
A Step-by-Step Guide With Delivering Hope
Becoming a surrogate is a life-changing decision that allows you to help families achieve their dreams of parenthood. If you’re wondering, “How do I become a surrogate?” Delivering Hope is here to guide you every step of the way. From the application process to compensation and the journey itself, this guide will provide everything you need to know to begin your surrogacy journey.
Understanding the Surrogacy Process
Surrogacy is a unique and deeply rewarding experience, but it also comes with specific requirements and steps that must be followed. Delivering Hope ensures that all surrogates are well-informed and fully supported throughout the entire process.
To qualify as a surrogate, you must meet specific health, lifestyle, and background requirements to ensure a safe and successful journey for both you and the intended parents.
Basic Qualifications to Become a Surrogate
Before applying, make sure you meet the fundamental qualifications required for surrogacy:
- Be between 21-40 years old
- Have given birth to at least one healthy child
- Have a history of uncomplicated pregnancies
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Have a stable and supportive living environment
- Pass a medical and psychological evaluation
- Have no history of drug or alcohol abuse
- Be a non-smoker
- Have a BMI within the recommended range
Delivering Hope takes pride in ensuring that only 1-2% of applicants successfully complete the rigorous screening process. This ensures that all surrogates are truly prepared for the incredible journey ahead.
If you’re ready to start, you can begin your application here: Apply to Become a Surrogate
The Application Process: How to Get Started

If you meet the basic qualifications, the next step is to start the application process with Delivering Hope. The process is designed to ensure that you are physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for surrogacy. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
Step 1: Submit Your Initial Application
The first step is to complete a preliminary application, where you’ll answer questions about your medical history, lifestyle, and pregnancy background. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will move on to the full application.
Step 2: Initial Consultation & Screening
After submitting the full application, a Delivering Hope representative will schedule a consultation to discuss the surrogacy journey, answer any questions, and ensure that you are a strong candidate for surrogacy.
During this stage, you will also undergo:
- Medical history review
- Background checks (including your spouse or anyone living in your home)
- Home visit and spouse interview
- Reference checks
- Pregnancy-related medical records review
- OBGYN visit & doctor sign-off
Once you complete these steps successfully, you’ll officially be accepted into the program!
Step 3: Matching with Intended Parents
Finding the perfect match is one of the most important aspects of the surrogacy journey. Delivering Hope carefully matches surrogates and intended parents based on:
- Communication styles
- Shared values & expectations
- Preferences regarding pregnancy-related decisions
Once a match is made, both parties will sign a Matching Agreement, and the intended parents will submit their first agency payment. Then, you will undergo additional medical screenings and psychological evaluations to ensure you’re fully prepared.
Surrogate Compensation: How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid?

One of the most common questions is, “How much do surrogates get paid?” Delivering Hope offers one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the industry.
Base Compensation
- First-Time Surrogates: $50,000+
- Experienced Surrogates: $60,000+
Pre-Transfer Compensation
- $500 Legal Clearance Fee
- $500 Medication Start Fee
- $2,000 Embryo Transfer Fee
- Full medical and travel expense coverage
- Health insurance (if needed)
Additional Benefits & Payments
Delivering Hope provides additional financial support throughout your pregnancy:
- $7,500 Multiples Fee (for twins or more)
- $5,000 C-Section Fee
- $10,000 Partial / $20,000 Full Hysterectomy Compensation
- $300 Monthly Allowance (from legal contracts to 1 month postpartum)
- $1,000 Maternity Clothing Allowance
- Weekly housekeeping (starting at 30 weeks)
- Lost wages for medical appointments, transfer, and postpartum recovery
For a full breakdown of compensation and benefits, visit: Surrogate Compensation
The Surrogacy Journey: What to Expect
Once you are medically cleared and matched with your intended parents, the official surrogacy journey begins!
1. Contract Phase
You will work with an experienced attorney (paid for by the intended parents) to review and finalize your surrogacy contract. This legal agreement protects both you and the intended parents and outlines expectations for both parties.
2. Medication & Embryo Transfer
After the legal process is complete, you will start a medication protocol to prepare your body for embryo transfer. The fertility clinic will provide a detailed calendar outlining your appointments, medications, and travel details. Once everything is ready, you will undergo the embryo transfer procedure at the intended parent’s fertility clinic.
3. Pregnancy & Medical Care
A blood test will confirm pregnancy approximately 10 days after the embryo transfer. You will then:
- Attend regular medical check-ups
- Have hormone level monitoring
- Undergo ultrasounds to confirm a healthy pregnancy
- Transition to an OB/GYN in your local area
4. Delivery & Postpartum Support
Leading up to delivery, Delivering Hope ensures all hospital paperwork is complete so that the intended parents can be present at the birth. After delivery, we continue offering postpartum support and a customized gift to celebrate your incredible contribution.
For a more detailed timeline of the surrogacy process, visit What to Expect Through Surrogacy
Start Your Surrogacy Journey with Delivering Hope Today!
If you’ve been wondering, “How do I become a surrogate?” Now is the time to take the first step! Delivering Hope is dedicated to providing top-tier support, generous compensation, and an incredible community of surrogates.
Whether you are motivated by the financial benefits, the desire to help others, or both, becoming a surrogate with Delivering Hope is an extraordinary experience that changes lives.
✅ Apply today and see if you qualify: Start Your Application
✅ Learn more about compensation and benefits: Surrogate Compensation
✅ Understand the entire journey of surrogacy: What to Expect Through Surrogacy
Becoming a surrogate is an empowering and selfless act. Let Delivering Hope be your partner in this remarkable journey!