Why Do Women Become Surrogates?

Women feel called to be surrogates for many unique reasons. Through our work with thousands of women, however, we do see some common insights about many surrogates:

• Almost 90% find joy in giving to others, and demonstrate that through their actions. For instance, more than 50% regularly volunteer and nearly half are registered blood and organ donors.
• The time must be right; over 80% examine the timing based on the needs of their family and turn to their inner circle for support about the decision.
• Two-thirds have first-hand experience with a friend or family member’s struggle with infertility.
• The financial incentive is meaningful and more than 60% report it will help to create a safety net by, for instance, paying down debt or saving for their family’s future.

With several steps throughout the assisted reproduction process, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy can be a challenging experience. As such, embarking on this journey can give women a sense of accomplishment. Other women simply enjoy being pregnant and have had positive experiences with the births of their own children. Surrogates may also love becoming part of sisterhood, a group that can answer questions, uplift them, and provide meaningful and lasting friendships.

What Are the Qualifications To Become a Surrogate?

The basic requirements to be a surrogate mother include:

Physical Requirements

• Have you given birth before?
  • A history of at least one full-term, healthy and uncomplicated pregnancy is essential to ensuring your surrogacy journey is healthy and successful
• How old are you?
  • At the time you are matched with intended parents, you should be within our required age range, which is between 21 and 43 years of age.

Legal Requirements

• Where do you live?
  • Compensated surrogacy is legal in most, but not all states. And, certain locations are highly valued by intended parents and you can earn higher surrogate compensation.
• Are you a long-term US resident?
  • The surrogacy journey is lengthy and is accomplished only by working with a US-based IVF clinic.

Lifestyle Requirements

• Are you physically healthy?
  • You must have an uncomplicated medical history, not be over- or under-weight, not currently smoke, and be free of certain chronic conditions.
• Are you emotionally healthy?
  • Your surrogacy journey is demanding and requires a stable foundation in your life without undue stress.

Understanding Surrogate Pay

As a first-time surrogate, surrogates can make up to $72,000 with ConceiveAbilities depending on where you live and your current salary. This includes our $10,000 limited time bonus and more.

No matter your past surrogacy experiences or where you live, ConceiveAbilities ensures you receive top pay through our All-In Care and Compensation program, offering a comprehensive package with the best protection and personalized care for each and every surrogate.

Our program prioritizes six main benefits:

• Our Matching Matters™ process, which allows us to match you with the right intended parents
• A straight-forward financial package with personalized compensation and no hassles
• Our Life Simplicity Promise™, which offers legal guidance to ensure you and your intended parents have a fair and valid surrogacy contract
• Insurance coverage to help you avoid out-of-pocket expenses and fast resolution of any potential disputes, providing you and your family with total peace of mind
• Being an equal partner with your intended parents through our Shared Decision framework, meaning you can share in important decisions and the overall surrogacy experience with them
• An organized step-by-step road map and calendar to help you prepare for the embryo transfer process

Learn more about surrogate compensation and everything that is included in our All-In Surrogate Care and Compensation package.