How Surrogacy Agencies Help Intended Parents
This article was originally contributed by Eran Amir of GoStork. Agency services vary, so intended parents should compare the current written scope, fees, exclusions, and cancellation terms of any provider they consider.
Common agency functions
Depending on the service agreement, an agency may:
- Explain its intake and matching process
- Organize profiles and facilitate match conversations
- Coordinate schedules and authorized document handoffs
- Maintain a journey checklist and communication cadence
- Refer parties to independent clinics, attorneys, mental-health professionals, insurers, escrow providers, and other specialists
- Coordinate nonclinical travel or post-birth logistics requested by the parties
What an agency does not replace
The fertility clinic and licensed clinicians make medical decisions. Each party’s independent attorney provides legal advice. Qualified mental-health professionals conduct evaluations or counseling. Insurers, escrow providers, tax professionals, and immigration attorneys make decisions within their own fields.
An agency can help keep the process organized, but it cannot ensure that a journey is medically safe, legally enforceable, emotionally uncomplicated, or successful. Before signing, ask which services are performed by the agency, which are performed by independent professionals, how sensitive information is shared, and who handles concerns after business hours.
Quick answers.
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Surrogacy is a legal and medical-adjacent topic. This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 28, 2020.
How Surrogacy Agencies Help Intended Parents
This article was originally contributed by Eran Amir of GoStork. Agency services vary, so intended parents should compare the current written scope, fees, exclusions, and cancellation terms of any provider they consider.
Common agency functions
Depending on the service agreement, an agency may:
- Explain its intake and matching process
- Organize profiles and facilitate match conversations
- Coordinate schedules and authorized document handoffs
- Maintain a journey checklist and communication cadence
- Refer parties to independent clinics, attorneys, mental-health professionals, insurers, escrow providers, and other specialists
- Coordinate nonclinical travel or post-birth logistics requested by the parties
What an agency does not replace
The fertility clinic and licensed clinicians make medical decisions. Each party’s independent attorney provides legal advice. Qualified mental-health professionals conduct evaluations or counseling. Insurers, escrow providers, tax professionals, and immigration attorneys make decisions within their own fields.
An agency can help keep the process organized, but it cannot ensure that a journey is medically safe, legally enforceable, emotionally uncomplicated, or successful. Before signing, ask which services are performed by the agency, which are performed by independent professionals, how sensitive information is shared, and who handles concerns after business hours.
Frequently asked questions.
Quick answers based on this article. For personalized guidance, contact our team.
For your own case, confirm legal and medical details with your attorney and clinic.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 28, 2020.