Here is a complete step by step process of a Gestational Carrier Journey
Consultation Appointment
Complete Gestational Carrier Application Forms
Complete a Background Check Form (Gestational Carrier and Spouse/Partner)
Complete Psychological Evaluation Screening
Meet with Agency on next steps
Intended Parent profile review
Intended Parent meetup
Intended Parent MATCH
Prepare for Gestational Carrier Agreement draft and review with Attorney.
Review Gestational Carrier Agreement (both Intended Parents and Gestational Carrier with their attorneys).
All parties to SIGN Gestational Carrier Agreement once reviewed and any changes made. (Please note that all parties must agree on the final Gestational Carrier Agreement draft in order to proceed further).
Gestational Carrier to complete medical screening with fertility clinic
Gestational Carrier to start IVF clinic appointments
Receive IVF calendar schedule for Embryo Transfer process
Start and begin IVF medication protocols
Continue with all IVF clinic appointments
EMBRYO TRANSFER DAY at Intended Parents fertility clinic
Wait period for confirmation of pregnancy (blood draw test)
Pregnancy! A confirming ultrasound in 2 weeks after confirmation pregnancy blood test is done
If Embryo Transfer is NOT successful, we will all regroup together with your Intended Parents, IVF physician and IVF clinic on possible next steps to take.
Once fetal heart beat has been confirmed, you will now be released to an OB-GYN doctor
OB-GYN Appointments to follow
Ultrasounds Appointments to follow
Therapy Sessions with psychologist throughout your pregnancy
Prepare a Birth Plan with you and your Intended Parents for the big day!
The big day for us all – Labor/Delivery Day
Discharge from hospital
Post Partum check up (OB-GYN appointments and home visit)
Therapy Session with Psychologist
Process remaining reimbursements, compensation and payments
Finalization Process for Intended Parents with Attorney
Meet up to discuss final closing steps