Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if being a gestational carrier is right for me? keyboard_arrow_up

There are important questions to ask yourself, personal circumstances to consider, and key steps to take as you explore the possibility of becoming a carrier.

Questions

  • Are you prepared for the medical procedures and medications involved in the IVF process?
  • How do you feel about carrying a child that is not biologically your own?
  • Do you have the proper support for this process?
  • How will you explain the pregnancy and birth to others, to your children?

    • Considerations

  • Emotional demands on you and your loved ones — it’s important to have support from family and friends throughout the pregnancy and especially post-birth
  • Medical procedures that may be required
  • Time commitment
  • The legal process involved
  • Travel considerations
  • Delivery plan and post-delivery details

    • Key Steps

    We strongly recommend seeking experienced advice, whether from a professional, a former gestational carrier, or an intended parent during the decision-making process. Numerous resources exist, including our agency, to help surrogate mothers understand all facets of the process, including the facts, commitments, and potential impacts.

    Often, potential surrogates do not know anyone who has personally experienced surrogacy. Please do not hesitate to call us, and we can put you in contact with other intended parents or surrogate mothers.

    What are the requirements to become a TSE gestational carrier? keyboard_arrow_down

    Gestational carriers must meet physical and psychological health qualifications to be considered candidates for the TSEﾠsurrogate program.

    The basic qualifications include:

  • Must be a permanent resident and currently living in the U.S.A.
  • Must NOT reside in one of the following states: AZ, LA, and MI
  • Between the ages of 21 and 40 years old
  • Has given birth to a child and is raising / or raised that child and did not have any complications during pregnancy or delivery
  • You or anyone in your household must not be receiving any form of government assistance (with the exception of food stamps)
  • No history of post-partum depression or chronic mental health issues
  • Must be a Non-smoker
  • BMI between 19 – 32

    • A psychological evaluation, home visit, and background check are performed before each is qualified to match with the intended parents. We get to know our potentialﾠsurrogates personally and understand their motivations. We ensure that ourﾠsurrogates are emotionally, physically, and psychologically ready before entering our program. Once accepted, we provide strong support for ourﾠsurrogates throughout the process from decision to beyond delivery.

    What type of medical procedures are involved in being a surrogate? keyboard_arrow_down

    Your particular circumstances will dictate what medical procedures are required for surrogacy. However, all cases will involve aspects of In Vitro Fertilization or IVF. The fertilization process is conducted by qualified fertility clinics with expertise in IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies.

    The process of preparing your body for the embryo transfer and pregnancy is very specific and must be followed diligently. Injections are part of the process and may be necessary for several months. If you do not have someone to help you administer injections, a nurse at your fertility center can assist you.

    To read about the IVF process step by step, please visit The Experience section.

    Who pays for the medical and incidental expenses a surrogate incurs? keyboard_arrow_down

    All details are in the surrogacy agreement you sign with your intended parents. All out-of-pocket expenses, including travel, medical, and legal fees, should be covered by your intended parents.

    As a surrogate, do I get to choose the intended parents I am matched with? keyboard_arrow_down

    Yes. Finding the best match is the foundation for the entire surrogacy experience. It is a mutual matching process through which you choose each other.

    Do I have to find an attorney to review my contracts with the intended parents? keyboard_arrow_down

    Yes, we recommend that you retain an attorney who is familiar with surrogacy law. If you cannot access an attorney, TSE can recommend one. All attorney fees will be written into your contract.



    Become a Surrogate Mother

    Serving Clients Nationwide

    Mailing Address:

    PO Box 1359
    DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435-1359
    The Surrogacy Experience (TSE) is a gestational surrogacy agency that was founded on personal experience. The founder of the agency, with the support of her fertility clinic, welcomed her first daughter into the world through IVF. She later went on to explore surrogacy and, along with her gestational carrier, welcomed her second daughter.  The Managing Principal has been a gestational carrier twice herself and uses that experience to help our clients.
    With this foundation, our surrogacy program is a boutique approach to bringing Intended Parents and Gestational Carriers together on a surrogacy journey.  Along with the support of our network partners, we provide up-to-date information and education on such items as what is surrogacy and the surrogacy process, becoming a gestational carrier/ gestational carrier requirements, gestational carrier compensation, things to know as an intended parent, surrogacy medical process / medical procedures, how to find a surrogacy agency, surrogate laws/surrogacy laws, and navigating gay surrogacy.
    Surrogacy information is out there, but finding the right gestational surrogate agency will help you decide if surrogacy is right for you. Let The Surrogacy Experience be your source of education and information.

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    Phone: 866-660-1721
    ​​Fax: 732-749-1251
    Email: [email protected]