Question 1

Can I be a surrogate if I am a single parent?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We just look to see that you have a strong support system via family or friends. Their support will be very important during the process.

Question 2

Can I be a surrogate if I don’t have health insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Surrogate friendly health insurance will be purchased for you by the Intended Parents you match with.

Question 3

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 4

How long does it take to be matched with Intended Parents?

Accepted Answer

Typically it takes about 4-5 weeks, from submitting an intake form to matching confirmation.

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

Will I need to pay anything throughout the surrogacy process?

Accepted Answer

Initially you may have expenses for mailing your medical records etc. All other surrogate costs are covered by the Intended Parents.

Question 7

Can I choose the individual or couple I am a surrogate for?

Accepted Answer

Patriot Conceptions will choose Intended Parents that fit the criteria you have chosen by showing them your presentable profile. Once we have Intended Parents interested in you, we will set up a video interview via Skype/WeChat. When the video interview is over, both you and the Intended Parents will have the opportunity to decide if you would like to move forward with the other and be matched.

Question 8

Can I go to my own OB Office?

Accepted Answer

You will be required to go to the Intended Parents fertility clinic, or a local fertility clinic, for the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Once you graduate from the fertility clinic, you may see the OB of your choice.

Question 9

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 10

Will this pregnancy be different for me from my natural pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

Physically speaking, surrogacy is no different from a traditional pregnancy once your body accepts the pregnancy.

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