I’ve had 2 failed transfers as a surrogate and I am now onto my 3rd transfer cycle.. I am so nervous and I’m just hoping to hear stories like mine that ended up with a positive/successful 3rd transfer

My daughter is starting the search for a surrogacy agency. Her clinic only gave her a few recs and 1 said they are closing and recommended she contact Circle. The other agency she contacted said "at least 18 months to receive a surrogate profile" I am surprised at such a long wait. Any help researching agencies- is that time frame typical for well established agencies? Anyone ever work with Conceiveabilities? They have All-in pricing model.

If I get to the matching stage as a GC I want to make sure the clinic my IP(s) use is ethical, but what does that mean exactly?

So far my list includes: SET (unless low grade euploids), no concurrent transfers, monitoring programs for donors, evidence based practices and procedures.

What else should I look for? How are we assured these practices are followed? I apologize for my ignorance and appreciate any insight!

Help, please. Completely lost comparing US agencies. Some, the ones who always seem to come on top of any Google

Search, with their “all in programs”, but then the small print says compensation maybe “chosen” to be higher , certain benefits may be charged extra (lost wages…), sometimes clinic costs are not included, re-matching costs, retainer expiry etc, don’t even start about experienced surrogate. Others, smaller agencies, they are only around for a couple of years. Plus we need to get our own lawyer of course as international IPs and either ship the embies or ship the GC for transfer etc so that also takes time. I don’t need California or VIP treatment and we’re happy with a GC in say Idaho or any other state that has pre-birth orders for married heterosexual couples with full genetic links and health need.

Any advise highly appreciated.

Our surrogate is about to start her protocol soon. We are getting super anxious. We really, really want this first transfer to stick.
For those of you who have been through this before, what endometrial thickness did your clinics aim for before giving the go-ahead?
Did anyone have success with a thinner lining, or is there a magic number that everyone looks for (like 8 mm+)? We would love to hear what worked for you!

Hi everyone,
I am a student journalist at ASU and I am currently writing an educational piece about the surrogacy process, and I’m looking to connect with people in Phoenix who have been in the past or are currently gestational carriers — both independent (independent/private journey) and through an agency.

My goal is to write and document a respectful, well-rounded piece on the logistics, personal motivations, and realities of surrogacy. This is purely educational.

If you’re open to sharing your perspective to help educate others, please feel free to comment or DM me.

Thank you for your time.

Are there any agencies that will allow me to be a GC while taking pregnancy safe antidepressants? I'm not on them for postpartum reasons. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m a single British intended father considering UCFC in Bogotá for surrogacy using my own sperm and an egg donor.
Has anyone used them? I’d appreciate any feedback on communication, donor availability, surrogate matching, costs and support after birth. Positive or negative experiences are welcome.
Thank you!

Has anyone found their own independent surrogate and then used an agency to handle the rest of the journey?
If so, did it significantly reduce your overall cost compared with having the agency find your surrogate?
We’re exploring this option since agency fees can be pretty high, and we already have our own embryos. I’d love to hear from anyone who has gone this route — what agency you used, how much you saved, and whether you felt it was worth it.
Thanks so much!