Question 1

How do I fill out forms in the Patriot Conceptions Portal?

Accepted Answer

To start filling out forms, log into your Patriot Conceptions Portal, and click on the "Form" button in the "Menu Bar". You can also keep track of your progress with the "Checklist Card" in the "Dashboard", and continue to fill out your next unfinished form. When you're filling out forms, all your inputs are automatically saved when you leave the form page, through the "Back"/"Previous Form"/"Save and Next" button, or by opening a different page in the "Menu Bar". In some forms, namely the "Obstetric History" form and the "Health Record Release" form, you will need to add multiple "Subforms", to provide information on all you previous pregnancies and your medical facilities. To do so, simply press the "Add Baby" button in the "Obstetric History" form, or the "Add Pregnancy Information" form in the "Health Record Release" form, and continue to fill out the newly added "Subform".

Question 2

How do I request my Medical/OBGYN Records and send it to Patriot Conceptions

Accepted Answer

You can easily retrieve all the Medical Records of your previous pregnancies through the "Medical Records" tab.

Step 1: Go to the "Medical Records" tab.

Press the "Medical Records" button in the "Menu Bar"

Step 2 (mobile only): select the facility that you want to retrieve Medical Record from

If you're using the Portal on your phone, select one of your facilities at the top of the "Medical Records Dashboard", and press "Continue" at the bottom of the screen. Step 3: Verify that the information of the facility is correct.

Double check the information of the facility. If you need to make some changes, click "Edit" to go to the "Health Record Release" form and update the facility information, then return to the Medical. If the information is correct, press "All Correct!" to continue to the next step.

Step 4: Contact the facility to find out how to retrieve your Medical Record from that facility.

There are several different ways for you to retrieve your Medical Record from a facility, depending on the facility's policy.

Your medical record is directly obtainable in person, or online, and does require a request document. This is the ideal situation. Simply retrieve the Medical Record yourself and press the "Upload Record" button to go to the "Upload Record" step.
A "Medical Records Request document" is needed to obtain your Medical Record. If this is the case, press the "Generate Request" at the "Check Request Method" step to continue to the "Generate Request" step.

Step 5 (if a request document is needed): Generate the request document to send to the facility.

On the "Generate Request" step, press the "Generate Request" button at the "Generate Request" step to generate the required "Medical Records Request document". Wait till the document is generated and then press the "Send it out" button.

Step 6 (if a request document is needed): Send the generated "Medical Record Request document" to the facility.

It is preferred that you email the "Medical Records Request document" to the facility, if they accept email requests. If they only accept a faxed "Medical Record Request document", press the "Fax" button to fax the "Medical Record Request document" to the facility.

Step 7: Once you've retrieved your Medical Record from one of your facilities, upload it in the "Upload Record" step.

Question 3

How do I get the $500 sign-on bonus?

Accepted Answer

The $500 sign-on bonus is a reward that we offer to encourage surrogates to complete their surrogate application in a prompt manner. If the surrogate can complete the required steps within 72 hours after creating an account on the Patriot Conceptions Portal, we will give the surrogate a $500 bonus check.

To get the $500 sign-on bonus, a surrogate needs to complete the following steps:

Step 1: Finish all the application forms.

This includes all required fields, file uploads, and signatures. You can access all the forms in the "Menu Bar". If you're using the Portal on your phone, you can open the menu by pressing this button. Then, you can access all the forms in the "Forms" submenu. You can track the progress of all your forms with the "Checklist" card in the "Dashboard".

Step 2: Retrieve Medical Records of all your previous pregnancies using the "Medical Records" tab.

First, press the "Medical Records" button in the "Menu Bar" Then, if you're using the Portal on your phone, select one of your facilities at the top of the "Medical Records Dashboard", and press "Continue" at the bottom of the screen. Next, follow the steps and instructions to retrieve the Medical Record from that facility. Your progress of retrieving Medical Record from each facility will be saved. Therefore, You can work on retrieving Medical Records from multiple facilities at the same time, and freely switch between the facilities.

See also: How do I request my Medical/OBGYN Records and send it to Patriot Conceptions

Step 3: Once you've retrieved a Medical Record from one of your facilities, upload it in the "Upload Record" step.

Question 4

How long after my last delivery do I have to wait to apply for surrogacy?

Accepted Answer

You may begin the screening process 2 to 3 months after your delivery. Your profile would not become active on our database until you have stopped breastfeeding and the appropriate amount of time has passed to allow your body to heal after your delivery.

Question 5

How will I contact with the Intended Parents, will I meet them?

Accepted Answer

Intended parents are from all over the world. We work with Intended Parents in many countries who are seeking surrogacy in California. Typically our surrogates and Intended Parents will meet each other via a video call before moving forward with a match if meeting in person isn’t a viable option.

Question 6

As a single parent or same-sex couple, can I utilize surrogacy?

Accepted Answer

Gestational surrogacy can be a perfect option for your parental plan. We are a single parent and LGBT-friendly agency and would love to work with you to help build your family. We also have ample resources regarding the selection of sperm/egg donors.

Question 7

Will the baby have any of my DNA as a gestational carrier?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. The baby shares 100% of the DNA/genetics of his/her parents or egg donor if one was used. Nothing will be passed on from the gestational carrier to the baby.

Question 8

I know nothing about surrogacy, how should I start?

Accepted Answer

No worries! We will make the first step as simple as possible. Please book an appointment with our client specialist. We will learn your goals and walk you through the whole surrogacy process in steps. By the end of the first appointment, you will have all the information you need to know to make the right decision.

Question 9

Why should I join Patriot Conceptions?

Accepted Answer

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-owned surrogacy agency dedicated to exuding honor, integrity, and selfless service. We have over 15 years of combined experience and helped over 700 families to reach their parental goals. We are committed to providing exceptional services to all surrogates and families.

Question 10

How do I keep track of my Appointments?

Accepted Answer

To view your upcoming appointments, go to the "Appointments" tab in the "Menu Bar", then Click "Details" on an appointment card. The appointment card shows the basic information of an appointment, such as the type, name, date and time, and location of the appointment. In the Appointment Detail window, you can view the detailed information of the appointment, such as the clinic, participating staff of the appointment. The "Photos" section will be edited by the agency after the appointment. You can also use the "Calendar" tab in the "Menu Bar" to view your appointments. To do so, press the "Calendar" button in the "Menu Bar". If you want to the calendar to show your appointments only, go to the filter section, and only leave the checkbox of "Appointments" as checked. To learn more about using the Calendar page, please go to How should I use the Calendar in Patriot Conceptions Portal?

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