The journey from applying to become a surrogate to post-partum recovery typically spans about 16-18 months. With Donor Exchanges, youll receive comprehensive support at each step to make your experience as fulflling as possible.
Navigating the surrogacy process can initially seem daunting and emotionally charged. We're here to help you understand each of the seven stages, what's required from you, and the general timeline. Note that each surrogacy journey is unique and timelines may vary.
• Complete the surrogate application to provide personal, health, fnancial, and support network information.
• Access the Surrogate Portal upon application approval.
• Connect with a Surrogate Advisor for an introduction and initial queries.
• Submit medical records for review.
• Engage in a detailed video interview with a mental health professional, covering your motivations, support system, pregnency history, and personal experiences.
• Ensure you have a Primany Support Person for support throughout the joumey.
• Undergo psychological O screening to confirm suitebility.
• Review profiles and match with intended parents based on mutual preferences regarding surrogacy specifics like embryo transfer and selective reduction.
• Participate in a direct video call with potential matches to discuss expectations and build a connection.
• Confrm your match choice with the Donor Exchanges team.
• Attend a medical soreening at the IVF clinic, usually requiring an overnight stay, to undergo physical exams, sonograms, and blood tests.
• Work with legal counsel to fnalize the surrogacy contract detailing all aspects of the journey.
• Start medications and attend local monitoring appointments to prepare for embryo transfer.
• Travel to the IVF clinic for the embryo transfer, which may last 3-7 days.
• Start medications and attend local monitoring appointments to prepare for embryo transfer.
• Travel to the IVF clinic for the embryo transfer, which may last 3-7 days.
• Follow up with beta tests and routine appointments at your local clinic to monitor •pregnancy progress.
• Engege regularly with intended parents to share updates and deepen relationships.
• Transition from being a surrogate to normal life, reflecting on the profound impact of your contribution.
• Depending on your relationship with the intended parents, remain in contact and potentially visit.
After Application Submission:Youll gain access to our Surrogate Portal to proceed with pre-screening. Our team will contact you within 1-2 business days.
Phone Screening: Discuss in-depth the surrogacy process, support System, and motivations with our mental health professionals.
Overall Duration: From application to delivery, the journey typically spans 16-18 months, though individual experiences may vary.
Time to Pregnancy: Pregnancy can occur within 3-4 months of if application if the medical and preparation phases progress smoothly.
Overview Our application process is meticulously designed to inform and support potential surrogates, ensuring they feel well-prepared and guided through every stage of their journey. Three-Step Application Process We have streamlined the application into three distinct steps, each designed to gather necessary information and prepare you for the surrogacy journey.
• Purpose: Gather basic personal information including your location, medical history, and details about previous pregnancies.
• Duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
• Note: Please review our surragacy requirements before appying. These criteria ensure that candidates suitable for surrogacy from medical, emotional, and physical standpoints. If your application does not meet our requirements, it does not refleot on your health or capability to bear a pregnancy but indicates a mismatch with our specific IVF-related qualifcations.
After you submit your initial application, our Surrogate team will review it and guide you to the next step if you qualify.
• Access: Granted once our Initial application is appraved and additianal information is doemed satisfactory.
• Features: This portal will guide you through detailed tasks. including in-depth health history Inquiries and matching prefferences.
• Process: You will complete medical releases and other documentation. Your medical records nr0 then sacuraly shared vith fn clinie handing ycur Intended parents' IVF process for further roview.
• Final Step: Upon completing tasks in the Surrogate Portal and after a thorough evaluation by our team, you will move on to the surrogacy consultation.
• Method: A comprehensive video call with a licensed mental health professional to discuss your motivation, support system, interests, and any lingering questions you may have.
• Outcome: Successful completion of this consultation will make you fully prepared to be matched with intended parents.
Completion Once the surrogacy consultation is complete and you are confrmed as a suitable candidate, you will be ready to be matched with intended parents, marking an exciting phase of your surrogacy journey.
