Surrogate Mothers
Who pays for me to travel if I don’t live in California or near the fertility clinic?
Answer: The Intended Parents you match with will cover all costs associated with your surrogacy.
How much does surrogacy cost?
Summary: Please see our surrogate cost page. Answer: Please see our surrogate cost page.
How do I request my Medical/OBGYN Records and send it to Patriot Conceptions?
Summary: Use the "Medical Record" page and follow the steps to retrieve your Medical/OBGYN Records and upload them Answer: Use the "Medical Record" page and follow the steps to retrieve your Medical/OBGYN Records and upload them You can easily ...
What do I need to do to match with intended parents?
Summary: Submit your available times in order for us to arrange a Match Meeting with intended parents. Then, go through the Matching Process before a decision is finalized. Answer: In order to start matching with intended parents, first you need to ...
Is the process to become a surrogate mother difficult?
Overall, the process of becoming a surrogate mother can be complex and involves many different steps. We understand all the legal, medical, and emotional implications that surrogacy can have but we are here to make this process easier and less ...
Will this pregnancy be different for me from my natural pregnancies?
A surrogate pregnancy can differ from natural pregnancies in various aspects. Emotionally, the connection may vary, as surrogates carry the baby for intended parents. Medical monitoring and legal agreements are typically more intensive, requiring ...
Will the baby have any of my DNA as a gestational carrier?
As a gestational carrier, the baby will not have any of your DNA. The genetic material used for the embryo comes from the intended parents or donors, not from the gestational carrier. The gestational carrier's role is to provide a nurturing ...
Can I choose the individual or couple I am a surrogate for?
Yes, at Patriot Conceptions, you have the freedom to choose the individual or couple you would like to be a surrogate for. We follow a careful selection process where Intended Parents are presented with your profile based on the criteria you've ...
Will there be any expenses for me during the surrogacy process?
Rest assured, all surrogate-related costs are covered by the Intended Parents. Initially, you may incur small expenses, such as mailing your medical records.
How long does it take to be matched with Intended Parents?
Typically, it takes about 4-5 weeks, from intake form to match the confirmation.
How should I use the Calendar in Patriot Conceptions Portal?
The Calendar page is a useful tool to keep track of all your Appointments, Meetings, and Medications, as well as manage your Available Times in order for us to arrange meetings for you. You can access the Calendar page through the "Calendar" button ...
How long after my last delivery do I have to wait to apply for surrogacy?
You may begin the screening process 2 to 3 months after your delivery. Your profile would not become active on our database until you have stopped breastfeeding and the appropriate amount of time has passed to allow your body to heal after your ...
How does a surrogate mother get pregnant?
A surrogate mother gets pregnant through the process of assisted reproductive technology, also known as IVF. During IVF, a woman’s eggs are fertilized with sperm outside of her body. Then, the embryos are transferred back into the woman’s womb for ...
What is the difference between gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy? What are the advantages of gestational surrogacy?
In gestational surrogacy, the baby is not biological-related to the surrogate. However, in traditional surrogacy, the baby has a biological connection with the person who carries the baby. In gestational surrogacy, embryos are produced by in vitro ...
How much does a surrogate make?
The base compensation for first-time surrogate mothers ranges from $35,000 to $55,000 depending on the state of residence. Experienced surrogate mothers can earn between $50,000 to $91,000 depending on the state of residence. In addition to the base ...
How long the entire surrogacy process can take?
The surrogacy process can take anywhere from 12 months to 18 months for the majority of intended parents, depending on each case and the location of your surrogate.