How to Find a Qualified Surrogate in 2026

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Finding a gestational surrogate can feel like the most difficult part of beginning a surrogacy journey. Intended parents often start with a simple question: Where do we find someone? But finding someone who is interested in becoming a surrogate is very different from finding someone who appears qualified, whose pregnancy history has been meaningfully reviewed, who is compatible with your fertility clinic, and who feels like the right person to share such an important experience with your family.

For intended parents who do not already know a potential surrogate, working with an experienced surrogacy agency can provide a more structured way to approach the search. A strong agency should do much more than provide profiles. It should have a clear process for reviewing candidates before matching, understanding the intended parents and their fertility clinic, identifying meaningful compatibility factors, facilitating introductions, and coordinating the professional steps that follow a mutual match.

Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute, also known as EDSI, helps intended parents find and work with gestational surrogate candidates through internal qualification review, medical records review, background checks, compatibility based matching, fertility clinic coordination, independent professional evaluation, attorney guided legal coordination, independent third party bonded escrow, and ongoing case management.

EDSI has worked in third party reproduction for more than 25 years and has supported more than 3,000 births. The objective of the matching process is not simply to find an available person as quickly as possible. It is to identify a candidate who appears appropriate to continue, give the intended parents and surrogate the opportunity to decide whether they are comfortable moving forward together, and then coordinate the fertility clinic and professional steps required before treatment.

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On This Page

• How intended parents find a surrogate
• Finding a surrogate online
• What makes a surrogate qualified
• What screened surrogate means
• Stages from applicant to medical clearance
• How to choose the right surrogate
• How EDSI matches intended parents and surrogates
• How to review a surrogate profile
• Questions to ask a potential surrogate
• What happens during the first meeting
• When a match becomes official
• What happens after matching
• Safest way to find a surrogate
• How to find a surrogate efficiently
• How long matching takes
• Current surrogate availability
• Agency vs independent search
• How to compare surrogacy agencies
• Finding a surrogate with embryos ready
• Finding a surrogate in California
• International intended parents
• LGBTQIA+ intended parents
• Why intended parents work with EDSI
• Frequently asked questions

How Do Intended Parents Find a Surrogate?

Intended parents generally find a gestational surrogate in one of several ways. Some work with a surrogacy agency that recruits and reviews candidates. Others find someone independently through friends, relatives, online communities, social media, surrogate matching websites, or personal referrals. A fertility clinic, reproductive attorney, or another professional involved in third party reproduction may also refer intended parents to an agency or matching resource. In some cases, the intended parents already know someone who has offered to carry for them.

None of these approaches is automatically right or wrong. The important difference is how much of the qualification, matching, professional coordination, and ongoing case management the intended parents will need to manage themselves. Finding a candidate independently may give intended parents more control over the initial search, but it also means they need to determine how medical records will be obtained and reviewed, how background screening will be completed, how the fertility clinic will evaluate the candidate, when psychological evaluation will occur, how attorneys and insurance professionals will become involved, and how escrow and communication will be coordinated.

Working with an agency centralizes much of that process. At EDSI, potential surrogate candidates go through an internal qualification process before they are presented for matching. Relevant pregnancy and delivery records are reviewed and EDSI completes a background check. Once a candidate appears appropriate to continue, the agency can consider whether there is a potential fit with particular intended parents based on their fertility clinic, embryo status, communication style, location, practical needs, and expectations for the relationship.

For intended parents who want to understand the broader journey beyond finding the surrogate, EDSI explains the major stages in its Surrogacy Process for Intended Parents.

This is why the question “Where can I find a surrogate?” is only the beginning. A more useful question is: What has actually been reviewed before I am asked to consider this person as a potential match?

Can You Find a Surrogate Online?

Yes. Intended parents can encounter potential surrogate candidates through online matching platforms, surrogate finder websites, social media communities, personal advertisements, and groups dedicated to surrogacy. These resources can expand the number of people an intended parent may encounter, particularly for families who want to conduct their own search.

The limitation is that an online profile does not establish that someone is qualified to proceed. A profile may tell you that a woman is interested in becoming a surrogate, where she lives, and perhaps something about her previous pregnancies. It may not tell you whether pregnancy and delivery records have been reviewed, whether a background check has been completed, whether anything in her history could affect her ability to proceed with your fertility clinic, or which professional evaluations still remain.

If intended parents find a potential surrogate independently, they still need a structured process for what comes next. Relevant pregnancy and delivery records should be obtained and reviewed. Appropriate background screening should occur. The fertility physician responsible for the intended parents’ treatment needs to evaluate the candidate and determine whether she receives medical clearance. Psychological evaluation, separate reproductive attorneys, insurance review, escrow, and ongoing coordination still need to be addressed.

Finding a person online can solve the initial search problem without solving the qualification and coordination problem. Intended parents considering an independent search should understand that distinction before deciding whether to manage the process themselves or work with an agency.

What Makes a Surrogate Qualified?

A qualified gestational surrogate is more than someone who meets a few basic requirements or volunteers to carry a pregnancy. Qualification develops through a series of stages, and different people are responsible for different parts of that process.

An agency may begin by reviewing the candidate’s application and determining whether she appears to meet its program requirements. Pregnancy and delivery records can provide information that is not always captured in an application, so obtaining and reviewing those records is an important part of understanding whether a candidate appears appropriate to continue. Background screening adds another layer of review. Those steps can occur before matching, but they are still different from the medical clearance that ultimately comes from the intended parents’ fertility physician.

At EDSI, a candidate goes through the agency’s internal qualification review, relevant pregnancy and delivery records are reviewed, and EDSI completes a background check before she proceeds into matching. If a potential candidate and intended parents meet and mutually decide to move forward, the intended parents’ fertility physician independently reviews the surrogate’s application, medical records, pregnancy history, and any other information required by that clinic. The fertility physician determines whether the candidate receives medical clearance. After medical clearance, a psychological evaluation is requested as part of the next stage of the process.

For intended parents who want more detail on the preliminary review process, see How Are Surrogates Screened Before Matching?.

What Does “Screened Surrogate” Actually Mean?

If you are searching for a screened surrogate, one of the best questions you can ask an agency is simply: What do you mean by screened?

Different programs may use the term at different stages. One agency might consider someone screened after reviewing her application. Another might wait until pregnancy records have been collected or a background check has been completed. Some programs use language that can make it sound as though every professional review has already occurred even though fertility clinic or psychological evaluation will happen later.

EDSI uses a more specific distinction. Before a surrogate candidate moves into matching, EDSI conducts its internal qualification review, reviews relevant pregnancy and delivery records, and completes a background check. Those steps help determine whether a candidate appears appropriate to be considered for matching, but they do not replace the medical review performed by the intended parents’ fertility physician.

After a mutual match, the fertility physician reviews the candidate and determines whether she receives medical clearance. After medical clearance, a psychological evaluation is requested. Intended parents should therefore ask not only whether a surrogate is “screened,” but which steps are complete and which steps remain.

From Applicant to Medically Cleared Surrogate

The stages become easier to understand when they are separated clearly.

Stage	What it means
Applicant	A woman has entered the surrogate application process.
EDSI qualified candidate	EDSI has completed its internal qualification review and determined that she appears appropriate to continue.
Records and background reviewed	Relevant pregnancy and delivery records have been reviewed and EDSI has completed its background check before matching.
Potential match	The candidate appears compatible enough with particular intended parents for an introduction.
Mutual match	The intended parents and surrogate have met and independently decided they would like to proceed together.
Fertility clinic medical clearance	The intended parents’ fertility physician reviews the required information and determines whether the surrogate is medically cleared for treatment.
Psychological evaluation	After medical clearance, psychological evaluation is requested as part of the remaining professional process.

This distinction helps prevent intended parents from assuming that receiving a profile means every stage is finished. A candidate can be appropriate for an introduction without yet being medically cleared for treatment, and a mutual decision to match does not replace the independent medical judgment of the fertility physician.

How Do You Choose the Right Surrogate?

Choosing the right surrogate involves both qualification and compatibility. A candidate may appear appropriate based on her records and circumstances, but intended parents still need to decide whether they can imagine communicating with her through fertility treatment, pregnancy, appointments, unexpected developments, delivery planning, and birth.

Communication style is one of the most important matching considerations. Some intended parents want frequent contact and regular updates. Others prefer communication that is warm but more structured. Surrogates have their own expectations too. Neither style is inherently better. Problems are more likely when one side expects daily involvement and the other expects a more independent relationship but no one discusses that difference before matching.

The surrogate’s support system matters as well. Pregnancy affects more than the person carrying it. Work, childcare, transportation, family responsibilities, and the availability of a spouse, partner, relative, or other support person can influence how smoothly the journey operates. Location can also affect clinic travel, appointments, delivery planning, insurance considerations, and the practical realities of maintaining a relationship across distance.

Fertility clinic compatibility is another important factor. Different fertility clinics can have different requirements for gestational surrogates, which is one reason EDSI asks about the intended parents’ clinic early in the process. A candidate who appears appropriate through EDSI’s internal review still needs to be someone the intended parents’ fertility physician is willing to evaluate and potentially clear for treatment.

There is rarely a perfect surrogate profile. The better question is whether the candidate’s qualifications, circumstances, expectations, and communication style create a strong enough foundation for both sides to explore a match.

How Does EDSI Match Intended Parents With Surrogates?

EDSI’s matching process begins by understanding the intended parents rather than simply identifying the next available candidate. The team needs to know where the intended parents are in their family building process, whether embryos are already created, which fertility clinic they are using, whether the clinic has known requirements, where the intended parents live, and what matters most to them in a surrogate relationship.

The personal side matters too. Intended parents may have preferences about communication, involvement in appointments, geographic location, pregnancy communication, birth planning, or the type of relationship they hope to have with the surrogate. Some preferences may be essential while others may be flexible. Understanding that difference can make a significant impact on matching.

EDSI considers those circumstances alongside candidates who have already progressed through its internal qualification process. The objective is not to make people appear identical on paper. It is to identify meaningful compatibility and determine whether an introduction makes sense.

EDSI Matching Compass™ helps organize many of these considerations so important details are not overlooked. Technology can assist with organization and consistency, but it does not make the final relationship decision. Experienced EDSI team members review potential introductions, and the intended parents and surrogate decide whether they want to proceed together.

How Should Intended Parents Review a Surrogate Profile?

A surrogate profile should be treated as an introduction, not proof that every aspect of qualification and professional clearance has been completed.

Before intended parents focus on photographs, interests, hobbies, or a short biography, they should understand what the agency has already reviewed. Has the candidate completed the agency’s internal qualification process? Have pregnancy and delivery records been obtained and reviewed? Has the background check been completed? Has the fertility physician reviewed the candidate yet, or will that occur after mutual matching? Has psychological evaluation occurred, or is that part of a later stage?

Once the qualification stage is clear, the profile becomes useful in another way. It allows intended parents to begin understanding the person behind the records. Her family, motivation for becoming a surrogate, communication preferences, personality, support system, location, daily life, and expectations for the relationship can all help determine whether an introduction makes sense.

For a more detailed framework, read How Intended Parents Should Review a Surrogate Profile Before Agreeing to a Match.

What Should You Ask a Potential Surrogate?

The first conversation with a potential surrogate should feel more like getting to know someone than conducting an interview. The medical information belongs with the professionals responsible for reviewing it. The purpose of the conversation is to understand whether the intended parents and surrogate can communicate comfortably and whether their expectations for the journey appear compatible.

Ask what motivated her to consider becoming a surrogate and what type of relationship she hopes to have with the intended parents. Talk about how often everyone would ideally communicate, how involved the intended parents hope to be in appointments, and what type of updates feel natural to her. Practical issues such as travel, family support, childcare, and schedules can also be discussed because they may affect the journey.

It can also be helpful to discuss general expectations about pregnancy communication, how everyone hopes difficult conversations will be handled, preparation for delivery, and whether either side has thoughts about contact after birth. The surrogate should have an equal opportunity to ask questions about the intended parents.

If you are evaluating an agency as well as a potential surrogate, EDSI also has a separate guide to 25 Questions to Ask a Surrogacy Agency Before Signing.

What Happens During the First Meeting With a Potential Surrogate?

The first meeting may feel important and slightly uncomfortable, and that is normal. Both sides understand that the conversation could influence a decision affecting the next year or more of their lives.

The purpose of the meeting is not to settle every issue. It is to determine whether there is enough comfort, openness, and compatibility to continue. EDSI can facilitate the introduction so neither the intended parents nor the surrogate are expected to manage the conversation alone.

The most useful discussions often move beyond the information already contained in the profile. Intended parents can learn about the surrogate’s family, daily life, reasons for considering surrogacy, personality, communication preferences, and support system. The surrogate can learn about the intended parents, their path to surrogacy, their family, and the type of relationship they hope to build.

A successful first meeting does not require an instant emotional connection. It requires enough trust and compatibility for both sides to want the next step.

When Is a Surrogate Match Official?

Different agencies can use the word “match” differently, which is why intended parents should ask exactly what an agency means when it says a match has occurred.

At EDSI, the important point is mutual agreement. The intended parents and surrogate have been introduced and both independently decide they want to move forward together.

That does not mean every professional clearance is complete. After the mutual match, the intended parents’ fertility physician reviews the surrogate’s application, pregnancy history, medical records, and other information requested by the clinic. The fertility physician then determines whether she receives medical clearance. After medical clearance, a psychological evaluation is requested.

The distinction is straightforward:

An applicant is not a match. A potential match is not a mutual match. A mutual match is not fertility clinic medical clearance.

Each stage has a different purpose.

What Happens After You Match With a Surrogate?

After the intended parents and surrogate decide to proceed together, the journey shifts from matching into professional clearance and preparation. The intended parents’ fertility physician reviews the candidate and determines whether she receives medical clearance. After medical clearance, psychological evaluation is requested and the remaining professional and administrative pieces of the case continue.

EDSI helps keep communication, documentation, scheduling, and milestones organized while the appropriate professionals perform their own roles. The fertility clinic controls medical treatment and medical decisions. Independent reproductive attorneys handle legal advice and agreements. Insurance matters are reviewed with the appropriate professionals. Journey funds are held by an independent third party bonded escrow provider rather than by EDSI.

EDSI continues providing structured coordination as the case moves from matching toward treatment, pregnancy, birth planning, and delivery.

You can see the larger sequence on The Surrogacy Process for Intended Parents.

What Is the Safest Way to Find a Surrogate?

There is no single website, agency, or search method that automatically makes a surrogacy journey safe. What matters most is the process used after a candidate is identified.

Intended parents should know what has already been reviewed, what remains outstanding, and which professional is responsible for each major decision. A structured process should include meaningful internal qualification, review of relevant pregnancy and delivery records, background screening, mutual matching, independent fertility physician review, appropriate psychological evaluation, separate reproductive attorneys, insurance review, independent escrow, and ongoing case coordination.

The most useful question is therefore not simply “Do you have a surrogate available?” It is: “What has been completed before you present her to me, and what still has to happen before treatment?”

That question can reveal much more about a program than the word “screened.”

How Can I Find a Surrogate Quickly Without Cutting Corners?

Speed matters to intended parents, but it should not replace qualification. Current candidate availability, embryo readiness, fertility clinic requirements, geography, intended parent preferences, and surrogate preferences can all influence the search.

There are still ways to avoid unnecessary delay. Knowing which fertility clinic will be responsible for treatment gives the agency useful information earlier. Knowing whether embryos are already created helps define the correct next step. Intended parents can also distinguish between preferences that are genuinely essential and those that may be flexible.

Being responsive when an appropriate potential match is presented can reduce administrative delays, and remaining open to qualified candidates outside the intended parents’ immediate city may expand the potential matching pool. Most importantly, intended parents should understand what has already been reviewed and what still needs to happen after matching.

The fastest profile presentation is not necessarily the fastest route to embryo transfer. A rushed match that cannot later proceed may cost far more time than a thoughtful qualification process at the beginning.

How Long Does It Take to Find a Surrogate?

Matching time varies from family to family. Current candidate availability is one factor, but fertility clinic requirements, whether embryos are ready, intended parent preferences, surrogate preferences, geographic considerations, and compatibility can all influence timing.

When an agency provides a matching estimate, intended parents should ask exactly which milestone that estimate refers to. Receiving a first profile is different from meeting someone. Meeting someone is different from mutually agreeing to a match. A mutual match is different from receiving fertility clinic medical clearance.

EDSI discusses matching timing in the context of the intended parents’ actual circumstances rather than treating every family as though it will follow an identical timeline.

Does EDSI Have Surrogates Available Right Now?

Surrogate availability changes continuously. A candidate who may be appropriate for one family may not be appropriate for another family’s fertility clinic, embryo circumstances, location, timing, or relationship expectations.

A more useful question is:

Does EDSI currently have qualified candidates who may be appropriate for my particular situation?

EDSI can answer that more meaningfully after learning about the intended parents’ fertility clinic, embryo status, location, and matching priorities. A responsible matching conversation should focus on compatibility and readiness rather than simply treating surrogate candidates as inventory.

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Should I Find a Surrogate Myself or Work With an Agency?

Both approaches can work. The main difference is who becomes responsible for organizing the process.

Independent search	Working with EDSI
You locate potential candidates	EDSI recruits and identifies potential candidates
You determine how candidates will be reviewed	EDSI conducts its internal qualification process
You organize pregnancy and delivery records	EDSI reviews relevant records before matching
You arrange background screening	EDSI completes the background check
You coordinate introductions	EDSI facilitates potential matches
You coordinate with the fertility clinic	EDSI helps coordinate the candidate with the intended parents’ clinic
You organize the remaining professionals	EDSI helps coordinate the independent professionals involved
You manage case communication	EDSI provides ongoing case coordination

Independent surrogacy can be appropriate for intended parents who already know a potential surrogate or are comfortable managing the many professional relationships themselves. Agency assisted surrogacy may be preferable for intended parents who want an experienced coordination team helping organize the process.

How Should I Compare Surrogacy Agencies When I Need to Find a Surrogate?

If your immediate goal is finding a qualified gestational surrogate, do not compare agencies only by size, advertising, or a promised matching time. Ask what actually happens before and after you receive a profile.

Questions worth asking include whether pregnancy and delivery records are reviewed before matching, whether background checks are completed before an introduction, what the agency means by “screened,” who determines medical clearance, when psychological evaluation occurs, how your fertility clinic’s requirements are considered, how compatibility is evaluated, and what happens if either side decides not to proceed.

Intended parents should also ask who holds journey funds and who coordinates the case after matching. Finding the surrogate is only one part of the service you are evaluating.

For a deeper framework, read How Intended Parents Should Choose a Surrogacy Agency.

If you are comparing established agencies nationally, see Top Surrogacy Agencies in the United States.

What If My Embryos Are Already Created?

If your embryos are already frozen, you may be ready to focus directly on surrogate matching rather than completing IVF first. Your fertility clinic becomes especially important at this stage because the physician who will oversee the embryo transfer will ultimately review and medically clear the proposed surrogate.

EDSI works with intended parents who already have embryos stored at their existing fertility clinic. You do not automatically need to move your embryos simply because you are beginning a surrogate search. EDSI can learn about your clinic, embryo circumstances, and matching priorities and coordinate the search around the treatment relationship you already have.

Read Surrogacy With Embryos Already Created for a more detailed explanation of this pathway.

How Do I Find a Surrogate in California?

California intended parents can work with EDSI to find a gestational surrogate, but the surrogate does not necessarily need to live in the same city or even the same state as the intended parents.

EDSI is based in Beverly Hills, California 90210 and works with gestational surrogate candidates throughout the United States. The right potential match should be evaluated based on qualification, fertility clinic compatibility, pregnancy and delivery history, communication, practical circumstances, and relationship expectations rather than geography alone.

Location can still affect practical, insurance, travel, and professional considerations, so it should remain part of the conversation. The appropriate qualified professionals should address the medical, legal, and insurance issues relevant to each particular case.

If you are specifically comparing California programs, read Best Surrogacy Agencies in California.

Can International Intended Parents Find a Surrogate in the United States?

Yes. EDSI works with intended parents living outside the United States who are pursuing gestational surrogacy in the U.S.

The fundamental matching questions remain similar, but international intended parents often have additional logistical considerations involving distance, time zones, travel, fertility clinic communication, delivery preparation, and post birth planning. A coordinated process becomes particularly important when the intended parents are managing much of the journey from another country.

EDSI helps coordinate the U.S. surrogacy process while medical, legal, insurance, and other professional decisions remain with the qualified professionals responsible for those areas.

Learn more about U.S. Surrogacy for International Intended Parents.

Can LGBTQIA+ Intended Parents Find a Gestational Surrogate Through EDSI?

Yes. EDSI works with LGBTQIA+ intended parents, couples, and single intended parents pursuing gestational surrogacy.

The central matching considerations remain the same. The candidate needs to appear qualified to proceed, the fertility clinic needs to be able to evaluate her, both sides should communicate comfortably, and the expectations for the relationship should be compatible.

The broader family building pathway can differ depending on whether embryos have already been created, whether donor eggs or other reproductive options are needed, and where the intended parents are in the IVF process.

For more detail, see Surrogacy Options for LGBTQ+ Parents.

Why Intended Parents Work With EDSI to Find a Surrogate

Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute is a surrogacy and egg donation agency based in Beverly Hills, California 90210. EDSI has worked in third party reproduction for more than 25 years and has supported more than 3,000 births.

EDSI’s role is structured surrogacy coordination. Before a surrogate candidate is presented for matching, EDSI conducts an internal qualification review, reviews relevant pregnancy and delivery records, and completes a background check. If the intended parents and surrogate mutually decide to proceed, the intended parents’ fertility physician independently reviews the candidate and determines whether she receives medical clearance. After medical clearance, psychological evaluation is requested.

EDSI continues coordinating the moving parts of the journey while the appropriate professionals perform their own roles. The fertility clinic makes medical decisions. Independent reproductive attorneys provide legal advice and handle agreements. Journey funds are held through an independent third party bonded escrow provider rather than by EDSI. Insurance matters are coordinated with the appropriate professionals.

Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute helps intended parents move from searching for a surrogate to evaluating a qualified candidate, building a mutual match, coordinating fertility clinic clearance, and preparing for the remaining stages of the surrogacy journey.

Frequently Asked Questions About Finding a Surrogate

How do I find a qualified surrogate?

Intended parents can find a qualified gestational surrogate through a surrogacy agency, an independent search, a professional referral, an online resource, or someone they already know. Regardless of where the candidate is found, she should move through appropriate qualification and professional review before treatment.

How do I find a screened surrogate?

Ask exactly what the agency means by screened. At EDSI, candidates complete an internal qualification review, relevant pregnancy and delivery records are reviewed, and a background check is completed before matching. Fertility clinic medical clearance occurs after a mutual match.

What is the difference between a screened surrogate and a medically cleared surrogate?

A screened or internally qualified candidate has completed part of an agency’s review process. A medically cleared surrogate has been independently reviewed and approved by the fertility physician responsible for treatment.

Does EDSI review medical records before matching?

Yes. EDSI reviews relevant pregnancy and delivery records before a candidate proceeds into matching. This does not replace medical clearance by the intended parents’ fertility physician.

Does EDSI complete background checks before matching?

Yes. EDSI completes a background check as part of the candidate qualification process before matching.

Who medically clears an EDSI surrogate?

The intended parents’ fertility physician reviews the application, pregnancy and delivery history, medical records, and other information required by the clinic and determines medical clearance.

When does psychological evaluation occur?

After fertility clinic medical clearance, psychological evaluation is requested as part of the next stage of the process.

What is the best place to find a surrogate?

There is no single best place for every family. Surrogates may be found through agencies, personal referrals, online communities, matching resources, or existing relationships. What matters most is the quality of the qualification and professional process that follows.

How do I find a surrogate mother?

People searching for a “surrogate mother” are usually looking for a gestational surrogate or gestational carrier. Intended parents can find one through an agency, independently, online, through a referral, or through someone they already know.

How do I choose the right surrogate?

Look beyond availability. Consider the candidate’s qualification, pregnancy and delivery history, fertility clinic compatibility, communication style, support system, practical circumstances, and whether both sides feel comfortable with the expectations for the journey.

Can I find a surrogate online?

Yes. Online platforms, groups, and surrogate finder websites can introduce intended parents to potential candidates. An online profile is not proof of qualification or medical clearance.

Can I find a surrogate without an agency?

Yes. Intended parents can pursue an independent arrangement, but they then assume responsibility for coordinating qualification, records review, background screening, fertility clinic review, psychological evaluation, attorneys, insurance, escrow, and ongoing communication.

Can I find a surrogate if my embryos are already frozen?

Yes. Intended parents with embryos already created can focus directly on matching while EDSI coordinates with the fertility clinic that will ultimately review and medically clear the proposed surrogate. See Surrogacy With Embryos Already Created.

How much does surrogacy cost?

Surrogacy costs involve more than matching. Expenses can include agency coordination, surrogate compensation, fertility treatment, attorneys, psychological evaluation, insurance, escrow, travel, and pregnancy related expenses. Read How Much Does Surrogacy Cost? for a fuller discussion.

Ready to Find a Surrogate?

You do not need to know exactly who your surrogate will be before beginning the process. A useful first conversation starts with where you are today, including whether your embryos are already created, which fertility clinic you are working with, what matters most to you in a surrogate relationship, and which preferences are essential versus flexible.

EDSI can review those questions with you, explain how candidate qualification and matching work, and discuss the current path for your particular circumstances.

Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute helps intended parents move from searching for a surrogate to identifying a qualified candidate, building a mutual match, and coordinating the professional steps needed to move forward.

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