirely from the egg and sperm providers.

An embryo will be created in a fertility clinic lab using IVF and will later be transferred to the surrogate’s uterus by a fertility clinic doctor.

It depends on where you’re at. Surrogacy is legal in California and many other surrogacy-friendly states throughout the U.S.

Yes. For the safety of surrogates and children, intended parents are usually screened. There are a number of requirements for intended parents that must be met. Their results will determine if they’re actually ready to begin the surrogacy process.

That just depends on the individual relationship and the preferences of those involved. Most surrogacy partners find that they enjoy staying in touch before, during and even after the journey. Other partners prefer less contact and will be content to go their separate ways after the baby is born.

Yes, if you are breastfeeding, you can still apply. If you meet all requirements, we will work with you to determine the best timeline for you to move forward.

Based on guidelines set by fertility clinics, we can begin surrogates 3 months after a vaginal delivery or 6 months after a delivery by C-section.

We review antidepressant use on a case-by-case basis while reviewing medical records.

If you don’t use them you lose them. Meaning, every month a group of eggs enter the race to become the one that is ovulated. The other eggs that “run the race,” but don’t win just die off. In short, egg freezing does not hurt your future fertility.

Once you have completed the necessary paperwork and submitted your medical records to us for review, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a month to find a strong match for you. Our focus is to match you with an individual or couple based on your needs and desires, allowing you to have an experience that is both enriching and fulfilling.

Yes. We believes single mothers are just as capable of being surrogates as a woman who is married. If you are single, it is very important that you have some type of support system in place prior to committing to any surrogate program.

Sure! The decision to be a gestational surrogate for an individual or couple is mutually agreed upon by you and the other party. You will be presented with profiles of available intended parents from our surrogacy agency that meet your criteria. The relationship between you and the parent(s) you work with is of the utmost importance to us. We take the matching process very seriously and your role in this process is paramount.

Provided that your policy specifically and clearly states there is no exclusion for a surrogate pregnancy, your plan may be used with your consent.

Yes. If you do not have health insurance, a surrogate-specific medical plan may be purchased for you by the intended parents for the duration of your pregnancy.

Being overweight does not necessarily disqualify you from being a surrogate. The IVF physician that performs your medical evaluation will make this determination. If you are considered to be obese, you may not qualify.

Absolutely! Our surrogates are in complete control of how many embryos they are willing to receive during an embryo transfer. This topic will be discussed in your screening process, during the matching process, and then confirmed in your legal contract so that all parties agree prior to an embryo transfer.

Yes, provided that your OB accepts the health insurance plan being utilized for the pregnancy.

Having the support of family and friends is so important to your surrogacy journey. While those conversations may seem challenging, we're happy to offer guidance on the best way to share information and anticipate different reactions.

Though we understand why it seems like surrogates would grow attached to the baby during the pregnancy, many describe the experience as being completely different from what they felt during pregnancies for their own biological children. Knowing you are giving a gift to other parents changes the framework.

It’s difficult to put the journey into words, and that’s why we are so appreciative of BabiesSprouts surrogates who are willing to share their experiences. Our Success Stories, which include perspectives from both surrogates and intended parents, paint a picture of what you may expect on your path and the joy you will bring to a growing family.

Please fill out this application form to start. After that, we’ll set up a Zoom call (or whatsapp) to chat about how the process works and ensure all your questions about compensation are answered.