Intended Parents FAQs

Yes! Gestational surrogacy can be a perfect option for your parental plan. We are a single-parent and LGBT-friendly agency and would love to work with you...

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Yes! We regularly work with international families. Support provided includes visa assistance and documentation, coordination with consulates/embassies,...

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Patriot Conceptions is LGBTQ+ experienced. Same medical process for all, may need egg donor selection, additional legal steps in some states, international...

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Legal process varies by state but typically includes pre-birth orders in surrogate-friendly states, parentage declarations filed with court, both parents...

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Begin with Initial Consultation (free) to discuss family-building goals, review surrogacy process, financial planning discussion, with virtual or in-person...

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Rigorous screening includes Medical screening (previous pregnancy records review, current health assessment, infectious disease testing, psychological...

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Surrogacy timelines are variable and depend on matching, legal review, clinic scheduling, transfer timing, and pregnancy outcomes.

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During pregnancy: regular updates (frequency varies), attendance at appointments (especially ultrasounds), direct communication via text/email/video,...

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Surrogacy and IVF success rates are not one universal percentage. Outcomes depend on the clinic, embryo quality, egg source, patient history, transfer plan,...

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When donor eggs, donor sperm, or a known donor are part of a surrogacy plan, coordinate the donor, clinic, legal, consent, and embryo-creation steps before...

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Most intended-parent surrogacy budgets now cluster around $120,000 to $200,000 depending on clinic fees, legal work, insurance, compensation, and travel.

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Current surrogate screening focuses on age, prior healthy birth history, BMI under 35, non-smoking status, financial stability, and readiness for legal and medical review.

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Gestational Surrogacy (what we offer): embryo created via IVF, no genetic link to surrogate, legally preferred in all states, clear parental rights, higher...

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Most friendly states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington. Friendly: Oregon, Maryland,...

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Surrogacy helps various individuals and couples. Medical reasons include women without a uterus, uterine abnormalities, medical conditions preventing...

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Patriot Conceptions offers 15+ years combined experience, 700+ successful families created, veteran-owned with military values (honor, integrity, service),...

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A notarized agreement helps document that the parties reviewed and signed the surrogacy contract before the medical steps that require legal clearance....

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This virtually never happens. Surrogates have completed their families, no genetic connection to baby, extensive psychological screening, clear legal...

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Financial options available include escrow account management, milestone-based payments, financial counseling services, fertility loan partnerships,...

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For Intended Parents: Schedule free consultation, complete intake forms, meet with specialists, begin matching process. For Surrogates: Complete online...

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Ethical framework includes informed consent for all parties, fair compensation for surrogates/donors, psychological support throughout, transparent...

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Timelines vary based on matching, medical screening, clinic scheduling, and legal steps. This page outlines the typical phases and the main variables that...

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A full surrogacy journey usually takes many months and can run longer depending on matching, legal work, clinic scheduling, and pregnancy timing.

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The most useful success-rate discussion is clinic-specific and case-specific. Ask which outcome is being quoted, whether it is per retrieval or per...

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Veteran-owned with military values, 15+ years combined experience, 700+ families created successfully, full-service egg donation and surrogacy, transparent...

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Surrogate and egg donor qualifications are different. Review the current age, BMI, birth-history, and screening standards before you apply.

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Third-party reproduction involves professional guidance and legal requirements across screening, informed consent, infectious-disease testing, privacy, and...

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Comprehensive third-party reproduction services. Egg Donation Program: donor recruitment and screening, matching services, legal coordination, cycle...

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Headquarters in Costa Mesa, California. Service area nationwide and international. Partner clinics throughout the U. S. Virtual consultations available...

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