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Surrogacy FAQ for Intended Parents Reviewed Aug 8, 2025 1 min read
Surrogacy FAQ for Intended Parents

How long does surrogacy take?

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

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Key takeaways

Surrogacy timelines are variable and depend on matching, legal review, clinic scheduling, transfer timing, and pregnancy outcomes. Plan for milestone ranges instead of a fixed promise.

Major phases

  1. Screening and planning
  2. Matching and introductions
  3. Legal review and clinic clearance
  4. Transfer preparation and embryo transfer
  5. Pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum wrap-up

What changes the timeline

  • State-law requirements and attorney availability
  • Clinic schedules and medication timing
  • Match fit and profile preferences
  • Pregnancy and delivery outcomes

Next steps

Sources & last reviewed

Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 8, 2025.

SART: ART step-by-step guide SART: Oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer ASRM: Recommendations for practices using gestational carriers (2022)

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