Health Center - Fertility
Have you been having a hard time getting pregnant? Trouble conceiving can be stressful on both you and your relationship—and the options can be confusing. Learn more about coping with infertility and the many reproductive technologies and specialists available to help. Get the information and support you need to make educated decisions.
Considering Surrogacy? Get the Answers You Need
Is surrogacy right for me? How do I find a surrogate mother? How much does it cost? Find the answers to these and other questions in our expert Q&A.
HealthyWomen sat down with Blair Sullivan Cuje, who founded the gestational surrogacy agency, The Surrogacy Experience (TSE), after her own experience with surrogacy, to find out more about choosing and using surrogacy services. Read Blair's story.
How might someone know if surrogacy is right for them?
If you are exploring gestational surrogacy as a means to build your family, we recommend seeking experienced advice to understand if surrogacy is right for you. There are numerous resources that exist to help intended parents understand all facets of the surrogacy process, including surrogacy agencies, fertility counselors and IVF clinic professionals. It is also beneficial to speak with a former intended parent or an experienced surrogate mother to help in your decision-making process.
How does your agency find surrogates? What is the screening process? Do they live locally? What is the typical age range?
Our agency understands how critical finding the right gestational surrogate is to the surrogacy process. We recruit surrogates largely through online advertising and other surrogate mother referrals and ensure they meet a list of minimum requirements before moving forward with the process. Examples of the minimum requirements include:
