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 interested in working with a surrogate to help fulfill your dreams of parenthood or want to learn more about becoming a surrogate yourself, the experts at GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation are here to help. With years of experience assisting surrogates and intended parents alike, our team can assist you in navigating the entire surrogacy process, from medical procedures to legal considerations and everything in between.
People from various backgrounds and in various circumstances use surrogates to help them grow their families. Examples include:
At GSHC, we’re proud to help match people in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and all across Texas with surrogates, and we can assist with every aspect of this unique process.
If you’re interested in becoming a surrogate in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or elsewhere in Texas, we can answer any questions you may have about the experience. Our team has years of experience working with surrogates throughout the country, and we’ll work closely with you to ensure you’re comfortable every step of the way.
At GSHC, we pride ourselves on providing surrogates with competitive and fair compensation that accurately reflects the time, energy, and effort involved in surrogacy.
Various factors will affect base compensation in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or anywhere else in the state, but it typically ranges from $40,000 to $85,000. Prior surrogacy experience, any special or unexpected medical circumstances, the specifics outlined in the surrogacy contract, and more can all impact base pay. Base pay will be provided in 10 equal installments, beginning when you become pregnant and continuing throughout the pregnancy. Any remaining base pay will be provided about 15 days after delivery.
Aside from base pay, additional compensation is also provided. This may include:
To safeguard the health and well-being of both the surrogate and the baby, GSHC maintains strict requirements for surrogates in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and throughout the state of Texas. Some key criteria include:
If you’re considering becoming a surrogate, please read through our full list of requirements, and reach out to the team at GSHC with any questions.
If you’re hoping to grow your family with the help of a surrogate in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or elsewhere in Texas, GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation is here to help. Our caring and knowledgeable team will help you find the perfect surrogate match based on your unique preferences, personality, and values, as well as any special requirements, and then help you navigate all legal and financial matters.
Surrogacy costs in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and other areas of Texas will vary based on individual circumstances and the terms of the surrogacy contract. The total cost typically includes the following:
Because expenses can vary widely depending on unique medical needs, unexpected circumstances, and any special requirements outlined in the contract, it can be difficult to provide an exact figure. However, the team at GSHC is committed to transparency and will work with you to outline in detail all expected costs.
To ensure a happy, healthy surrogacy experience, finding the right match is crucial. Whether you’re located in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or elsewhere in the state, the team at GSHC will assist you in finding the right surrogate for your specific preferences, values, and needs. We’ll assess these factors, as well as overall personalities and temperaments, to ensure a good fit and a harmonious surrogacy journey.
You’ll have the opportunity to review surrogate profiles, then meet with the ones you’re interested in working with. We’ll then set up introductory meetings for you to get to know the surrogate candidates, and allow both parties to discuss expectations. If both the intended parents and the surrogate are happy with the pairing, legal processes can then commence. This will begin with the drafting of a surrogacy contract, which will detail all requirements, rights, and responsibilities.
In some situations, intended parents use an egg donor as well as a surrogate to help them grow their families. In most cases throughout Texas, the use of a donor egg will not affect the intended parents’ ability to obtain a pre- or post-birth parentage order. This can vary depending on the specific court and judge, but in general, Texas laws are designed to provide protection for intended parents in these situations by specifying that the egg donor does not have parental rights.
At GSHC, we serve as both a surrogacy agency and egg donor center, and can help to match intended parents with egg donors throughout Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and elsewhere. Whether you’re seeking only a surrogate or both an egg donor and a surrogate, our experienced team is here to help.
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A surrogacy-friendly state, Texas surrogacy law does not discriminate based on gender or sexual orientation. LGBTQ+ people can pursue surrogacy in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and everywhere throughout Texas, and are protected by the legal framework in place. At GSHC, we’re proud to help LGBTQ+ intended parents realize their dreams of parenthood.
GC Step 1. Application & ScreeningTexans who are considering becoming surrogates can submit applications to GSHC. Our team reviews all applications to determine suitability, then conducts required screenings to help ensure a happy, healthy surrogacy experience. | IP Step 1. Initial ConsultationIntended parents will meet with the GSHC team for an initial consultation to learn about the process, ask any questions they may have, and better understand what the experience entails. |
GC Step 2. Profile CreationSurrogates who meet our requirements and have undergone necessary screenings will then be able to create a profile for our database, detailing their preferences, values, and motivations for becoming a surrogate. | IP Step 2. Seeking a SurrogateIntended parents can look through our surrogate database to identify candidates who may be a good fit for their personality, preferences, and values. |
Step 3. Making a MatchThe intended parents and the surrogate will meet to discuss expectations and preferences, and if both parties are happy with the pairing, their exciting journey together can commence. | |
Step 4. Legal ContractsAfter matching intended parents with a surrogate and ensuring everyone is aligned on expectations, legal processes can begin. The intended parents will draw up a surrogacy contract with their attorney, and the surrogate will then work with her own attorney to review the contract and note any changes they want to make. Requirements and expectations will be laid out in detail to ensure everyone is aligned. | |
Step. 5 Medical ProceduresOnce a surrogacy contract has been agreed upon and signed by all parties, the surrogate can begin medical procedures. After undergoing standard evaluations, the surrogate will undergo fertility treatments in preparation for receiving an embryo. Intended parents will also undergo fertility treatments to create the embryos that will be transferred to the surrogate’s uterus. In some cases, donor eggs and/or sperm may be used to create the embryo. | |
Step 6. Prenatal CareThroughout the pregnancy, the surrogate will attend prenatal appointments with specialists to monitor her health and that of the baby. These appointments will entail various ultrasounds, screenings, and tests, and the surrogate will receive expert guidance from obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists. Intended parents will be part of this process, attending appointments when possible and maintaining open communication with the surrogate. | |
Step 7. BirthAs the delivery date draws nearer, the surrogate will continue to receive support from her doctors as well as the intended parents, and will be taken care of by a full team of highly experienced professionals as she gives birth. Intended parents are typically present during delivery as well. Depending on the details of the surrogacy contract, the surrogate may give birth via a vaginal delivery or a planned C-section. | |
Step 8. Parental Rights & Post-Delivery SupportAs long as all required steps have been taken before delivery, intended parents have automatic parental rights to their child after the gestational surrogate gives birth. However, if the intended parents use a traditional surrogate or are unmarried or single, a different path to parental rights will apply on a case-by-case basis. After delivery, intended parents will continue to provide support to the surrogate as she recovers. | |
Step 9. An Exciting New ChapterAfter delivery, the surrogate’s journey comes to an end while the new parents begin an exciting chapter of their lives with their new child. GSHC takes great pride in having guided many surrogates and intended parents through this unique experience.Depending on what’s agreed upon in the surrogacy contract, the surrogate and the intended parents may continue to keep in touch in the years ahead. | |
