Frequently Asked Questions

Delivering Dreams Surrogacy only handles gestational surrogacy cases. In a gestational surrogacy, embryos created through the process of in-vitro fertilization will be placed in the “surrogate” also known as a “gestational carrier” or “gestational mother,” in order to carry and deliver a child for another couple or single parent known as the Intend Parent(s). The surrogate is not genetically related to the child.

1. Must be a permanent resident of the United States
2. Must be between the ages of 21-42 years old.
3. Must have given birth to at least one healthy child
4. Must be financially secure and not receiving government assistance
5. Must be healthy and had uncomplicated, healthy pregnancies with no issues.
6. Must be physically and mentally healthy with no history of depression.
7. Must have an appropriate Body Mass Index (BMI)
8. Must live in a surrogate friendly state
9. Must not use recreational drugs, smoke or abuse alcohol
10. Must have adequate transportation for appointments and procedures
11. Must have no history of arrests or substance abuse
12. Must undergo and pass a psychological evaluation
13. Must undergo and pass a medical examination by a Reproductive Endocrinologist

You and your spouse, if you are married, will be required to undergo a comprehensive psychological screening with a licensed psychologist. You will also be required to undergo a comprehensive medical screening with your Intended Parents’ fertility clinic, which may include an ultrasound, blood tests and consultation with a physician who will explain the process.

Once your prescreening is completed which includes completing your full questionnaire, medical records review, and the background check for you and your significant other, you will be placed in our active surrogate database for matching.
The amount of time it takes to match you depends on how many Intended Parents we have available for matching. We will try to match you as quickly as possible.

They can if you want them to. You can specify on your application which states you would like your potential IPs to live in if that is important to you.

Yes. First time carriers receive $23,000 base compensation and experienced carriers receive $28,000 for their base compensation through Delivering Dreams Surrogacy. There are additional and fees and expenses you may be entitled to depending on your specific situation. See the Surrogate Financial Benefits tab for more details.

As a surrogate you should not have to pay for anything. Your intended parents will be responsible for paying for all travel, medical and legal expenses.

You may need to travel depending on where your Intended Parents live and which fertility clinic they choose to use. However, your travel expenses will be covered by them.

Surrogates must have major medical coverage. Delivering Dreams can refer the Intended Parents and Surrogates to health insurance professionals to assist them in selecting the right health insurance plan for their surrogacy.

That is a very personal choice. As a Surrogate, you have a right to specify what you are and are not willing to do. Delivering Dreams Surrogacy will assist in matching you with a couple that shares your personal feelings on these issues. Please make sure you answer these questions honestly and accurately on your questionnaire.

Your gestational surrogacy contract is a very detailed contract that addresses the parties’ expectations, intentions, rights, and obligations throughout your surrogacy arrangement. Our program requires our Surrogates to have independent legal representation that specializes in third party reproductive law to review your contract with you and your spouse or partner. However, your Intended Parents will be responsible to cover these legal costs.