Gestational carriers

As a gestational carrier, you have the incredible opportunity to bring immense joy and fulfillment to intended parents' lives by helping them realize their dreams of parenthood. Your selflessness and compassion create a lasting impact, forging bonds and creating precious memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.

Basic requirements

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has established recommended guidelines for all surrogates/gestational carriers. These same guidelines will also be required by the fertility clinic assisting with the process. These guidelines help ensure the safest, healthiest possible pregnancy.

  1. You must have previously given birth to at least one (live) child.

  2. You are between 21 – 42 years old, and in good health.

  3. You are a non-smoker and do not use drugs.

  4. You are of a healthy weight with a BMI under 32.

  5. You have had healthy pregnancies with no complications.

  6. You should be financially stable, and not on any form of public assistance.

We also ask Adoption Assistance gestational carriers to meet the following requirements:

  • Own a vehicle, for transportation to and from appointments.

  • Undergo a background check (husband/partner needs to as well, if applicable).

  • Undergo a psychological evaluation.

  • Undergo medical examination (STDs, drug test, Hepatitis test, pelvic exam, etc.)

  • Have no history of substance abuse or a significant criminal history.

The step by step process

WHEN THE BABY OR BABIES ARE BORN, YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR SURROGACY JOURNEY AND HAVE MADE THE PROSPECTIVE PARENT’S DREAMS COME TRUE! YOU CAN RELAX AND RECOVER FROM THE BIRTH KNOWING YOU’VE MADE AN INCREDIBLE LIFELONG IMPACT ON A DESERVING FAMILY!

Gestational carrier compensation

Adoption assistance is dedicated to providing financial compensation to gestational carriers in our program. You are a very important part of a life-changing process, and it is important that you are fully compensated for your effort and expenses in this remarkable role.

Compensation covers transportation to and from doctor visits, lost wages, childcare, nonprescription medication, maternity clothing. and compensation for your time and effort. The total compensation package of $24,000 is paid in $2,500 increments each month from first confirmation of a fetal heartbeat, until the baby’s delivery.

The balance of the remaining compensation is paid within 7 days of the baby’s birth. The gestational carrier will also be reimbursed for all health care costs relating to prescriptions, co-pays, and deductibles that correspond to the pregnancy.

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