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Do I qualify to be a Surrogate Mother? |
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Yes, if you are between the ages of 21 and 38, have enjoyed pregnancy before, are height and weight proportionate and have a healthy life style. |
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Can I become a Surrogate Mother if my tubes are tied? |
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Yes. You can be a Gestational Surrogate, with the possibility of being a Traditional Surrogate by undergoing an egg retrieval procedure. |
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What is the Surrogacy Matching Process? |
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Once you have completed the profile and screening process, your information will be provided to potential Intended Parent(s) for their review. Careful consideration is given to your personal preference on what type of Intended Parent(s) you are willing to be matched with. Depending upon the Surrogate and Intended Parent(s) location, a conference call or in person meeting will be scheduled to decide whether both parties are interested in moving forward. |
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What are the Intended Parent(s) usually looking for in a Surrogate Mother? |
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Intended Parent(s) have various criteria, however they are mostly looking for someone who is healthy, lives in a stable and peaceful environment, and has a good support system. |
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What type of medications will I be required to take? |
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During the fertility treatment cycle, you will take medications both orally and through small injections under the skin. In some instances, you may be required to administer intramuscular injections. Each physician’s office has a different medication protocol. The particular physician’s office that you will be working with will explain in detail your medications, side effects if any, and what will be expected of you. |
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How many embryos are usually transferred to the Surrogate Mother? |
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The doctor’s office together with the Intended Parent(s) will decide how many embryos will be transferred. This will depend on factors, such as, quality of the embryos, age of egg provider (either a donor or the Intended Mother herself), and number of embryos available to transfer. The average number of embryos transferred is from 2 to 4. |
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Will I feel pain during the embryo transfer? |
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For the most part Surrogates feel nothing during the transfer procedure. It is painless and lasts only a few minutes. |
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How do I receive my compensation? |
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You will start receiving a $200 monthly allowance upon passing the physical exam with the doctor’s office. Once a pregnancy is confirmed by the 14 day blood test you will start receiving monthly installments of $2,200 until delivery takes places. The balance, if any, will be due to you upon delivery. |
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Will I have to pay for medical treatments, medications, or travel expenses? |
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All reasonable and necessary expenses that are incurred during the surrogacy cycle will be paid for by the Intended Parent(s). Examples of these expenses include, but are not limited to; legal fees, psychological evaluation, lost wages, medical appointments/procedures, all medications directly related to the surrogacy cycle, and child care reimbursements. These items and those not listed are covered in your surrogacy contract that is reviewed with the attorney who will represent you. |
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Will I have an attorney to discuss the Surrogacy Contract and Pre-Birth Judgment? |
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Yes! An attorney will be retained to represent and guide you through the Surrogacy Contract and Pre-Birth Judgment. The attorney will explain in detail your responsibilities, benefits package, compensation, and the cessation of parental rights. |
