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.
Whether you’re seeking a surrogate in Florida to help you realize your dreams of parenthood or are interested in becoming a surrogate to help intended parents grow their families, GSHC Surrogacy Agency is here to help. Our dedicated, compassionate team has years of experience assisting both surrogates and intended parents on these exciting journeys, from legal processes to medical procedures and everything in between.
People from many different backgrounds, and in many different situations, regularly turn to surrogates to help them on their path to parenthood. Some examples include:
If you’re located in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or any other area in Florida, GSHC can help you get started finding a surrogate and provide you with all the information you need to know.
GSHC has years of experience helping surrogates throughout every step of this unique, fulfilling experience, and will work closely with you to ensure you’re comfortable and well-informed about every aspect of surrogacy. Whether you’re in Miami, Orlando, or any other part of the state, GSHC can guide you through the process.
GSHC is proud to offer competitive compensation to all surrogates working with us. We understand the deep commitment involved in surrogacy and provide compensation that accurately reflects this.
Whether you’re located in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or elsewhere in Florida, base pay typically ranges from $40,000 to $85,000 and will depend on various factors, including the individual surrogacy contract and any prior surrogacy experience. This will be split into 10 equal installments, which will begin once you become pregnant and continue throughout the pregnancy. Any remaining base compensation will be paid off about 15 days post-delivery, so surrogates can feel secure and comfortable during the entire process.
In addition to base pay, extra compensation will also be provided, including:
To ensure the safety and well-being of the surrogate as well as the baby, potential surrogates must meet certain criteria. Some of GSHC’s key requirements include:
If you’re interested in becoming a surrogate, please read through our full list of requirements, and feel free to contact us if you need clarification or more information.
If you’re considering working with a surrogate in Orlando, Miami, or elsewhere throughout the Sunshine State, GSHC Surrogacy Agency can help you navigate every step of this unique and exciting journey. We’ll start by helping you find the perfect surrogate match based on personality, shared values, and any special considerations, then walk you through surrogacy costs, legal considerations, and everything else you need to know.
Total surrogacy costs in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and other parts of Florida will vary from case to case, but typical expenses will include:
Providing a concrete figure upfront can be difficult, as expenses will inevitably vary depending on individual circumstances, medical needs, and any unexpected circumstances, but GSHC is committed to transparency and will outline all potential costs at the outset of the process.
Creating a happy, harmonious surrogacy journey in Tampa, Orlando, or any other area in Florida begins with finding the right match. Several factors must be taken into account when looking for the right surrogate, and GSHC will help ensure you find the right match for your specific preferences and needs.
During the initial stages of the matching process, our team will carefully review potential surrogates, assessing overall personality, values, and preferences. Once we identify an ideal match for you, we’ll set up an introductory meeting so you can get to know one another and discuss expectations for the surrogacy process. If both parties are happy with the pairing, the legal process can begin; this will start with your attorney drafting a surrogacy contract, which will outline surrogate responsibilities, rights, and overall expectations for both the intended parents and the surrogate.
For some intended parents, the surrogacy journey also includes using an egg donor. Under Florida law, egg donors have no parental obligations or rights to any child born as a result of the donation. In addition to serving as a surrogacy agency, GSHC is also an egg donor center, helping to connect egg donors and intended parents throughout the state of Florida, including the Miami, Tampa, and Orlando metro areas. Whether you’re seeking only surrogacy services or surrogacy services as well as an egg donor, our caring, committed team will work with you one-on-one to meet your needs.
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In Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and throughout Florida, LGBTQ+ people have a protected legal right to use surrogacy services. With this legal framework in place, they can feel confident that they won’t be discriminated against based on sexual orientation. At GSHC, we’re proud to work with LGBTQ+ couples and individuals hoping to build their families.
GC Step 1. Application & ScreeningFloridians who want to become surrogates can submit applications to GSHC. Candidates will undergo mental and physical health evaluations, as well as screenings for financial stability, lifestyle choices, and personal values. | IP Step 1. Initial ConsultationIntended parents in Florida will meet with a GSHC representative to learn about the surrogacy process, ask any questions they may have, and review their options. |
GC Step 2. Profile CreationSurrogates who’ve completed our screening process proceed to create profiles in our database, featuring their background information, preferences, and motivations for surrogacy. | IP Step 2. Seeking a SurrogateIntended parents can peruse our pool of potential surrogates and speak with GSHC experts about the traits and values they’re looking for in a candidate. |
Step 3. Making a MatchHere the two paths converge as GSHC helps pair intended parents with the surrogate who best fits their desired criteria. This is the first pivotal step in the surrogacy journey, as parents and surrogates are bound together in the special process of bringing a new baby into the world. | |
Step 4. Legal ContractsOnce a match is made, both surrogates and intended parents will work with separate legal representatives to draw up a legal contract outlining the surrogacy process, protecting each party’s rights and responsibilities, and setting expectations for the entire journey, including important details like whether the intended parents and the surrogate intend to stay in touch after delivery. | |
Step. 5 Medical ProceduresAt this stage, surrogates undergo medical evaluations to avoid passing on any communicable diseases and, once cleared, begin hormone treatment to prepare to receive the embryo. Meanwhile, intended parents undergo fertility treatments as well to create the embryos, which are transferred to the surrogate’s uterus. In some cases, donor eggs and/or sperm may be used to create the embryo. After two weeks, surrogates take a blood test to confirm pregnancy. | |
Step 6. Prenatal CareOver the course of the pregnancy, surrogates will have regular appointments with fertility specialists and obstetricians. These visits will include tests, screenings, and ultrasounds to track the ongoing progress of the pregnancy and monitor the health of the surrogate and the baby alike.Surrogates take fertility medication for the first two months of the pregnancy and see a fertility provider for check-ups for the first 10 weeks, after which they begin to see the OB/GYN of their choice. | |
Step 7. BirthFinally, when the surrogate goes into labor, she is brought to the hospital to prepare for delivery, with the support of both medical professionals and the intended parents. Obstetricians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel provide specialized care, and intended parents are typically present for labor and delivery.The legal agreements drawn up at the beginning of the pregnancy stipulate these conditions, including things like whether the surrogate undergoes vaginal delivery or a cesarean section. Surrogates are given the opportunity to spend a little time with the baby before it goes home with its new parents. | |
Step 8. Parental Rights & Post-Delivery SupportIn Florida, intended parents file a petition for the affirmation of parental rights within three days of delivery to ensure the child’s legal status within the family. The intended parents also continue to provide support to the surrogate throughout her post-delivery recovery. | |
Step 9. An Exciting New ChapterAs the surrogacy process comes to an end, the new parents’ journey is only beginning. GSHC is honored and overjoyed to have helped many people grow their families as they embark on this new and thrilling chapter of their lives.While the partnership officially ends with childbirth and post-delivery medical care, the intended parents and surrogate may continue to have a relationship for years to come, depending on the specifics of the surrogacy contract. | |
