Challenges of Finding a Surrogate

What to Know About Independent Surrogacy

  

 If you’re planning to find a surrogate on your own, there are two essential problems to overcome.

1:  It’s hard to find surrogates.  This is why 90% of intended parents turn to surrogacy agencies. Couples can have success locating their own surrogate through friends, online forums and other means, but it requires significant time devoted to locating a surrogate while also competing with other families, risking disappointment. 

2:  On average, only 2% of surrogates qualify. That means only 1 in 50 of interested surrogates pass the screening process. So, while finding a surrogate on your own is possible, you still need the services of a surrogacy company to help you with the screening process to ensure your surrogate can continue.

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As with any process, the prospect of saving money by doing services on your own is attractive.  It is important you understand all the risks so you can decide the best option. 

The Reality of Surrogate Qualification

Since only 2% of potential surrogates successfully pass the screening process that includes medical review, psychological evaluation and lifestyle requirements necessary for a safe and successful surrogacy journey.

Here is why it can be difficult for surrogates to pass the screening process.

Common Disqualifying Factors

Even when working with someone you know and trust, various factors can prevent a potential surrogate from qualifying:

Medical Complications
 

  • Pregnancy-related health conditions

  • BMI requirements set by fertility clinics

  • Previous pregnancy complications

  • Underlying health issues

  • Medication contraindications

Psychological Considerations
 

  • Emotional readiness for surrogacy

  • Family support assessment

  • Previous pregnancy loss history

  • Current life stressors

  • Relationship stability

Practical Challenges
 

  • Insurance complications

  • Living situation concerns

  • Travel limitations

  • Work schedule conflicts

  • Support system availability

The Costs of Failed Screening

When a surrogate doesn't pass screening, families burden these costs:

  • Most surrogacy agency’s psychological and social assessment screening costs $5- 10K per surrogate.

  • Your Fertility medical screening costs range 3-10K (check with your clinic).

  • Legal contract fees range 3-10K varies depending on location.

Time Impact on Your Journey

  1. Finding a surrogate:  Time to find a surrogate varies this can be months or years.

  2. Screening process through embryo transfer: 4-5 months.

 

 

Our Solution: Reducing Costs and Simplifying Your Journey

With our expertise, we streamlined the screening process so you are shielded from repeated surrogacy agency screening fees. 

Here is how we save you costs:

1. Free Initial Screening: 

We offer preliminary screening at no cost to help identify potential issues early before committing more financial and emotional resources to an unqualified surrogate, and you can send us unlimited surrogates.

2. In-Depth Screening: $5,000 

Unlimited surrogates screened for this fee until you have a successful transfer.

Screening your surrogate at this stage includes:

  • Expert evaluation of surrogate candidates

  • Medical record review

  • Thorough psychological assessment

  • Insurance verification

This program is designed to help you save money and benefit from a much easier process than doing the legwork completely on your own.

You decide how quickly you move through your journey, but we are here to make the process easier and save you money.

3. Complete Case Management and Completing Your Journey: $10,000-$20,000

Now that you know your surrogate is ready to move on to the clinical review stage, you are a step closer to achieving your dream.

We can guide you through the rest of the process with complete case management, which includes:

  • Mediation with attorneys and fertility clinics.

  • Assistance with travel coordination, outside monitoring, medication schedules and insurance coverage reviews and more.

If you have a surrogate and you’re ready to become a parent, we are prepared to guide you to the finish line.

What If My Surrogate Doesn’t Qualify?

Because only 2% of surrogates pass the screening process, we are prepared to seamlessly transition you to one of our other programs, starting with matching you with an already thoroughly screened surrogate.

So, if your surrogate(s) can’t qualify, we offer:

Backup Matching Services

If your chosen surrogate doesn't qualify, we provide:

  • Immediate access to our pool of pre-screened surrogates

  • Quick matching within 1-6 months

  • Thoroughly vetted candidates

  • Seamless transition to your journey

  • Continued support throughout the process

Success Through Professional Screening

Our screening process helps:

  • Identify qualified candidates early

  • Prevent emotional and financial investment in non-viable matches

  • Ensure compliance with medical and legal requirements

  • Protect all parties involved

  • Maintain healthy relationships throughout the journey

The Value of a Safety Net

By working with American Surrogacy's Independent Program, you gain:

  • Professional screening expertise

  • Time-saving processes

  • Cost-effective solutions

  • Emotional support

  • Backup matching options if needed

Take The First Step

Don't risk delays in your journey to parenthood. Let us help evaluate your chosen surrogate or connect you with a pre-screened candidate who's ready to help you build your family.

Contact us today to learn more about our Independent Program and how we can help protect your surrogacy journey while saving you time and resources.

Your path to parenthood deserves the security of professional support and qualified candidates.