What Is Surrogacy?
Surrogacy is a beautiful act of generosity, full of purpose and possibility. By giving birth to a child for another family, a surrogate is a life-changing partner for people who want to have a baby but can’t go through a pregnancy of their own for medical or personal reasons.
As a surrogate, you’re transforming someone’s life, helping bring a new one into the world, and changing your own in the process. It’s a serious commitment, physically, mentally, and emotionally. A hormonal roller coaster. A feat of epic proportions. And—if you ask any one of us who has experienced it firsthand—
completely worth it.
Many of us have been inspired by people in our lives who would be incredible parents but face obstacles to having children—a gay best friend, for example, or a favorite aunt with fertility issues. Given a chance to bring joy to what could otherwise be heartache, we’ve chosen to help create something that couldn’t happen without us.
Gestational Carrier vs. Gestational Surrogate: What's The Difference?
You might hear the term gestational carrier—but don’t let it throw you! It means the same thing as gestational surrogate, or simply surrogate (the term most people use).
Gestational Surrogacy 101: What It Is (and What It’s Not)
Let’s start by answering one of the most common questions we hear: Will I be related to the baby? Nope! That’s one of the key differences with gestational surrogacy. We hear this question all the time from potential surrogates, as well as their nervous loved ones, so here’s how it works:
A lot of intended parents come to surrogacy after facing some tough fertility challenges or big life decisions. Our priority is to offer a space that centers you as the surrogate through every step of the journey.
The egg and sperm come from the intended parents and/or donors—not from you.
Fertilization happens outside the body through IVF (short for in vitro fertilization).
Once there’s a healthy embryo, it’s transferred to your uterus for you to carry—no DNA shared.
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Not Sure Yet? That’s Okay
Becoming a surrogate is more than carrying a baby—it’s carrying hope, love, and possibility for someone else. If you’re even thinking about surrogacy, chances are you’ve got the heart for it. And we’re here to help you figure out the rest.
Have questions? We’ve been in your shoes. Reach out, explore, and let’s talk about what your journey could look like.
Let’s do this, together.
FAQs
Yes, you can qualify to become a surrogate if you’re between the ages of 21 and 42 years old.
No, as a gestational surrogate, you will not share any genetic ties to the baby, unlike a traditional surrogate who uses her own eggs.
Generally, you can be a surrogate if you’ve had six or fewer previous pregnancies and deliveries and no more than three c-sections. However, this may depend on your health and other specific guidelines.
From matching with the intended parents to delivering the baby, the surrogacy process can take approximately 18 to 24 months from start to finish. This timeline may vary depending on the medical and legal steps involved.
No, surrogates are generally required to have had at least one successful pregnancy and delivery without complications.
If you miscarry, you’ll receive our support, guidance, and resources throughout the next steps, which may include trying to get pregnant again. This will be discussed and decided between you and the intended parents, and these details are typically included in the surrogacy contract.
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Blog Posts
A 9-to-5 Guide for Employed Surrogates: How Does Surrogacy Work Legally?
Learn more about the legal considerations for surrogacy, including workplace rights and how to talk to your employer.
Surrogacy Requirements: Can You Be a Surrogate If You Had a C-Section?
Learn how agencies evaluate delivery history and what makes you an eligible surrogate.
Your Guide to Surrogacy Travel: Navigating Appointments, Delivery & More
Travel is sometimes part of the surrogacy experience, from clinic appointments to delivery planning. Here’s what to expect and how agencies make it easy.
"My surrogacy journey was wonderful, especially once I was officially matched with my intended parents. It was important to me that I found intended parents who felt like we could be friends. This helped so much throughout the journey."
Susie
"Do it! If you are thinking about it, now is the time. Don’t let this moment pass you by."
Geneviève
"I knew I wanted to carry for LGBTQ+ IP(s) because I wanted to put more love and acceptance into the world. What better way to multiply love than to help build families?"
Jodie
"It was a journey through and through. There were ups and downs, bumps and delays, and the hardest pregnancy to date, but never once did I waiver in why I was doing this."