Are you considering becoming a surrogate? As an experienced surrogate, I'm here to answer all your questions and support you throughout this incredible journey. If you choose to work with Independent Surrogacy Support, you'll enjoy the same benefits as you would with a traditional surrogacy agency. I offer the same services as a surrogacy agency but work independently as a consultant, providing personalized support and guidance to both parents and surrogates on their unique surrogacy paths.


 

 

 

 

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​​​​​​​​​​​Background screening

The surrogate should be willing to have a background check completed on both the surrogate and their partner. Because the surrogate is being trusted to carry the intended parent's child, the screening is done for the parents comfort and to ensure them that the surrogate is deemed responsible for surrogacy. 



Medical Screening

Once you have a potential match and you both mutually agree that you would like to move forward, I will assist you with having your medical records sent to the parent's fertility clinic. The fertility clinic will review your medical records from all of your previous pregnancies to confirm that you meet all of the clinic requirements for surrogacy. Once approved, you will be able to move forward and begin your journey. To learn more about the surrogacy process, please click here. 



Psychological Screening
 

Qualifying as a surrogate is about more than just meeting medical requirements. Every woman considering this path should be aware of the emotional and psychological challenges of this journey before they get started.

When you become a surrogate, you commit yourself (and your family) to a partnership of a year or more with intended parents. You will have to give up a great deal of your time and energy to help them become parents. You’ll be attending doctor’s appointments before and throughout your pregnancy, and you’ll need to set up meetings and calls with your intended parents as your pregnancy progresses. Being a surrogate is like a full-time job, so it’s important that you and your spouse are prepared for the extra stresses it may cause in your everyday routine.
 

At the same time that you handle your everyday responsibilities, you will also be coping with the hormonal changes (and emotional stressors) of being pregnant. While it’s rare for a surrogate to get “attached” to the baby she is carrying, it’s normal to feel some conflicting emotions during your pregnancy. Being in a solid emotional place before starting can help prepare you for this.

To qualify as a surrogate, you will need to speak in depth with a surrogacy professional, who will explain what you can expect moving forward and prepare you for the challenges you may experience.

All surrogates are thoroughly screened to confirm that they meet the basic surrogacy requirements before matching. If you meet all of basic requirements above and you are interested in becoming a surrogate, please apply below. This form will help us learn more about you, where you are at on your journey, and what your matching preferences are so that we can better support you on your journey.