At California Surrogacy Center, we understand that every journey to parenthood is a little bit different. Thatโs why we tailor our gestational surrogacy program to each individual or couple. It all starts with an application where we learn more about you and your preferences. Then, weโll schedule an initial consultation and provide you with an overview of the gestational surrogacy process. This will include information on how we match future parents with a surrogate, legalities, and surrogate mother costs.
After joining our gestational surrogacy program, you will be introduced to your surrogacy coordinator who will guide you through the entire journey. Ultimately, you decide who will protect and nourish your baby for the first nine months of its life. Weโll use criteria thatโs important to you to match you with a surrogate mother. If we donโt get it right on the first try, we will continue to provide guidance and support until you feel confident in your choice. Once weโve found a surrogate whom we believe will be a good match, weโll facilitate an introduction.
If you agree to work with the selected surrogate, she will begin a rigorous screening process. This includes thorough medical and psychological screenings as well as criminal and financial background checks to make sure she is a healthy candidate to carry your baby. Should the surrogate not pass any of these screenings, we will begin the process again with a new surrogate at no additional cost to you.
Once your surrogate has been selected and passed all of the screenings, she will undergo IVF to achieve a successful pregnancy. The entire gestational surrogacy process typically takes between 15 and 18 months, though there are many variables that can influence this timeline.