Explore clear, physician-verified answers for Intended Parents and Surrogates—on process, care, and compensation.
Yes — we offer multilingual and logistical support.
Yes. We’ve helped many international Intended Parents grow their families in the U.S. Our multilingual team assists with travel logistics, legal coordination, and post-birth documentation (passports, birth certificates, etc.) to ensure a smooth return home.
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Yes — all family models are welcome.
Absolutely. Our agency proudly supports diverse family models, including single Intended Parents, LGBTQ+ couples, and international parents. Every journey is treated with equal respect and dedication.
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Begin with a free consultation.
Start by scheduling a free consultation with our intake team. We’ll review your medical history, confirm your fertility clinic preferences, and guide you through next steps — including profile setup and surrogate matching.
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A step-by-step journey guided by OBs and legal experts.
The process begins with a free consultation, followed by surrogate matching, legal contracts, and embryo transfer. Our in-house physicians coordinate with your fertility clinic, monitor the surrogate’s pregnancy, and provide regular medical updates. You’ll stay informed and supported until your baby’s delivery.
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Usually within one week after consultation.
Physician’s Surrogacy maintains one of the nation’s largest surrogate networks, allowing most Intended Parents to be matched within one week after their consultation and screening approval.
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Typically 12–18 months from start to delivery.
Most journeys last 12–18 months, depending on embryo availability and your chosen surrogate’s readiness. Our proprietary pre-screening reduces wait times, achieving an average one-week match timeline.
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No strict limit, but medical clearance is required.
There’s no fixed age limit. However, you’ll need medical clearance from your fertility specialist to confirm that surrogacy is the safest path for your family-building journey.
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It’s when a surrogate carries your baby created via IVF.
Gestational surrogacy involves a surrogate carrying a baby conceived through IVF using the intended parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm. The surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby. At Physician’s Surrogacy, our OB-managed team oversees the entire medical process, ensuring a safe and structured journey from screening to delivery.
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Our headquarters are in San Diego, CA — serving parents nationwide.
Physician’s Surrogacy is based in San Diego, California, and operates across 43 surrogacy-friendly U.S. states. Our central location allows seamless coordination with fertility clinics and surrogates nationwide.
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Surrogacy helps parents facing medical or biological challenges.
Surrogacy can benefit those who cannot safely carry a pregnancy due to medical, biological, or social reasons — including couples facing infertility, single parents, LGBTQ+ families, or those with prior pregnancy complications.
We’re honored to serve all family types, both domestic and international.
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Yes — both parties must agree before matching.
Yes. You’ll review detailed surrogate profiles that include medical and psychological history, personal background, and preferences. A match is confirmed only when both sides agree.
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Only for key milestones such as embryo transfer or delivery.
Travel is optional during most stages. However, many parents choose to visit for the embryo transfer and delivery. Our San Diego-based team can assist with hotel accommodations and concierge support.
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You’ll receive regular OB-monitored progress reports.
You’ll receive detailed, OB-verified updates after each appointment, ultrasound, and major milestone. These reports come directly from our physicians, ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout the pregnancy.
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We provide complete legal coordination for both parties.
Our in-house legal team works with experienced surrogacy attorneys to draft clear contracts defining responsibilities and parental rights. Both you and your surrogate receive independent legal representation (paid for by you) to ensure transparency and protection.
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Rigorous pre-screening ensures health, reliability, and commitment.
Every surrogate completes a multi-phase screening that includes medical, psychological, and legal evaluations. Our OB-designed pre-screening protocol ensures that only medically fit candidates — with proven healthy pregnancies — are approved.
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Our physicians work directly with your clinic and surrogate.
As the nation’s only OB-managed surrogacy agency, we collaborate directly with your fertility clinic or Reproductive Endocrinologist. Our in-house OBs manage screening, testing, and pregnancy monitoring, ensuring your surrogate’s care aligns with your clinic’s medical plan.
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Additional transfers are available without added agency fees.
If the first embryo transfer isn’t successful, you may continue with additional transfers. Our program includes no additional agency fees until confirmed match, offering financial predictability and peace of mind.
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OB management reduces risk and ensures medical consistency.
Unlike traditional agencies, our model places OB-GYNs at the center of every journey. Physician oversight reduces uncertainty, prevents unnecessary complications, and results in a preterm delivery rate less than half the national average.
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Many families do — it’s a personal choice.
Yes. Many Intended Parents and surrogates choose to maintain a connection after delivery, but it’s entirely optional. Your coordinator can help facilitate communication if both parties agree.
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Legal contracts ensure your parental status from day one.
You’ll have pre- and post-birth orders prepared during the legal phase, ensuring you’re listed as your baby’s legal parents on the birth certificate. All paperwork is handled by surrogacy-specialized attorneys.
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You’ll receive your baby immediately after delivery.
After delivery, you’ll be present to welcome your baby. Our physicians coordinate with hospital staff to ensure a smooth parental handover and medical clearance. Our team also assists with birth certificate and discharge paperwork.
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Yes — final physician updates are shared after delivery.
Yes. You’ll receive a summary from the delivering OB confirming the surrogate’s health and your baby’s delivery details. This helps ensure a complete and transparent medical record.
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Yes — we welcome Intended Parents from around the world.
Absolutely. Physician’s Surrogacy partners with Intended Parents from many countries seeking a safe, medically guided surrogacy experience in the U.S.
Our San Diego-based agency provides multilingual support, legal coordination, and full concierge services to make the process seamless — from embryo transfer to your baby’s delivery and travel home.
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Our multilingual team ensures clear communication at every step.
Our staff includes multilingual case managers and coordinators fluent in several languages commonly spoken by international families. This ensures smooth communication throughout the process — from the first consultation to your return home.
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The medical and legal steps are similar, but logistics differ slightly.
The medical process is the same for all families — your embryos are created through IVF, transferred to a carefully screened surrogate, and monitored by our in-house OBs.
The main difference lies in legal documentation and travel logistics. Our team coordinates every step, including passport and birth certificate issuance for your baby, ensuring compliance with both U.S. and your home country’s legal frameworks.
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We help with documentation and post-birth logistics.
After your baby is born, our team provides on-site support to ensure a smooth hospital discharge and assists with all required legal and travel documentation, including passport and visa processing. We coordinate directly with the hospital and your embassy or consulate when needed.
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Travel is typically needed only for key milestones.
Most international Intended Parents visit the U.S. for two key milestones: the embryo transfer and the baby’s delivery. Our concierge team assists with accommodations, hospital coordination, and any local transportation. If you’re unable to attend in person, we can arrange for virtual participation and proxy representation.
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Absolutely — many first-time surrogates join our program.
Yes, first-time surrogates are welcome! We provide comprehensive education, medical guidance, and emotional support throughout your first journey.
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Yes, if you’ve had up to two and healed properly.
Yes. You can qualify if you’ve had up to two previous C-sections, with no complications or uterine scarring. Your OB will review your records to confirm eligibility.
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Yes — tubal ligation doesn’t affect eligibility.
Yes. Since embryos are transferred directly into your uterus, having your tubes tied does not affect your ability to be a surrogate.
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Some conditions are fine if managed; others may disqualify you.
Conditions like controlled hypothyroidism may be acceptable. However, serious conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or autoimmune disorders usually disqualify applicants for safety reasons.
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Possibly — depends on your overall health and OB review.
You may still qualify if your prior pregnancies were full-term and uncomplicated. Our physicians will review your records to determine medical safety.
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Yes — prior healthy pregnancy is required.
Yes. You must have given birth to at least one child and be actively raising or have raised them. This shows you understand pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.
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Usually 6 months postpartum, depending on recovery.
You can apply after at least six months postpartum and once you’ve fully recovered from your last delivery. Your OB will confirm readiness before you’re cleared.
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Background checks are required for everyone.
Yes, a criminal background check is part of screening. A recent or violent felony generally disqualifies an applicant, while older non-violent offenses may be reviewed individually.
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Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible.
To join our program, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident living in a surrogacy-friendly state. Unfortunately, international applicants cannot currently serve as surrogates in the U.S.
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Healthy women aged 21–40 with a successful pregnancy history.
You may qualify if you:
Have a stable lifestyle and support system
Our team reviews every application carefully to ensure safety for you and the baby.
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A surrogate carries a baby for another person or couple.
A surrogate (specifically, a gestational surrogate) carries and delivers a baby for intended parents who cannot safely carry a pregnancy. The surrogate has no genetic link to the baby — the embryo is created through IVF using the intended parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm. Our role is to medically and legally guide every surrogate through this life-changing journey with care and transparency.
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Ages 21–40 are eligible, depending on health history.
You must be between 21 and 40 years old at the time of application. Exceptions may be considered for healthy women slightly over 40 with strong medical history and OB clearance.
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Certain medical, legal, or lifestyle factors may disqualify you.
Disqualifying factors may include uncontrolled health conditions (like diabetes or hypertension), a history of preterm delivery, substance use, unstable housing, or a criminal record involving violence or abuse. However, every case is reviewed individually — if you’re unsure, apply, and our team will guide you.
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We’re headquartered in San Diego, CA, and work nationwide.
Physician’s Surrogacy is headquartered in San Diego, California, with a nationwide network of surrogates across 43 surrogacy-friendly states. Screenings and monitoring can often be completed near your home, as we coordinate with your local OB-GYN and the Intended Parents’ fertility clinic to minimize travel.
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Our physicians work directly with your local medical team
Physician’s Surrogacy collaborates with your local OB and the Intended Parents’ IVF center to ensure seamless care. As an OB-managed agency, our physicians monitor every stage of your journey — from pre-screening to delivery — providing continuity and safety.
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Comprehensive evaluation to ensure your health and readiness.
After you complete your application, you’ll undergo both medical and psychological screening. Our in-house OBs review your medical records, perform blood work, and schedule a uterine ultrasound. Results confirm your readiness for embryo transfer.
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Standard lab work and OB evaluation ensure safety.
Medical screening includes lab testing (STD panel, hormone levels, blood type), a physical exam, and an ultrasound to assess your uterus. Psychological screening and background checks are also required before approval.
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Only once for screening; local care afterward.
Typically, surrogates visit San Diego once for the initial medical screening and embryo transfer. After pregnancy is confirmed, your routine OB appointments take place locally with your own doctor.
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Yes, you’ll review and approve your match before contracts.
Yes. You’ll be presented with profiles of Intended Parents who align with your preferences. A match proceeds only once both parties agree.
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From application to delivery, every step is physician-guided.
The process begins with your online application and pre-screening, followed by medical and psychological evaluation. Once approved, you’ll be matched (typically within 1 week) with intended parents. After legal contracts, you’ll begin IVF preparation and embryo transfer, with ongoing medical and emotional support.
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Typically within one week after approval.
Our matching timeline averages one week, thanks to our proprietary OB pre-screening process and large network of waiting intended parents.
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On average, 12–18 months from application to delivery.
Most journeys take 12–18 months, depending on how quickly you’re matched and the outcome of the first embryo transfer.
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A thank-you payment after completing initial screening.
Surrogates receive a $1,200 bonus upon completing pre-screening, regardless of whether they continue to matching. It’s our way of thanking you for your time and commitment.
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Matching can begin immediately after screening clearance.
Once your screening is complete, you can be matched within days and start legal contracts soon after. The embryo transfer follows the intended parents’ IVF timeline.
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No — Intended Parents cover everything.
No. All medical, legal, and travel expenses are fully covered by the Intended Parents. You’ll never pay anything out of pocket.
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Funds are held safely in escrow.
All compensation funds are deposited into a trust/escrow account managed by a licensed third-party company. This ensures timely and transparent payments throughout your journey.
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Payments may be taxable depending on your state.
Surrogacy payments may be subject to federal or state taxes, depending on local regulations. We recommend consulting a tax professional to clarify your situation.
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$48,000–$75,000, depending on state and experience.
Our surrogates earn between $48,000 and $75,000, depending on location and experience. The compensation is fixed and transparent — no hidden fees or deductions.
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Earn $1,000 per successful surrogate referral.
You’ll earn a $1,000 referral reward for every friend who completes a successful surrogacy journey through Physician’s Surrogacy. There’s no limit to how many referrals you can make.
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You start earning even before pregnancy is confirmed.
At Physician’s Surrogacy, surrogates can earn $4,000–$5,000+ before confirmation of pregnancy (COP), ensuring immediate financial support. Once pregnancy is confirmed, payments are made in equal monthly installments until delivery. All medical, travel, and legal costs are covered by the Intended Parents.
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Yes — legal representation is included at no cost to you.
Yes. You’ll have your own independent attorney, fully paid for by the Intended Parents, to review and finalize your contract.
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Legal in 43 U.S. states — we’ll confirm eligibility for you.
Physician’s Surrogacy operates in 43 surrogacy-friendly states. During the application process, our team confirms your state’s laws to ensure your journey is fully protected.
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You’ll complete post-birth checkups and may stay in touch if both parties wish.
After delivery, you’ll receive postnatal medical care and emotional support. Many surrogates choose to stay in contact with the family, but this is entirely up to you and the Intended Parents.
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You’re protected by state law and your legal contract.
Your contract clearly defines your rights and responsibilities, ensuring protection and clarity at every stage. You’ll always have access to legal counsel.
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No — you carry a baby created via IVF.
No. All surrogacies at Physician’s Surrogacy are gestational, meaning the embryo is created using eggs and sperm from the Intended Parents or donors — not from the surrogate.
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A physician stepped in and did a peer-to-peer with her managing OB and they both decided on the proper protocol in order to ensure a safe journey and delivery. Our surrogate was put on bed rest and she had our full support along with her surrogate support manager, case manager and the entire Physician’s Surrogacy team! Without our agency being Ob-Managed, I don’t know what our outcome would have been! I am so happy our surrogate was healthy and safe and so was our baby boy!
My surrogate was medically cleared and completely healthy when we started our journey, but during a routine check-up, her OB noticed she had an elevated AFP level during the second trimester. Naturally, we all got really scared andimagined the worst-case scenario. Luckily, a physician from Physician’s Surrogacy was able to coordinate a meeting with a Perinatologist, GYN Oncologist and the OB to devise a plan to ensure that both the surrogate and baby were safe. I am happy to say our surrogate’s amino fluid tested normal and we have a healthy baby!
Our surrogate was originally going to visit her previous OB who had delivered her children. However, due to the distance from where she lived to the hospital, she needed to see a doctor at a closer location. Through their vast network, Physician’s Surrogacy was able to find a practicing OB closer to the hospital and ensured that they had the capacity to handle a high-risk case. They also made sure that the hospital had the proper level NICU. It was all worked out so quickly and our surrogate was able to be seen by the new OB the same week!
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