Yes. Many families begin surrogacy planning while they’re still creating embryos. We can connect you with trusted IVF clinics or coordinate with your current clinic to freeze embryos for future transfer. Matching and legal work can move forward in parallel. Learn more on our Become a Parent page.

Many parents start by asking, how do I find a surrogate mother. Our surrogates apply from many US states and complete medical, psychological, and background screening before joining the program. We then match you with someone whose preferences, location, and clinic fit your needs. See how matching works on our Become a Parent page.

The safest way to find a surrogate is through a reputable, physician-managed agency like Physician’s Surrogacy. We pre-screen each candidate medically, psychologically, and legally before sharing her profile with you. Then we match you with someone who fits your values and clinic needs. Read about our process on the Become a Parent page.

Parents often ask how much does a surrogate cost. Total cost depends on surrogate compensation, benefits, insurance, clinic fees, agency services, and legal work. In many U.S. programs, that full range is roughly $140,000–$170,000, but your quote is tailored to your plan. See the breakdown in How Much Does a Surrogate Cost.

Most US surrogacy journeys fall roughly between $140,000 and $170,000, depending on state laws, clinic, insurance, and surrogate compensation. Your total can be higher or lower based on your specific plan. After your consult, we provide a personalized written quote. Learn more in our surrogacy cost guide.

People often search what is a gestational surrogate. She’s a woman who carries a pregnancy created through IVF using eggs and sperm from the intended parents or donors. Because the embryo comes from those eggs and sperm, she has no genetic link to the baby but receives medical care and compensation. Learn more on our Gestational Surrogacy page.

A surrogate mother, or gestational carrier, is a woman who carries a pregnancy for intended parents using an embryo created through IVF. The embryo comes from the parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm, so the surrogate is not genetically related to the baby. Read more on our Gestational Surrogacy page.

Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman carries and delivers a baby for intended parents who cannot safely carry a pregnancy. In gestational surrogacy, embryos from the parents or donors are transferred to the surrogate’s uterus using IVF, and she has no genetic link to the baby. Learn more in How Does Surrogacy Work.

Our program at Physician’s Surrogacy welcomes anyone to be parents. We’re talking single intended parents, heterosexual couples, and LGBTQ+ families. We focus on medical clearance, emotional readiness, and your ability to meet financial and legal requirements, not marital status or gender identity. During your consult, we review your situation and suggest the safest path forward. See more on our Become a Parent page.

People consider a surrogate when pregnancy is medically risky or impossible. That may include uterine factors, repeated IVF failure, certain heart or autoimmune conditions, or a history of complicated pregnancies. Same-sex male couples and single men also use gestational surrogacy. Your fertility specialist can tell you if surrogacy is a safe option.