What Should I Expect as a Surrogate?
- The Babymoon Team
- Dec 27, 2024
- 4 min read
Becoming a surrogate is a rewarding journey that allows you to help create a family while experiencing the support and care of a dedicated team. At Babymoon Surrogacy, we are with you every step of the way, offering guidance, resources, and a community of support. Here’s what to expect as a surrogate with us, based on our proven process and commitment to your well-being.
1. Initial Consultation and Application Process
Your surrogacy journey starts with an initial conversation where we’ll talk about your interest in becoming a surrogate, your health history, and answer any questions you have. If it feels like a good fit, you’ll complete our surrogate application, which helps us understand your background and preferences.
From the beginning, we focus on creating strong matches between surrogates and intended parents, ensuring everyone feels confident moving forward together.
2. Matching with Intended Parents
Once you’ve passed the screening, we’ll begin the process of matching you with intended parents. At Babymoon Surrogacy, we take pride in facilitating strong, mutually respectful matches. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the intended parents and develop a relationship that’s built on trust and communication.
We believe in creating matches where both surrogates and intended parents feel supported, which is why we make sure to take your preferences into account, ensuring compatibility and shared goals.
3. Medical and Psychological Screenings
As part of the screening process, you’ll undergo thorough medical and psychological evaluations to ensure you’re physically and emotionally ready for surrogacy. This includes a full medical check-up with a reproductive endocrinologist and a psychological evaluation for both you and your partner (if applicable).
This process is vital to ensure that you’re fully prepared for a healthy pregnancy and that you have the emotional resources to handle the responsibilities of surrogacy.
4. Legal Agreements
Surrogacy is a legal process as well as a personal one. Once you’ve been matched, the next step is drafting the legal agreements that outline everyone’s roles and responsibilities. You’ll work with an independent attorney, paid for by the intended parents, to ensure your rights are protected and everything is clearly outlined.
This contract will cover important aspects such as compensation, parental rights, medical care, and decision-making during the pregnancy.
5. Embryo Transfer and Pregnancy
Once the legal contracts are signed, the medical process begins with the embryo transfer. You’ll follow a treatment plan prepared by a fertility clinic to get your body ready, which might include medications to prepare your uterus for implantation. The embryo transfer itself is quick and generally painless.
After a successful pregnancy confirmation, you’ll attend regular OB appointments. Throughout the pregnancy, our team will be in close contact with you to ensure you’re supported, healthy, and well-cared for.
6. Delivery and Post-Delivery Care
The birth is an incredibly special moment where you get to witness the joy of the intended parents meeting their baby for the first time. You’ll have a delivery plan in place to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and prepared. Our team will work closely with you to coordinate with your OB, confirm the delivery hospital, and finalize any other details.
Post-delivery, you will be supported as you recover, with compensation for any extended postpartum care, such as milk pumping or rest periods. We remain available to assist with any additional needs you may have.
Compensation and Financial Support
At Babymoon Surrogacy, we understand that becoming a surrogate is a significant commitment, and we aim to provide comprehensive support throughout the journey. Our compensation package is designed to recognize and reward your dedication while ensuring your well-being. Here’s a list of the benefits you can expect:
Main Base Compensation
Medical Screening Fee
Legal Contract Fee
Monthly Allowance
Maternity Clothing Allowance
Food Allowance
Childcare Funds
Travel Expenses
Embryo Transfers
Lost Wages
Bed Rest Compensation
Breast Milk Compensation
Twin Compensation
Health Insurance Coverage
Psychological Support
Life Insurance
These benefits are designed to provide you with the financial support and resources needed during your surrogacy experience, ensuring you feel valued and cared for every step of the way.
Ongoing Support and Lifelong Connections
At Babymoon Surrogacy, we’re committed to your well-being not just during your pregnancy, but afterward as well. Many of our surrogates and intended parents build lifelong connections and remain in touch long after the surrogacy journey is over. Our community of surrogates provides a wonderful support network where you can share experiences, advice, and encouragement with others who have been through similar journeys.
Becoming a surrogate with Babymoon Surrogacy is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone’s life while receiving the care and support you need. From the moment you apply to the post-delivery care, we’re with you, ensuring that your experience is as fulfilling and seamless as possible.
Babymoon Surrogacy Intake Form
If you’re ready to begin this life-changing journey, or if you have more questions about the process, reach out to us today by submitting an initial intake form. We’re excited to help you take the next step toward making dreams come true!
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