In short, to save money. And time. Surrogacy can be an expensive process. Simple Surrogacy believes that everyone should be able to experience the joy of raising a child. We want to help as many people as possible by keeping our fees low so that being able to have a child isn't just about finances. We'll also save you time by handling all the details of the Surrogacy process so you can relax and concentrate on your new child or children.
2: What if Surrogacy is not legal in my state? ▲ top
Some states are hostile to Surrogacy. Others are not. As long as your Surrogate resides in a Surrogate friendly state a Birth Order or the third party adoption can take place within its jurisdiction, there is no disputing your legal claim.
3: When do I pay Simple Surrogacy? When do I pay the Surrogate? ▲ top
Simple Surrogacy collects its fee up front when we enter into a contract with the IP's. We will work with you as long as necessary to insure that you meet the Surrogate you've been looking for. We do not put a time frame on our matching process, but most IP's are matched quickly. After you have been matched with your Surrogate, you will be given the contact information of your Surrogate so you can contact each other freely, and the IP's and Surrogate will be matched to attorneys and
physicians to continue the process. We will collect the escrow money after the legal contracts between Surrogate and IP's are completed and signed. All money due to the Surrogate over the course of the pregnancy must be deposited into escrow at the signing of the contract between the Surrogate and IP's.
4: How will the Surrogate Mother be compensated for the pregnancy? ▲ top
We will open an Escrow account for the Surrogate mother and payment will begin in accordance with the contract, usually on the First of each month following confirmation of pregnancy by the 14 day blood test and heartbeat detection. We will manage this account accordingly and give you monthly statements of its activity.
5: How do I become a Surrogate? ▲ top
We'd like to thank you for your generosity in wanting to be a Surrogate. Please visit our Surrogate pages to understand the surrogacy process. When you are ready to proceed, please fill out our brief Surrogate profile under the Surrogate section to begin the process.
6: How do I get started with retaining your agency? ▲ top
Simply call us on our toll-free number, or email us. You can also fill out our request for information form on our contact page. Stephanie Scott, Executive Director, will contact you and discuss your needs, and answer any other questions you may have. We can't wait to help you!
7: What is the difference between Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy? ▲ top
A Gestational Surrogate has no genetic link to the child/ren she is carrying; rather, the egg is provided either by the Intended Mother or an Egg Donor. A Traditional Surrogate is genetically related to the child she is carrying, she is both the Egg Donor and the Surrogate. The Traditional Surrogate is inseminated with the Father's or Donor's sperm monthly at ovulation until pregnancy occurs.
8: How much interaction do the Surrogate and Intended Parents have? ▲ top
The level of interaction between the Surrogate and Intended Parents is a personal preference between the parties. You will need to decide ihow much interaction you are comfortable with, and also consider how much interaction the other parties to the Surrogacy expect. Some Intended Parents like high levels of interaction; i.e., regular updates via e-mail and/or phone, and the expectation to attend as many of the doctor appointments as possible. It is highly important to some Intended Parents to be "included" in the pregnancy. Similarly, some Surrogates also desire a close relationship with their IP/s and may be disappointed if the Intended Parent/s did not maintain regular contact with them throughout the pregnancy and beyond. Many Surrogates and Intended Parent/s hope to have a life-long friendship even after the birth, and some correspond through out the life of the child.
A percentage of Intended Parents and Surrogates commit to a fairly low level of contact such as occasional updates and phone calls - but do not necessarily want a close relationship. This type of Surrogacy is more of a "business arrangement." Some IP/s may not be able to (or may choose not to) attend doctor appointments and may not see the Surrogate very often (or at all) throughout the pregnancy. A lot of Surrogates may also prefer this type of relationship because they may already have their hands full in their own lives, and may not desire an overly close relationship with their Surrogates. Before entering into contract together, it is important that the IP/s and Surrogate discuss what would be a desirable level of contact between throughout the pregnancy and beyond.
9: What happens if my Surrogate or Egg Donor changes her mind? ▲ top
Unfortunately, there are situations where a Surrogate or Egg Donor changes her mind before contracts are signed. (although due to our intense screening process we have reduced the chances of this occurring) If this happens to you, Simple Surrogacy will re-match you immediately at no additional charge.
10: What if your Surrogate does not become pregnant - even after exhausting the agreed number of transfers
in your contract? ▲ top
If you have gone through the agreed-upon amount of transfers with your Surrogate, and she never does get pregnant (and you decide you would like to try again with someone else) we will match you with another Surrogate at no additional charge. We will continue to match you until as long as you are willing to try again, until your Surrogate finally does become pregnant. Although Reproductive medicine is not an exact science, we at Simple Surrogacy are committed to helping you become parents.