SURROGACY SERVICES
At Heartland Surrogacy, we understand the importance of compassionate support during this journey. Our team leverages its expertise to provide transparent and exceptional case management, guiding you every step of the way. Details of our services are provided below.
Matches from the heart
We build matches that are based on shared goals and respect. A strong relationship with your gestational surrogate will foster the collaboration and respect needed for a successful journey.
Surrogate Recruitment
We will look for a surrogate who meets the requirements set by your fertility clinic and the preferences you’ve shared with us.
Matching
Our proven, personalized matching process ensures each client views one carefully selected profile at a time. The profile you receive will include estimated costs for a journey with that specific surrogate. We then facilitate a match meeting to explore compatibility.
Surrogate Screening
We prescreen surrogate candidates before they are accepted into our program. Every surrogate meets the requirements listed here and has passed the following:
- phone interview(s)
- criminal background check of candidate an any other adults living in the household
- OB medical clearance
- professional medical records review
- virtual home visit
- professional insurance review.
Coordination
We will manage the logistical details of your journey and coordinate the necessary steps between you, your surrogate, and your providers.
Appointment Scheduling
This includes preliminary psychological evaluations and testing, medical screening, fertility and obstetric appointments, meetings with attorneys and other providers, legal filings, and legal procedures/hearings.
Travel Arrangements
We can assist, or fully execute, travel arrangements for your surrogate’s medical clearance and embryo transfer appointments, as needed.
Hospital Introduction
We coordinate with your delivery hospital to ensure they are fully prepared for a surrogacy pregnancy, including confirming receipt of parentage paperwork and facilitating communication with key staff.
Escrow Coordination
We provide an additional layer of oversight to your escrow account, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements. We’ll keep you informed of major upcoming expenses, so you can plan accordingly.
Timeline Management
We connect with your providers to ensure medical testing is completed on time, legal paperwork is executed according to best practices, and everyone is prepared for the delivery of your little one(s)!
Expert Guidance
Our team will guide you and your surrogate through the necessary steps for a successful journey. This includes helping you connect with providers, locate resources, and support you through the ups and downs of your journey.
Education
You and your surrogate will start your journey with accurate and transparent information about the surrogacy process and industry standards. We’ll also have touch points at major milestones to go over details of the next steps.
Mediation
Heartland Surrogacy will serve as an intermediary in your match so that you can focus on your relationship and the joy of pregnancy.
Finding Qualified Providers
Through our extended network, we can help you and your surrogate find the providers you need, including
- ART attorneys
- Escrow management
- Surrogacy insurance broker
- Psychological services
- IVF and monitoring clinics
- Gamete-donation services
- Doulas and lactation consultants
Support Sessions
In addition to regular check-ins, you and your surrogate have the option of setting up support sessions with your case manager. They can be individual or recurring meetings.