This process takes an average of 18-24 months, but can vary depending on your personal circumstances.
Below is a brief overview of surrogacy through our agency.
APPLICATION
You will start the process with this preliminary application. You will provide a number of supporting documents and have an intake call with a member of our staff. Your screening with our agency will include background checks on all adults in your household. We will also review your medical records and conduct a home study.
MATCHING
When you have been accepted into our program, we will help you create a profile. When you are ready to match, we will present you with the profile of intended parent(s) who share your goals for a successful journey. If after reviewing a profile you are interested in learning more, we will set up a video match call between all parties. This will include you (and your partner, if applicable), the intended parent(s), and a member of our staff.
SCREENING
LEGAL
The work on the gestational carrier agreement (GCA) will begin after psychological and medical clearance has been issued. You will be represented by a separate attorney from that of the intended parent(s) and will be able to review the contract before it is signed.
TRANSFER
The embryo transfer can be scheduled after the contract is signed by all parties. Each clinic has a unique medication protocol, but the time between the start of medications and transfer day is usually around 3-5 weeks. You will have several appointments during this time to check on your body’s readiness for transfer.
PREGNANCY
After your pregnancy is confirmed, you will have the opportunity to enjoy each milestone and grow your relationship with the intended parents. While awaiting the arrival of the baby(ies), we will continue to support you. We will also work with attorneys to get the proper paperwork completed before the birth.
Support in Your Journey
As a Heartland surrogate, you will have the benefit of working with a local agency that values your hard work and compassion. With an experienced gestational carrier at the head of our organization, we know the importance of trust and communication in surrogacy arrangements.
Our surrogates set their own compensation; we suggest a minimum base of $45,000 and can guide you in adjusting for experience and carrying multiples. The base compensation is solely for your pain and suffering during the pregnancy; it does not include variable or optional fees. You can find more details in our surrogate compensation summary.
