Initial Surrogate Screening
Before a surrogate is eligible to be presented to Intended Parents, she completes a structured intake and screening process.
This includes:
- Detailed intake call
- Background check
- Review of prior pregnancy and delivery records
- OB clearance from her current or prior obstetric provider
Only candidates who meet program standards move forward to profile presentation.
Profile Review and Mutual Interest
Once approved at the initial level:
- Intended Parents receive the surrogate’s profile for review.
- If Intended Parents wish to proceed, their profile is shared with the surrogate.
Both parties must express interest before the process continues.
This mutual selection ensures that compatibility begins before medical steps are taken.
Clinic Review and Match Call
If both parties express interest:
- The surrogate’s medical records are submitted to the Intended Parents’ fertility clinic for physician review.
- If the clinic approves her candidacy, a structured match call is scheduled.
During the match call, expectations, communication preferences, and logistics are discussed openly.
All parties must agree to move forward before formal screening begins.
Psychological and Medical Clearance
After a successful match call and mutual agreement to proceed, formal clearance begins on a parallel path.
This includes:
- Psychological evaluation for all parties
- In-person medical screening at the Intended Parents’ IVF clinic
No legal contracts are drafted and no embryo transfer is scheduled until full psychological and medical clearance is received.
If a Match Does Not Move Forward
If a surrogate is medically or psychologically disqualified prior to embryo transfer, rematch will be handled according to the Agency Agreement.
If a match ends after embryo transfer or at the Intended Parents’ discretion without medical or psychological cause, rematch provisions outlined in the agreement apply.
Policies are reviewed in advance to ensure transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are surrogates screened before we see their profile?
Yes. Each surrogate completes intake, background screening, record review, and OB clearance before being presented.
Can the fertility clinic decline a surrogate?
Yes. The Intended Parents’ fertility clinic reviews the surrogate’s medical records before a match call is scheduled. Medical approval is required before proceeding.
When does psychological screening occur?
Individual psychological evaluations for each surrogate and intended parents are completed before her profile is shared with intended parents. After a successful match call and once both parties confirm they would like to move forward, a joint psychological evaluation will take place with the surrogate and the intended parents. This occurs prior to legal drafting and before proceeding to embryo transfer.”
Is matching guaranteed?
While every effort is made to align preferences and compatibility, matching depends on mutual interest and medical approval.
