Welcoming a child into your family is a deeply personal and joyous event. For many individuals or couples facing infertility or other challenges in starting a family, surrogacy offers a path to parenthood filled with hope and possibility. The following article delves into the surrogacy journey for intended parents.
Support Every Step of the Way
At Delivering Hope, their mission is clear: to support intended parents throughout the surrogacy process, ensuring a stress-free and rewarding experience. From the initial consultation to bringing home your baby, the agency is committed to guiding and facilitating every detail of this personal journey.
Testimonials from satisfied intended parents underscore the value of their commitment to excellence. Many former clients express gratitude for the agency’s dedicated support, highlighting how the company guided him and his partner through the surrogacy process with unparalleled dedication and care.
Understanding Surrogacy: The Screening Process
Choosing a surrogate to carry your baby is a significant decision, and Delivering Hope recognizes the importance of trust and compatibility in this process. Their rigorous screening process ensures that only the most qualified and compassionate individuals become part of their program. With a meticulous review of applications, thorough background checks, and comprehensive medical evaluations, they guarantee the highest standards of care for both intended parents and surrogates.
What to Expect
Embarking on the surrogacy journey can feel overwhelming, but the following information is intended to help clients navigate each phase with confidence. Here’s an overview of what to expect:
- Consultation: Your journey begins with a personalized consultation where they address your questions, understand your needs, and provide detailed information about the surrogacy process.
- Application: Clients are required to complete an application outlining individual preferences and expectations, which will be used to match with a surrogate who shares your values and goals.
- Matching: They carefully match intended parents and surrogates based on various factors, including communication styles, personality, and termination stance. Once a potential match is identified, the agency facilitates a meeting to ensure compatibility and mutual agreement to proceed.
- Surrogate Medical Screening: Your surrogate undergoes comprehensive medical screenings and psychological evaluations to ensure she is physically and emotionally prepared for the surrogacy journey.
- Contracts & Escrow: Legal contracts are drafted to outline the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved. The team assists with finding experienced attorneys and managing the escrow process to safeguard financial transactions.
- Medication & Transfer: Once contracts are finalized, your surrogate begins the medication cycle to prepare her body for embryo transfer. They coordinate all necessary medical appointments and travel arrangements for a seamless experience.
- Pregnancy: Throughout the pregnancy, they provide ongoing support and guidance to both intended parents and surrogates. Regular updates, appointments, and personalized care ensure a positive and rewarding journey for all involved.
- Bringing Home Your Baby: As the due date approaches, Delivering Hope continues to support clients every step of the way, helping them prepare for the arrival of their little one and ensuring a smooth transition into parenthood.
Anticipated Costs
Understanding the financial aspects of surrogacy is crucial for intended parents. Here’s a breakdown of the anticipated costs associated with our surrogacy program:
- Surrogate Compensation: Compensation for surrogate mothers is thoughtfully structured to provide comprehensive support and recognition for their invaluable contribution to the surrogacy journey. Tailored to factors such as experience, location, and specific arrangement requirements, the compensation package ensures equitable remuneration and acknowledgment of each surrogate’s role. The surrogate compensation is flexible, reflecting their experience and previous successful pregnancies. First-time surrogates can anticipate a starting amount of $45,000, while experienced surrogates with proven track records may receive between $55,000 to $60,000 or more, recognizing their expertise and commitment.
- Agency Fee: A total agency fee of $28,000 is divided into three installments, covering various services and support throughout the surrogacy journey.
- Additional Expenses: In addition to the surrogate compensation and pre-transfer expense reimbursement, surrogate mothers are eligible for additional compensation to recognize various aspects of the pregnancy journey. This encompasses a range of allowances and benefits tailored to ensure the surrogate’s comfort and well-being:
- Meal reimbursement of $75 for the surrogate and $75 per day for a companion.
- Various allowances, including a $7,500 Multiples Fee, $500 for Invasive Procedures, and $500 for Mock Cycle, acknowledging the additional responsibilities and commitments involved.
- Compensation ranging from $7,500 to $10,000 for partial or full hysterectomy, recognizing the significant impact on the surrogate’s body and health.
- Supportive measures such as doctor-ordered bed rest compensation, with $250 per week at home or $500 per week at the hospital, ensuring the surrogate’s well-being during critical stages of the pregnancy journey.
- Reimbursement for lost wages during transfer and postpartum phases, alleviating financial burdens and providing stability.
- Travel costs, medication, and insurance.
- A $200 Monthly Allowance, starting at legal clearance and continuing until one month after delivery or until pumping ends, ensuring ongoing financial support.
- A $750 Maternity Clothing Allowance, acknowledging the surrogate’s changing body and ensuring comfort throughout the pregnancy.
- Thoughtful gestures such as bump boxes throughout pregnancy and customized ice cream from Salt & Straw upon medication commencement, adding personalized touches and fostering a sense of care and appreciation.
- Three hours of weekly housekeeping starting at 30 weeks, offering practical assistance and support during the later stages of pregnancy.
Conclusion
Embarking on the surrogacy journey as an intended parent can be an emotional rollercoaster filled with excitement and challenges. However, with Delivering Hope as their trusted partner, intended parents can find solace in knowing that they will be met with unwavering support, guidance, and care at every turn. From the initial consultation to the joyous moment of bringing home their baby, the agency ensures that intended parents feel empowered, informed, and cherished throughout their surrogacy experience.
