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57<p>success at bringing<br /> home a baby</p></li><li class="counter--item"> <span class="counter--number">700</span><p>babies and counting</p></li><li class="counter--item"> <span class="counter--number">40+</span><p>active surrogates</p></li><li class="counter--item"> <span class="counter--number">80%</span><p>returning surrogates</p></li><li class="counter--item"> <span class="counter--number">60+</span><p>years of combined<br /> surrogacy experience</p></li></ul></div></section><section class="section section__sticky bg-white p-x-large" ><div class="container mw-full "><div><div class="header text-left t-black w-100"> <span class="header__caption t3">What Makes Surrogate Steps Special</span><h2 class="t2" id="growing-your-family">Growing Your Family</h2><p>Intended Parents that work with us rave about how smoothly everything went and the personalized support they felt at every step of the journey. This is what makes growing your family at Surrogate Steps the right choice:</p></div><ol class="list-steps"><li><h3 class="t4">Great Surrogates</h3><p>Our surrogates are rigorously screened by former surrogates and medical providers, following guidelines set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and receive a final stamp of approval from our founder, Yifat, who has extensive training in assessing the credentials and credibility of individuals as part of her prosecutorial background.</p></li><li><h3 class="t4">Unparalleled Support</h3><p>You’ll be paired one-on-one with an expert coordinator who has served as a surrogate on multiple occasions. Because of this, they are familiar with every aspect of the surrogacy journey, can empathize deeply with your situation, and offer unmatched and personalized service.</p></li><li><h3 class="t4">Connections</h3><p>Our team is founded and directed by Yifat Shaltiel, a reproductive attorney with over a decade of experience in reproductive law. Surrogate Steps has a network of trusted connections to fertility clinics and other respected reproductive attorneys to ensure the best outcomes for our surrogates and intended parents.</p></li><li><h3 class="t4">Peace of Mind</h3><p>In an unregulated industry, working with Surrogate Steps allows you to sleep easy knowing that your journey is handled by a licensed surrogacy agency run by a practicing attorney who has ethical and legal obligations to run a fair and legitimate business.</p></li></ol><div class="buttons a-left no-wrap" > <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/intended-parents/" target="" class="button primary-outline">Learn More</a> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/intended-parents/request-information/" target="" class="button primary-outline">Get Started</a></div></div><figure> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/[email protected]" alt=""></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/[email protected]" alt=""></figure></div></section><section 58class="section bg-primary p-x-large" 59><div class="container mw-full "><div class="header text-center t-white w-100"><h2 class="t2" id="become-a-surrogate">Become a Surrogate</h2><p>Being a surrogate means playing a vital role in one of the most important times in another familyâs life. Itâs a complex process with a lot at stake, but it is worth it a million times over. Hereâs why people become surrogates.</p></div><ul class="list-w-icons"><li class="list-w-icon--item"><figure> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/white-dandilion.png" alt=""></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/white-dandilion.png" alt=""></figure><div><h3 class="t4">Make a Dream Come True</h3><p>There is no greater gift than the gift of life. Surrogates have the honor of helping a family bring the child of their dreams into the world.</p></div></li><li class="list-w-icon--item"><figure> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/white-hart.png" alt=""></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/white-hart.png" alt=""></figure><div><h3 class="t4">A Beautiful Experience</h3><p>Surrogates take pride and feel tremendous joy in helping someone in such a meaningful way. Surrogates usually say acting as a carrier is a top 3 life experience.</p></div></li><li class="list-w-icon--item"><figure> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/white-moneybag.png" alt=""></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/white-moneybag.png" alt=""></figure><div><h3 class="t4">Generous Compensation</h3><p>While not the primary motive of most who actually become surrogates, you are compensated generously as a
59surrogate.</p></div></li></ul><div class="buttons a-center no-wrap" > <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogates/" target="" class="button white-outline">Learn More</a> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogates/application/" target="" class="button white-outline">Get Started</a></div></div></section><section 60class="section bg-light-gray p-x-large" 61><div class="container mw-full "><div class="header text-center t-black w-80"><h2 class="t2" id="meet-surrogate-steps">Meet Surrogate Steps</h2><p data-start="461" data-end="786">At Surrogate Steps, surrogacy is our specialty. As a licensed agency, we bring together legal experts, medical professionals, and experienced surrogates to guide surrogates and intended parents with care. Backed by more than ten years of success, weâve supported the birth of hundreds of babies while ensuring each journey is safe and meaningful.</p></div><div class="posts__filters" style="display:none"> <button 62 data-filter="posts-our-team" 63 class="posts__filter is-active"> Our Team </button></div><div class="posts__wrap"><div id="posts-our-team" class="posts__container is-active"><ul id="posts-our-team-slider" class="posts__items"><li class="posts__item"><div class="posts__item--wrap"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/yifat-shaltiel/"> <noscript><img 64 src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-18-200x200.png" 65 srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-18-200x200.png 1x, 66 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-18-400x400.png 2x" 67 alt="Yifat Shaltiel, Esq."></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" 68 data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-18-200x200.png" 69 data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-18-200x200.png 1x, 70 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-18-400x400.png 2x" 71 alt="Yifat Shaltiel, Esq."> </a> <span>Mother through IVF</span><h4><a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/yifat-shaltiel/">Yifat Shaltiel, Esq.</a></h4><p>Reproductive Attorney, Founder and Director</p> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/yifat-shaltiel/" class="posts__item--more">Learn More</a></div></li><li class="posts__item"><div class="posts__item--wrap"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/michelle-valero/"> <noscript><img 72 src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6-1-200x200.png" 73 srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6-1-200x200.png 1x, 74 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6-1-400x400.png 2x" 75 alt="Michelle Valero"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" 76 data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6-1-200x200.png" 77 data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6-1-200x200.png 1x, 78 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6-1-400x400.png 2x" 79 alt="Michelle Valero"> </a> <span>Three Time Surrogate</span><h4><a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/michelle-valero/">Michelle Valero</a></h4><p>Parent Coordinator</p> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/michelle-valero/" class="posts__item--more">Learn More</a></div></li><li class="posts__item"><div class="posts__item--wrap"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/samantha-wyant/"> <noscript><img 80 src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Samantha-Wyant-Journey-Coordinator-1-200x200.jpg" 81 srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Samantha-Wyant-Journey-Coordinator-1-200x200.jpg 1x, 82 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Samantha-Wyant-Journey-Coordinator-1-400x400.jpg 2x" 83 alt="Samantha Wyant"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" 84 data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Samantha-Wyant-Journey-Coordinator-1-200x200.jpg" 85 data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Samantha-Wyant-Journey-Coordinator-1-200x200.jpg 1x, 86 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Samantha-Wyant-Journey-Coordinator-1-400x400.jpg 2x" 87 alt="Samantha Wyant"> </a> <span>One Time Surrogate</span><h4><a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/samantha-wyant/">Samantha Wyant</a></h4><p>Journey Coordinator</p> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/samantha-wyant/" class="posts__item--more">Learn More</a></div></li><li class="posts__item"><div class="posts__item--wrap">
87 <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/whitney-holt/"> <noscript><img 88 src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Whitney-Holt-Surrogate-Steps-200x200.jpg" 89 srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Whitney-Holt-Surrogate-Steps-200x200.jpg 1x, 90 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Whitney-Holt-Surrogate-Steps-400x400.jpg 2x" 91 alt="Whitney Holt"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" 92 data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Whitney-Holt-Surrogate-Steps-200x200.jpg" 93 data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Whitney-Holt-Surrogate-Steps-200x200.jpg 1x, 94 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Whitney-Holt-Surrogate-Steps-400x400.jpg 2x" 95 alt="Whitney Holt"> </a> <span>One Time Surrogate</span><h4><a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/whitney-holt/">Whitney Holt</a></h4><p>Journey Coordinator</p> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/whitney-holt/" class="posts__item--more">Learn More</a></div></li><li class="posts__item"><div class="posts__item--wrap"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/meaghan-german/"> <noscript><img 96 src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Meaghan-German-Parent-Consultant-200x200.png" 97 srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Meaghan-German-Parent-Consultant-200x200.png 1x, 98 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Meaghan-German-Parent-Consultant-400x400.png 2x" 99 alt="Meaghan German"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" 100 data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Meaghan-German-Parent-Consultant-200x200.png" 101 data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Meaghan-German-Parent-Consultant-200x200.png 1x, 102 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Meaghan-German-Parent-Consultant-400x400.png 2x" 103 alt="Meaghan German"> </a> <span>Mother through IVF</span><h4><a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/meaghan-german/">Meaghan German</a></h4><p>Parent Consultant</p> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/meaghan-german/" class="posts__item--more">Learn More</a></div></li><li class="posts__item"><div class="posts__item--wrap"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/amy-neagle/"> <noscript><img 104 src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Amy-Neagle-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg" 105 srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Amy-Neagle-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg 1x, 106 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Amy-Neagle-Intake-Coordinator-400x400.jpg 2x" 107 alt="Amy Neagle"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" 108 data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Amy-Neagle-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg" 109 data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Amy-Neagle-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg 1x, 110 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Amy-Neagle-Intake-Coordinator-400x400.jpg 2x" 111 alt="Amy Neagle"> </a> <span>Three Time Surrogate</span><h4><a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/amy-neagle/">Amy Neagle</a></h4><p style="font-weight: 400;">Intake Coordinator</p> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/amy-neagle/" class="posts__item--more">Learn More</a></div></li><li class="posts__item"><div class="posts__item--wrap"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/ashley-bloom/"> <noscript><img 112 src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ashley-Bloom-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg" 113 srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ashley-Bloom-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg 1x, 114 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ashley-Bloom-Intake-Coordinator-400x400.jpg 2x" 115 alt="Ashley Bloom"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" 116 data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ashley-Bloom-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg" 117 data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ashley-Bloom-Intake-Coordinator-200x200.jpg 1x, 118 https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ashley-Bloom-Intake-Coordinator-400x400.jpg 2x" 119 alt="Ashley Bloom"> </a> <span>Two Time Surrogate</span><h4><a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/ashley-bloom/">Ashley Bloom</a></h4><p style="font-weight: 400;">Intake Coordinator</p> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/team/ashley-bloom/" class="posts__item--more">Learn More</a></div></li></ul><div class="buttons a-center"> <a class="button" href="https://surrogatesteps.com/about-us/">About Us</a></div></div></div></div></section><section 120class="section bg-white p-x-large" 121><div class="container mw-full "><div class="header text-center t-black w-100"><h2 class="t2" id="client-testimonials">Client Testimonials</h2></div><div><ul class="slider videos-slider"><li class="video-cell"> <a class="video-cell__trigger" href="https://youtu.be/FFxTkkDbcJ8" data-lity aria-label="Play video"> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Summer-Billys-Story.jpg" alt=""></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Summer-Billys-Story.jpg" alt=""> <span class="playBtn" aria-hidden="true"> <svg width="32" height="38" viewBox="0 0 32 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123<div class="slider__total-sr sr-only" aria-live="polite"></div></div> <button class="slider__next" 124 aria-controls="" 125 aria-label="Next Slide"> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/themes/SurrogateSteps/public/images/arrow-right.svg" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/themes/SurrogateSteps/public/images/arrow-right.svg" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </button></div></div><ul class="testimonials slider testimonials-slider"><li class="testimonial-column"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>I appreciate all the Surrogate Steps team has done to help me through this journey. I have never once felt alone or out of place.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lourds-Surrogate-Testimonial.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lourds-Surrogate-Testimonial.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lourds-Surrogate-Testimonial.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lourds-Surrogate-Testimonial.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lourds-Surrogate-Testimonial.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lourds-Surrogate-Testimonial.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Surrogate</span> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Lourdes</span></div></div></div><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-1"><p>Thank you for my two amazing miracles and for helping me achieve my dream to be a dad! Your dedicated team made all the difference, and I will forever be grateful to you!</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/parent/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/parent/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">William</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column small-only"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>Thank you for my two amazing miracles and for helping me achieve my dream to be a dad! Your dedicated team made all the difference, and I will forever be grateful to you!</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/parent/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testimonial2.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/parent/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">William</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>Yifat listened to our concerns, and her and her team worked diligently to find us a match. Although it took some time, our ultimate match was perfect for our family and we are forever grateful for our carrier and the support Yifat and the team provided at all points along our journey. We highly recommend the Surrogate Steps family.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/dr-rr-and-baby-r/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-1-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-1.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-1-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-1-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-1.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-1-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/dr-rr-and-baby-r/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">DR, RR and Baby R</span> </a></div></div></div><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-1"><p>Thank you all for helping me make my dreams come true! I’m truly blessed! I rave about you guys all the time. You made a very difficult process seem easy!</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/janene/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/janene/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">
125Janene</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column small-only"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>Thank you all for helping me make my dreams come true! I’m truly blessed! I rave about you guys all the time. You made a very difficult process seem easy!</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/janene/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Benjamin-Geffon-Square-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/janene/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Janene</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>Working with Surrogate Steps was straightforward, easy, and professional. They facilitated key elements of the process, and perhaps most importantly, connected us to an amazing GC with whom we remain good friends.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/aaron-jess/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aaron-Jess-200x200.jpg 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aaron-Jess-400x400.jpg 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aaron-Jess-200x200.jpg" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aaron-Jess-200x200.jpg 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aaron-Jess-400x400.jpg 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aaron-Jess-200x200.jpg" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/aaron-jess/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Aaron & Jess</span> </a></div></div></div><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-1"><p>Working with Surrogate Steps has been such an amazing experience; they make everything so easy. I am so appreciative of every single person that has helped me at Surrogate Steps, and I am forever grateful for them and this experience.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/diamonique/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-400x400.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-400x400.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Surrogate</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/diamonique/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Diamonique</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column small-only"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>Working with Surrogate Steps has been such an amazing experience; they make everything so easy. I am so appreciative of every single person that has helped me at Surrogate Steps, and I am forever grateful for them and this experience.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/diamonique/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-400x400.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-400x400.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diamonique-Surrogate-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Surrogate</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/diamonique/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Diamonique</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>I have been working with surrogate steps for the past few years now. They are all so wonderful and have helped me every step of the way.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/harlea/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harlea-Surrogate-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harlea-Surrogate-400x400.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harlea-Surrogate-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harlea-Surrogate-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harlea-Surrogate-400x400.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harlea-Surrogate-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Surrogate</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/harlea/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Harlea</span> </a></div></div></div><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-1"><p>The Surrogate Steps team is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Theyâve been right there beside me through every step of this journey.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/caroline/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Surrogate</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/caroline/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Caroline</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column small-only"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>The Surrogate Steps team is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Theyâve been right there beside me through every step of this journey.</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/caroline/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Caroline-Intended-Parent-Testimonial-Image.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Surrogate</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogate-story/caroline/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Caroline</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>Surrogate Steps made it such an easy process from start to finish. They made sure everything was set up from traveling, hotels, embryo transfer, legal, and escrow accounts to delivery. Most of all they treated me like family even after my journey was over, it was like being part of a forever sisterhood. </p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/?post_type=surrogates&p=8742" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Becca-Surrogate.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Becca-Surrogate.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Becca-Surrogate.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Becca-Surrogate.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Becca-Surrogate.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Becca-Surrogate.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Surrogate</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/?post_type=surrogates&p=8742" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">Becca</span> </a></div></div></div><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-1"><p>Thank you so much! We are overjoyed at Dominic’s arrival and feel incredibly blessed to have been paired with Candace. That would not be possible without Surrogate Steps and could never begin to put our gratitude into words. I’ve attached a picture of our little guy!</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/m-m/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-400x400.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-400x400.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/m-m/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">M & M</span> </a></div></div></div></li><li class="testimonial-column small-only"><div class="testimonials__box box__bg--white box__shadow--default box-0"><p>Thank you so much! We are overjoyed at Dominic’s arrival and feel incredibly blessed to have been paired with Candace. That would not be possible without Surrogate Steps and could never begin to put our gratitude into words. I’ve attached a picture of our little guy!</p><div class="testimonial__meta"><div class="testimonial__meta--avatar"> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/m-m/" style="display:flex"> <noscript><img srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-400x400.png 2x" src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-srcset="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png 1x, https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-400x400.png 2x" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/M-M-Surrogacy-Parents-200x200.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"> </a></div><div class="has-2-lines"> <span class="testimonial__meta--xp">Parent</span> <a href="https://surrogatesteps.com/parent-story/m-m/" class="testimonial__meta--link"> <span class="testimonial__meta--name">M & M</span> </a></div></div></div></li></ul><div class="slider__nav testimonials-slider__nav"> <button class="slider__prev" 126 aria-controls="" 127 aria-label="Previous Slide"> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/themes/SurrogateSteps/public/images/arrow-left.svg" aria-hidden="true" alt=""/></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/themes/SurrogateSteps/public/images/arrow-left.svg" aria-hidden="true" alt=""/> </button><div class="slider__counter" role="group"> <span class="slider__current" aria-hidden="true">1</span> <span class="slider__separator" aria-hidden="true">/</span> <span class="slider__total" aria-hidden="true">1</span>
127<div class="slider__total-sr sr-only" aria-live="polite"></div></div> <button class="slider__next" 128 aria-controls="" 129 aria-label="Next Slide"> <noscript><img src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/themes/SurrogateSteps/public/images/arrow-right.svg" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' class="lazyload" data-src="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/themes/SurrogateSteps/public/images/arrow-right.svg" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </button></div></div></section><section 130class="section bg-light-gray p-x-large" 131><div class="container mw-full "><div class="header text-center t-black w-100"><h2 class="t2" id="frequently-asked-questions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2></div><div class="faq"><h3 class="faq__title t4">Surrogates</h3><ul class="faq__list"><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="are-surrogates-genetically-related-to-the-baby"> <button 132 id="block__faq-header-i0" 133 aria-controls="faq-i0" 134 aria-expanded="false" 135 >Are Surrogates genetically related to the baby? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 136 id="faq-i0" 137 aria-hidden="true" 138 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i0" 139 role="region" 140 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No, they are not. The embryo(s) that are transferred to our gestational carriers are created in IVF using eggs and sperm from the intended parents or donors.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="are-surrogates-required-to-travel"> <button 141 id="block__faq-header-i1" 142 aria-controls="faq-i1" 143 aria-expanded="false" 144 >Are Surrogates Required to Travel? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 145 id="faq-i1" 146 aria-hidden="true" 147 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i1" 148 role="region" 149 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most surrogates are required to travel. Travel usually includes one time for the medical screening by the fertility clinic, and a second time for the embryo transfer. Some clinics will allow outside monitoring, in which case, the surrogate will only need to travel once for the embryo transfer. Of course, there are instances where the surrogate lives near the fertility clinic, and no travel is required. However, many surrogacy arrangements require out of state travel.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-i-have-to-pay-for-anything-related-to-being-a-surrogate"> <button 150 id="block__faq-header-i2" 151 aria-controls="faq-i2" 152 aria-expanded="false" 153 >Do I have to pay for anything related to being a surrogate? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 154 id="faq-i2" 155 aria-hidden="true" 156 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i2" 157 role="region" 158 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No, the intended parents are responsible for paying for or reimbursing you for all approved surrogacy related expenses.  </span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-surrogates-get-to-choose-who-they-match-with"> <button 159 id="block__faq-header-i3" 160 aria-controls="faq-i3" 161 aria-expanded="false" 162 >Do Surrogates get to choose who they match with? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 163 id="faq-i3" 164 aria-hidden="true" 165 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i3" 166 role="region" 167 hidden><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Yes. You are always in control of who you match with. We have families of all kinds who are looking for gestational carriers, including married heterosexual and homosexual couples, single parents, domestic and foreign couples, parents who are having their first child and those looking to grow or c
167omplete their family.</span></p><h2></h2></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-surrogates-get-to-meet-the-baby-or-be-involved-in-their-life"> <button 168 id="block__faq-header-i4" 169 aria-controls="faq-i4" 170 aria-expanded="false" 171 >Do surrogates get to meet the baby or be involved in their life? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 172 id="faq-i4" 173 aria-hidden="true" 174 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i4" 175 role="region" 176 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surrogates get to meet the baby before the baby is discharged from the hospital. Many surrogates also continue to be in contact with the parents and receive updates regarding the child long after its birth. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ultimately, it is up to you, the parents, the contacts you sign, as well as the relationship you establish with them during your surrogacy journey. </span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-long-does-the-entire-surrogate-journey-take"> <button 177 id="block__faq-header-i5" 178 aria-controls="faq-i5" 179 aria-expanded="false" 180 >How Long Does the Entire Surrogate Journey Take ? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 181 id="faq-i5" 182 aria-hidden="true" 183 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i5" 184 role="region" 185 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generally, it takes approximately 12-15 months from the time that you apply with our agency to the time you deliver. Of course, this is highly variable and depends upon many factors including how on top of the intake process you are, negotiations regarding the surrogacy agreement, the fertility clinic schedule and more.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-much-money-do-surrogates-make"> <button 186 id="block__faq-header-i6" 187 aria-controls="faq-i6" 188 aria-expanded="false" 189 >How Much Money Do Surrogates Make? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 190 id="faq-i6" 191 aria-hidden="true" 192 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i6" 193 role="region" 194 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surrogates typically make between $45,000-$70,000 after accounting for their main pregnancy distribution as well as bonuses for things like previous surrogacies, embryo transfers, and more. </span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="what-makes-a-good-surrogate"> <button 195 id="block__faq-header-i7" 196 aria-controls="faq-i7" 197 aria-expanded="false" 198 >What Makes a Good Surrogate <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 199 id="faq-i7" 200 aria-hidden="true" 201 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i7" 202 role="region" 203 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There isnât necessarily one thing that makes a good surrogate, but good surrogates are usually:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mature </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reliable and responsive </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">
203Have a strong birthing record (previous births with no complications)</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have a supportive family</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have a profound desire to help others</span></li></ul></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="who-do-surrogates-help"> <button 204 id="block__faq-header-i8" 205 aria-controls="faq-i8" 206 aria-expanded="false" 207 >Who Do Surrogates Help? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 208 id="faq-i8" 209 aria-hidden="true" 210 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i8" 211 role="region" 212 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surrogates help all family types. Domestic and international. Heterosexual and homosexual. Married and Single. Those looking to have their first child and those looking to expand their family. And just about every other difference imaginable with one thing uniting them all, the profound desire for a baby in their life.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="why-should-i-choose-surrogate-steps"> <button 213 id="block__faq-header-i9" 214 aria-controls="faq-i9" 215 aria-expanded="false" 216 >Why Should I Choose Surrogate Steps? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 217 id="faq-i9" 218 aria-hidden="true" 219 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i9" 220 role="region" 221 hidden><p>Choosing a surrogacy agency is an important decision. You want an agency that will protect your interests, explain each step clearly, and provide experienced support throughout your journey.</p><p>Surrogate Steps is trusted by fertility clinics and intended parents across the country for several reasons:</p><ul><li><strong>Experienced surrogate coordinators:</strong> Our surrogate and parent coordinators have personal experience with surrogacy, including team members who have completed multiple journeys themselves. You will have someone who understands the process and can support you from application through delivery and beyond.</li><li><strong>Thorough surrogate screening:</strong> Surrogates are carefully screened using established medical and surrogacy guidelines before being presented to intended parents and fertility clinics.</li><li><strong>Attorney-directed agency:</strong> Surrogate Steps is directed by reproductive and surrogacy attorney <strong>Yifat Shaltiel</strong>. Our attorney-directed structure helps ensure that surrogate rights, ethical practices, and clear agreements remain central throughout the process.</li><li><strong>Competitive surrogate compensation:</strong> First-time surrogates receive <strong>$45,000 in base compensation</strong>. Depending on your previous surrogacy experience, location, and demand, you may qualify for an additional <strong>$5,000â$30,000 in base compensation</strong>. Surrogates may also receive additional payments for medical and legal clearance, medication start, embryo transfers, maternity clothing, monthly allowances, lost wages, childcare, travel, life insurance, and other benefits included in their compensation package.</li><li><strong>Licensed surrogacy agency:</strong> Surrogacy agencies are not regulated the same way in every state. Surrogate Steps operates as a licensed agency, providing additional standards and oversight designed to help protect the people we work with.</li></ul><p>Most importantly, we want our surrogates to feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the entire journey.</p><p><strong>More than 80% of our surrogates return to complete another surrogacy journey with Surrogate Steps.</strong></p></div></li></ul> <a class="faq__link" href="https://surrogatesteps.com/surrogates/faq/">+ View All Surrogate FAQs</a></div><div class="faq"><h3 class="faq__title t4">Parents</h3><ul class="faq__list"><li class="faq__list--item">
221<h4 class="toggle-next" id="can-i-work-with-surrogate-steps-if-im-single"> <button 222 id="block__faq-header-i0" 223 aria-controls="faq-i0" 224 aria-expanded="false" 225 >Can I work with Surrogate Steps if Iâm single? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 226 id="faq-i0" 227 aria-hidden="true" 228 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i0" 229 role="region" 230 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Absolutely, we believe everyone, including singles, deserves a chance to be a parent and often makes some of the best parents around!</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-i-get-to-choose-my-surrogate"> <button 231 id="block__faq-header-i1" 232 aria-controls="faq-i1" 233 aria-expanded="false" 234 >Do I get to choose my surrogate? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 235 id="faq-i1" 236 aria-hidden="true" 237 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i1" 238 role="region" 239 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Absolutely. Generally, we present you with surrogates one at a time. If you donât like them, we will show you another profile. If you like them, we will schedule a time for a match meeting for you to meet your surrogate. Both you and the surrogate will have an independent, but final say as to whether you would like to work together.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-you-have-to-be-married-to-be-an-intended-parent-at-surrogate-steps"> <button 240 id="block__faq-header-i2" 241 aria-controls="faq-i2" 242 aria-expanded="false" 243 >Do you have to be married to be an intended parent at Surrogate Steps? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 244 id="faq-i2" 245 aria-hidden="true" 246 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i2" 247 role="region" 248 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No, there is no one definition of what a parent looks like. We allow people of all different backgrounds and demographics to become parents through surrogacy.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="what-legal-processes-happen-before-and-after-the-birth-to-ensure-i-get-to-keep-the-baby"> <button 249 id="block__faq-header-i3" 250 aria-controls="faq-i3" 251 aria-expanded="false" 252 >What legal processes happen before and after the birth to ensure I get to keep the baby? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 253 id="faq-i3" 254 aria-hidden="true" 255 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i3" 256 role="region" 257 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The process to ensure you get to keep your baby starts with our team coordinating and matching you with a surrogate in a state where the necessary legal work to finalize your parental rights can be accomplished. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will also need to have wills in place prior to the embryo transfer that ensures a guardian is in place to care for your children in the event of your death. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once you are matched, we will draft the gestational carrier agreement for you, which will then be negotiated between you and your independent attorney and the surrogate and their independent attorney. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once the surrogate commences the second trimester of pregnancy, you will work with your attorney to commence and ensure your paternity rights. This will ensure that you are recognized as legal parents of your child and that you are able to make all medical and legal decisions on behalf of your child commencing at birth. </span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="will-i-be-able-to-take-the-baby-home-directly-from-the-hospital"> <button 258 id="block__faq-header-i4" 259 aria-controls="faq-i4" 260 aria-expanded="false" 261 >Will I be able to take the baby home directly from the hospital? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 262 id="faq-i4" 263 aria-hidden="true" 264 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i4" 265 role="region" 266 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yes, everything will be worked out with the hospital and other required entities prior to the birth of your child so that you will be able to take your baby home directly from the hospital after they are discharged.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="will-i-have-contact-with-my-surrogate"> <button 267 id="block__faq-header-i5" 268 aria-controls="faq-i5" 269 aria-expanded="false" 270 >Will I have contact with my surrogate? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 271 id="faq-i5" 272 aria-hidden="true" 273 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i5" 274 role="region" 275 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Absolutely, you will be in direct contact with your surrogate throughout the journey and encouraged to establish a strong connection with your surrogate. Establishing a bond with your surrogate is one of the most important and special aspects of you becoming a parent through surrogacy. Many intended parents are in daily contact with their surrogates, whereas others find the time to connect about once a week.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-long-does-the-entire-surrogacy-process-take"> <button 276 id="block__faq-header-i6" 277 aria-controls="faq-i6" 278 aria-expanded="false" 279 >âHow long does the entire surrogacy process take? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 280 id="faq-i6" 281 aria-hidden="true" 282 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i6" 283 role="region" 284 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generally, it takes approximately 15-18 months from the time that you apply with our agency to the time you hold your baby in your arms. </span></p></div></li></ul> <a class="faq__link" href="https://surrogatesteps.com/intended-parents/faqs/">+ View All Intended Parent FAQs</a></div></div></section><section class="lazyload section section-banner bg-white p-x-large" data-bg="https://surrogatesteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/About-Us-Hero-3.png" style='background-image:url(data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20500%20300%22%3E%3C/svg%3E); 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Affiliates can earn <strong data-start="282" data-end="323">$2,000â$3,000 per qualified surrogate</strong>, depending on their referral tier, plus <strong data-start="364" data-end="392">annual milestone bonuses</strong>, <strong data-start="394" data-end="420">cultural match bonuses</strong>, and <strong data-start="426" data-end="464">optional raffle or giveaway prizes</strong>. There is <strong data-start="475" data-end="485">no cap</strong> on how much you can earn.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="what-happens-if-my-referral-doesnt-qualify"> <button 318 id="block__faq-header-i1" 319 aria-controls="faq-i1" 320 aria-expanded="false" 321 >What happens if my referral doesnât qualify? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 322 id="faq-i1" 323 aria-hidden="true" 324 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i1" 325 role="region" 326 hidden><p data-start="221" data-end="529">Not every applicant will meet the medical, legal, or lifestyle requirements to become a surrogate. If a referral does not qualify or chooses not to move forward, there is <strong data-start="392" data-end="406">no penalty</strong>
326 to you as the affiliate. Compensation is paid only for <strong data-start="462" data-end="528">qualified surrogates who progress to the applicable milestones</strong>.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="can-anyone-become-an-affiliate"> <button 327 id="block__faq-header-i2" 328 aria-controls="faq-i2" 329 aria-expanded="false" 330 >Can anyone become an affiliate? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 331 id="faq-i2" 332 aria-hidden="true" 333 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i2" 334 role="region" 335 hidden><p data-start="240" data-end="500">Yes. Anyone may apply to become an affiliate. Acceptance into the Surrogate Steps Affiliate Program is subject to review and approval so we can issue a <strong data-start="392" data-end="419">dedicated referral link</strong>, provide program access, and ensure referrals are properly tracked and credited.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="when-are-referral-payments-made"> <button 336 id="block__faq-header-i3" 337 aria-controls="faq-i3" 338 aria-expanded="false" 339 >When are referral payments made? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 340 id="faq-i3" 341 aria-hidden="true" 342 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i3" 343 role="region" 344 hidden><p><strong data-start="192" data-end="266">All affiliate commissions, bonuses, and prizes are paid within 30 days</strong> of the applicable milestone being met, including clearance for embryo transfer, pregnancy, annual referral milestones, qualifying cultural match referrals, and raffle or giveaway awards.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-are-referrals-tracked"> <button 345 id="block__faq-header-i4" 346 aria-controls="faq-i4" 347 aria-expanded="false" 348 >How are referrals tracked? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 349 id="faq-i4" 350 aria-hidden="true" 351 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i4" 352 role="region" 353 hidden><p data-start="57" data-end="498">Referrals are tracked through your <strong data-start="127" data-end="152" data-is-only-node="">unique affiliate link</strong> once you are approved, which is the <strong data-start="189" data-end="210">most reliable way</strong> to ensure proper tracking. Applicants may also list your name on the initial application as their referrer. Using your link or being named on the application allows Surrogate Steps to accurately attribute referrals and ensure you receive credit and compensation for qualifying referrals.</p><p data-start="500" data-end="603" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="why-is-applying-required"> <button 354 id="block__faq-header-i5" 355 aria-controls="faq-i5" 356 aria-expanded="false" 357 >Why is applying required? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 358 id="faq-i5" 359 aria-hidden="true" 360 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i5" 361 role="region" 362 hidden><p data-start="5433" data-end="5663">Applying allows Surrogate Steps to issue a <strong data-start="5476" data-end="5503">dedicated referral link</strong>, provide program access, and ensure referrals are properly tracked and credited. This protects both affiliates and referrals and ensures accurate compensation.</p><p data-start="402" data-end="483" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-i-have-to-post-on-social-media-to-earn-referral-commissions"> <button 363 id="block__faq-header-i6" 364 aria-controls="faq-i6" 365 aria-expanded="false" 366 >Do I have to post on social media to earn referral commissions? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 367 id="faq-i6" 368 aria-hidden="true" 369 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i6" 370 role="region" 371 hidden><p>No. Posting on social media is optional. Referral commissions, annual bonuses, and cultural match bonuses can all be earned without posting. However, social posting is <strong data-start="404" data-end="427" data-is-only-node="">strongly encouraged</strong>, as affiliates who share consistently tend to receive more referrals over time. Social posting is required only to participate in raffles and giveaways.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-you-work-with-same-sex-and-lgbtq-couples"> <button 372 id="block__faq-header-i7" 373 aria-controls="faq-i7" 374 aria-expanded="false" 375 >Do you work with same sex and LGBTQ+ Couples? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 376 id="faq-i7" 377 aria-hidden="true" 378 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i7" 379 role="region" 380 hidden><p>Absolutely! Surrogate Steps consultants are proud to work with same-sex couple and others in the LGBTQ+ community.</p><p>We aim to match you with a compassionate and caring surrogate who will understand your personalized individual needs and develop a trusting relationship with you.</p><p>Surrogate Steps consultants are aware of the particular attention to legal detail that is required when matching same-sex couples with a Surrogate. Surrogate Steps consultants work together with legal teams nationally and internationally to ensure that our Surrogate Mothers reside in States that are friendly to
380same-sex couples. This includes working with States that will allow both names of same-sex Intended Parents to be placed on their childâs birth certificate.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-are-surrogate-applicants-screened"> <button 381 id="block__faq-header-i8" 382 aria-controls="faq-i8" 383 aria-expanded="false" 384 >How are surrogate applicants screened? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 385 id="faq-i8" 386 aria-hidden="true" 387 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i8" 388 role="region" 389 hidden><p>Surrogates are screened based on a number of social, behavioral, socioeconomic, health, medical, and pregnancy-related factors in a multi-stage interview-like process. In addition, to form-based and phone/video-based interviews, surrogates have their medical records combed through by a trained nurse/medical professional, must obtain clearance from the OB for pregnancy/surrogacy, pass a medical exam by your fertility clinic, and undergo a background check as well as an in-person home study by a private investigator, a social worker, or a Surrogate Steps professional. Over 100 small details that could interfere with the physical aspect of pregnancy or the relationship between the surrogate and the intended parent or agency will automatically disqualify someone from becoming a surrogate.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="why-do-i-need-an-attorney"> <button 390 id="block__faq-header-i9" 391 aria-controls="faq-i9" 392 aria-expanded="false" 393 >Why do I need an attorney? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 394 id="faq-i9" 395 aria-hidden="true" 396 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i9" 397 role="region" 398 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surrogacy laws are complex and vary greatly by state and county. Itâs important to work with an attorney to ensure that you get to keep your child and that your journey runs as smoothly as possible.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="what-are-the-requirements-to-become-a-surrogate-gestational-carrier"> <button 399 id="block__faq-header-i10" 400 aria-controls="faq-i10" 401 aria-expanded="false" 402 >What are the requirements to become a surrogate/gestational carrier? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 403 id="faq-i10" 404 aria-hidden="true" 405 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i10" 406 role="region" 407 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surrogates must:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be between the age of 23-43</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be in good health and receive medical clearance from their OB and your fertility clinic for pregnancy. </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrate a high level of maturity, responsibility, and responsiveness</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have at least one previous successful pregnancy free of pregnancy or birth complications</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be a non-active smoker or and have no history of alcohol or substance abuse</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not be on section 8 housing</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have a strong support system</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reside in the United States (but not allowed to reside in Louisiana or Nebraska).</li></ul></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="why-do-women-choose-to-become-surrogates-gestational-carriers"> <button 408 id="block__faq-header-i11" 409 aria-controls="faq-i11" 410 aria-expanded="false" 411 >Why do women choose to become surrogates/gestational carriers? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 412 id="faq-i11" 413 aria-hidden="true" 414 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i11" 415 role="region" 416 hidden><p>Many people assume others become gestational surrogates for money, but this is almost never the case. Sure, money may be the thing that initially sparks someone’s interest in becoming a surrogate and be a factor in why someone ultimately becomes a surrogate, but it is never the primary reason someone becomes a carrier. Thatâs because those who are in it for âquick and easyâ money quickly realize that being a surrogate is by no means easy money and drop out from the surrogacy process.</p><p>In almost all cases, those who ultimately become gestational carriers do so because they are incredibly compassionate people and have an overwhelming drive to help those in need. For example, many surrogates share that being pregnant is very easy for them, and they love being pregnant, but that they do not want more children, and would love to use their gift of fertility to help others in need. Other surrogates share that they have personally known someone who struggled with fertility, and realized that surrogacy is the only way for some people to have children, and they want to help others have children, and to give the gift of life.</p></div></li></ul><h3 class="faq__title t4">Surrogates</h3><ul class="faq__list"><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-much-can-i-earn-as-an-affiliate"> <button 417 id="block__faq-header-i0" 418 aria-controls="faq-i0" 419 aria-expanded="false" 420 >How much can I earn as an affiliate? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 421 id="faq-i0" 422 aria-hidden="true" 423 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i0" 424 role="region" 425 hidden><p data-start="156" data-end="511">Affiliate earnings vary based on the number of surrogates you refer and how far each referral progresses. Affiliates can earn <strong data-start="282" data-end="323">$2,000â$3,000 per qualified surrogate</strong>, depending on their referral tier, plus <strong data-start="364" data-end="392">annual milestone bonuses</strong>, <strong data-start="394" data-end="420">cultural match bonuses</strong>, and <strong data-start="426" data-end="464">optional raffle or giveaway prizes</strong>. There is <strong data-start="475" data-end="485">no cap</strong> on how much you can earn.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="what-happens-if-my-referral-doesnt-qualify"> <button 426 id="block__faq-header-i1" 427 aria-controls="faq-i1" 428 aria-expanded="false" 429 >What happens if my referral doesnât qualify? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 430 id="faq-i1" 431 aria-hidden="true" 432 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i1" 433 role="region" 434 hidden><p data-start="221" data-end="529">Not every applicant will meet the medical, legal, or lifestyle requirements to become a surrogate. If a referral does not qualify or chooses not to move forward, there is <strong data-start="392" data-end="406">no penalty</strong>
434 to you as the affiliate. Compensation is paid only for <strong data-start="462" data-end="528">qualified surrogates who progress to the applicable milestones</strong>.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="can-anyone-become-an-affiliate"> <button 435 id="block__faq-header-i2" 436 aria-controls="faq-i2" 437 aria-expanded="false" 438 >Can anyone become an affiliate? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 439 id="faq-i2" 440 aria-hidden="true" 441 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i2" 442 role="region" 443 hidden><p data-start="240" data-end="500">Yes. Anyone may apply to become an affiliate. Acceptance into the Surrogate Steps Affiliate Program is subject to review and approval so we can issue a <strong data-start="392" data-end="419">dedicated referral link</strong>, provide program access, and ensure referrals are properly tracked and credited.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="when-are-referral-payments-made"> <button 444 id="block__faq-header-i3" 445 aria-controls="faq-i3" 446 aria-expanded="false" 447 >When are referral payments made? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 448 id="faq-i3" 449 aria-hidden="true" 450 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i3" 451 role="region" 452 hidden><p><strong data-start="192" data-end="266">All affiliate commissions, bonuses, and prizes are paid within 30 days</strong> of the applicable milestone being met, including clearance for embryo transfer, pregnancy, annual referral milestones, qualifying cultural match referrals, and raffle or giveaway awards.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-are-referrals-tracked"> <button 453 id="block__faq-header-i4" 454 aria-controls="faq-i4" 455 aria-expanded="false" 456 >How are referrals tracked? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 457 id="faq-i4" 458 aria-hidden="true" 459 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i4" 460 role="region" 461 hidden><p data-start="57" data-end="498">Referrals are tracked through your <strong data-start="127" data-end="152" data-is-only-node="">unique affiliate link</strong> once you are approved, which is the <strong data-start="189" data-end="210">most reliable way</strong> to ensure proper tracking. Applicants may also list your name on the initial application as their referrer. Using your link or being named on the application allows Surrogate Steps to accurately attribute referrals and ensure you receive credit and compensation for qualifying referrals.</p><p data-start="500" data-end="603" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="why-is-applying-required"> <button 462 id="block__faq-header-i5" 463 aria-controls="faq-i5" 464 aria-expanded="false" 465 >Why is applying required? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 466 id="faq-i5" 467 aria-hidden="true" 468 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i5" 469 role="region" 470 hidden><p data-start="5433" data-end="5663">Applying allows Surrogate Steps to issue a <strong data-start="5476" data-end="5503">dedicated referral link</strong>, provide program access, and ensure referrals are properly tracked and credited. This protects both affiliates and referrals and ensures accurate compensation.</p><p data-start="402" data-end="483" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-i-have-to-post-on-social-media-to-earn-referral-commissions"> <button 471 id="block__faq-header-i6" 472 aria-controls="faq-i6" 473 aria-expanded="false" 474 >Do I have to post on social media to earn referral commissions? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 475 id="faq-i6" 476 aria-hidden="true" 477 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i6" 478 role="region" 479 hidden><p>No. Posting on social media is optional. Referral commissions, annual bonuses, and cultural match bonuses can all be earned without posting. However, social posting is <strong data-start="404" data-end="427" data-is-only-node="">strongly encouraged</strong>, as affiliates who share consistently tend to receive more referrals over time. Social posting is required only to participate in raffles and giveaways.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="do-you-work-with-same-sex-and-lgbtq-couples"> <button 480 id="block__faq-header-i7" 481 aria-controls="faq-i7" 482 aria-expanded="false" 483 >Do you work with same sex and LGBTQ+ Couples? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 484 id="faq-i7" 485 aria-hidden="true" 486 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i7" 487 role="region" 488 hidden><p>Absolutely! Surrogate Steps consultants are proud to work with same-sex couple and others in the LGBTQ+ community.</p><p>We aim to match you with a compassionate and caring surrogate who will understand your personalized individual needs and develop a trusting relationship with you.</p><p>Surrogate Steps consultants are aware of the particular attention to legal detail that is required when matching same-sex couples with a Surrogate. Surrogate Steps consultants work together with legal teams nationally and internationally to ensure that our Surrogate Mothers reside in States that are friendly to
488same-sex couples. This includes working with States that will allow both names of same-sex Intended Parents to be placed on their childâs birth certificate.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="how-are-surrogate-applicants-screened"> <button 489 id="block__faq-header-i8" 490 aria-controls="faq-i8" 491 aria-expanded="false" 492 >How are surrogate applicants screened? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 493 id="faq-i8" 494 aria-hidden="true" 495 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i8" 496 role="region" 497 hidden><p>Surrogates are screened based on a number of social, behavioral, socioeconomic, health, medical, and pregnancy-related factors in a multi-stage interview-like process. In addition, to form-based and phone/video-based interviews, surrogates have their medical records combed through by a trained nurse/medical professional, must obtain clearance from the OB for pregnancy/surrogacy, pass a medical exam by your fertility clinic, and undergo a background check as well as an in-person home study by a private investigator, a social worker, or a Surrogate Steps professional. Over 100 small details that could interfere with the physical aspect of pregnancy or the relationship between the surrogate and the intended parent or agency will automatically disqualify someone from becoming a surrogate.</p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="why-do-i-need-an-attorney"> <button 498 id="block__faq-header-i9" 499 aria-controls="faq-i9" 500 aria-expanded="false" 501 >Why do I need an attorney? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 502 id="faq-i9" 503 aria-hidden="true" 504 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i9" 505 role="region" 506 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surrogacy laws are complex and vary greatly by state and county. Itâs important to work with an attorney to ensure that you get to keep your child and that your journey runs as smoothly as possible.</span></p></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="what-are-the-requirements-to-become-a-surrogate-gestational-carrier"> <button 507 id="block__faq-header-i10" 508 aria-controls="faq-i10" 509 aria-expanded="false" 510 >What are the requirements to become a surrogate/gestational carrier? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 511 id="faq-i10" 512 aria-hidden="true" 513 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i10" 514 role="region" 515 hidden><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surrogates must:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be between the age of 23-43</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be in good health and receive medical clearance from their OB and your fertility clinic for pregnancy. </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrate a high level of maturity, responsibility, and responsiveness</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have at least one previous successful pregnancy free of pregnancy or birth complications</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be a non-active smoker or and have no history of alcohol or substance abuse</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not be on section 8 housing</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have a strong support system</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reside in the United States (but not allowed to reside in Louisiana or Nebraska).</li></ul></div></li><li class="faq__list--item"><h4 class="toggle-next" id="why-do-women-choose-to-become-surrogates-gestational-carriers"> <button 516 id="block__faq-header-i11" 517 aria-controls="faq-i11" 518 aria-expanded="false" 519 >Why do women choose to become surrogates/gestational carriers? <svg width="20" height="21" viewBox="0 0 20 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="plus" d="M14.2857 9.92858H11.0714V6.71429C11.0714 6.31987 10.7516 6 10.3571 6H9.6429C9.2484 6 8.9286 6.31987 8.9286 6.71429V9.92858H5.71429C5.31987 9.92858 5 10.2485 5 10.6429V11.3572C5 11.7516 5.31987 12.0715 5.71429 12.0715H8.9286V15.2858C8.9286 15.6802 9.2484 16 9.6429 16H10.3571C10.7516 16 11.0714 15.6802 11.0714 15.2858V12.0715H14.2857C14.6801 12.0715 15 11.7516 15 11.3572V10.6429C15 10.2485 14.6801 9.92858 14.2857 9.92858Z" fill="#19258A"/> <path class="minus" d="M14.2857 10H5.71429C5.31987 10 5 10.3199 5 10.7143V11.4286C5 11.823 5.31987 12.1429 5.71429 12.1429H14.2857C14.6801 12.1429 15 11.823 15 11.4286V10.7143C15 10.3199 14.6801 10 14.2857 10Z" fill="#19258A"/> <rect x="0.5" y="1.13159" width="19" height="19" rx="9.5" stroke="#19258A"/> </svg> </button></h4><div class="answer" 520 id="faq-i11" 521 aria-hidden="true" 522 aria-labelledby="block__faq-header-i11" 523 role="region" 524 hidden><p>Many people assume others become gestational surrogates for money, but this is almost never the case. Sure, money may be the thing that initially sparks someone’s interest in becoming a surrogate and be a factor in why someone ultimately becomes a surrogate, but it is never the primary reason someone becomes a carrier. Thatâs because those who are in it for âquick and easyâ money quickly realize that being a surrogate is by no means easy money and drop out from the surrogacy process.</p><p>In almost all cases, those who ultimately become gestational carriers do so because they are incredibly compassionate people and have an overwhelming drive to help those in need. For example, many surrogates share that being pregnant is very easy for them, and they love being pregnant, but that they do not want more children, and would love to use their gift of fertility to help others in need. Other surrogates share that they have personally known someone who struggled with fertility, and realized that surrogacy is the only way for some people to have children, and they want to help others have children, and to give the gift of life.</p></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></div>
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