The answer to this question lies in our key differentiators, beyond the general advantages of working with an agency rather than pursuing the independent route. Giving Tree is a leading world-class surrogacy and egg donation agency founded on the belief of providing the best support, resources, and information to educate, guide, and lead you through every step of your journey. Our corporate offices are located in Irvine (Orange County), California, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver and Dallas. Our dedicated and experienced team provides you with compassionate and comprehensive support and care, every step of the way as you fulfill your dreams of parenthood. Plus the advantage of using an agency, there is a wide range of element to take into consideration, including legalities. On average, there are over 500 tasks from beginning to end of the surrogacy process. Monitoring them is a daunting challenge. Giving Tree helps to simplify those process by helping you select the right surrogates, egg donors, and handle all the legalities so you can just enjoy the joy of your journey, and subsequent raising of your child/ children. We will help you navigate, pave the way, smooth any bumps, and celebrate your success along the way. For more information on why Intended Parents choose Giving Tree, click here.

We’re not only friendly, we celebrate the community. Our staff is comprised of experienced Intended Parents, surrogates, egg donors, and members of the LGBT!+ community. We honor everyone for their unique path and expression. For more information on how we support LGBT!+ couples, click here.

Giving Tree offers one of the most generous base compensation and benefits packages to up $115,000. We also offer a generous friend referral bonus. Base compensation amounts depend on your state of residence and experience as a surrogate. Whether you are a first time surrogate or an experienced surrogate, you will be certain to find our compensation bonus rewarding. For more information on our surrogate program, click here.

The egg donation process typically takes about 2 to 3 months from the initial application to the actual egg retrieval. Here's a general timeline: 1. Application & Screening (2-6 weeks) Complete an online application. Undergo medical, genetic, and psychological screenings. Match with Intended Parents. 2. Medication & Monitoring (2-4 weeks) Start birth control to synchronize cycles. Begin hormone injections to stimulate egg production. Attend monitoring appointments (bloodwork & ultrasounds). 3. Egg Retrieval (1 day, with recovery) Undergo a minor outpatient procedure under sedation. Recovery usually takes a day or two. After retrieval, many donors resume normal activities within 24-48 hours. However, some experience mild bloating or discomfort for a few days.