GSHC Surrogacy School is in session! Read our in-house guide on the ins-and-outs of the journey.
GSHC Surrogacy School is in session! Read our in-house guide on the ins-and-outs of the journey.
Considering the Gift of Surrogacy? Are you a compassionate person who has ever thought about helping someone build their family through surrogacy? If so, GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation can help you on this incredible journey.
We understand that becoming a surrogate is a generous act, and we’re committed to ensuring you receive fair compensation for your time and effort. Whether you’re a first-time or experienced surrogate, we have the information and support you need to feel prepared for this special experience.
Your health and safety is our top priority. Before you begin your journey with us, let’s make sure you meet the basic requirements to ensure that you will have a healthy and safe surrogacy journey. Basic surrogacy requirements include:
Couples and singles who wish to start their family through surrogacy are called Intended Parents. They come from all over the world to find a miracle – a woman who will be able to carry their embryo and deliver a child for them. Many intended parents face health and fertility challenges that make it impossible for them to become parents on their own. They need your help to help them start their family.
You can earn $40,000 or more as a surrogate. Your money is sent in a quick and efficient manner regularly throughout the pregnancy and there are no out-of-pocket costs for you. Learn more about surrogate compensation.
As a surrogate, you will become pregnant through a process called in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside of the body in a laboratory, and then transferring the resulting embryo into your uterus. Learn more about the surrogacy process.
Our wonderful intended parents come to us from around the world and many different cultures. You may be matched with parents who live overseas or with parents within the United States. No matter the match, you will have the full support of GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation to help you manage communication and updates with your parents during the pregnancy.
The IVF process is generally not considered to be painful, but it can be uncomfortable for some women. The specific level of discomfort can vary from person to person, depending on factors such as individual pain tolerance, the specifics of the IVF protocol being used, and the number of times you have undergone the procedure. Our team of experienced surrogates have gone through the process (multiple times) and they can be a valuable resource to help you understand what to expect during the surrogacy process. Contact us today or you can learn more about the surrogacy process.
Yes, as a surrogate, you will need to take injections as part of the IVF process to prepare your body for embryo transfer and help support a healthy pregnancy. The exact medications and dosage will vary depending on the IVF protocol being used and the individual requirements of the intended parents. However, most surrogates will need to take a combination of hormones to prepare the uterine lining for embryo transfer and support a healthy pregnancy if an embryo is successfully implanted. You will have a designated case manager who has first-hand experience administering medications during surrogacy and she will be able to guide you through the process until you become an expert! Learn more about the surrogacy process.
As a surrogate, you will have a full team supporting you through the process. In addition to the love and support of your intended parents, you will have a designated case manager from GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation guiding you through every step of the journey from the time you are matched until after you deliver. Your case manager will be an experienced surrogate herself, and she can help provide valuable insights into her own experience to help guide you through your own. Additionally, our agency will arrange for you to attend monthly virtual psychological support sessions with a licensed mental health professional. We know the surrogacy process can be rewarding and also challenging, so we are dedicated to providing the highest level of support you may require during the process.
You will have your own designated attorney to represent you during the surrogacy match. You will not be responsible for paying the attorney directly. Your attorney will review your surrogacy agreement with you in detail to make sure you are comfortable and familiar with the protections provided in the agreement. Your attorney may also be involved in the parentage process toward the end of your journey to file paperwork declaring that the intended parents are legally responsible for the child.
Every intended parent is different but most prefer to be as involved in the pregnancy as possible, depending on your comfort level. Depending on the distance between where you and the intended parents live, the relationship may be entirely virtual (text messages, phone calls, video calls, etc.) or there may be opportunities to meet up in-person. Our agency will always be available to help you manage these interactions if needed. During the delivery, most intended parents wish to be present for the magical moment that their child is born. Depending on your comfort level and the hospital’s protocol, intended parents may be in the delivery room with you. Prior to every surrogacy match, our agency will always check with you to learn what you are comfortable with regarding the relationship with intended parents.
