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Becoming a Surrogate

Surrogacy is a process and arrangement whereby a woman agrees to become pregnant and carry the pregnancy until birth for another individual(s), who will become the parent(s) of the newborn child.

Surrogacy has helped many loving parents fulfill their dreams of parenthood. The surrogacy process is very similar to typical IVF cycles, except that the healthy embryos will be transferred to a gestational carrier after fertilization in the laboratory.

Benefits of becoming a Surrogate

By becoming surrogate mothers, you can help those in need restore their hope and optimism about parenthood. The sense of accomplishment, delight and benefits of being surrogate mothers are so rewarding that many have returned for repeated surrogacy journeys. Apply now and reap the benefits!

Surrogate compensation

Our surrogate mothers get paid! We offer one of the most generous and competitive compensations in the field with compensation packages ranging from $50,000 to $80,000*. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a substantial Sign Up Bonus once legal is cleared and a generous Friend Referral Bonus once your referral clears legal !

Compensation amount depends on the type of pregnancy, individual circumstances, and surrogate mother’s experiences, so repeat surrogates are highly encouraged to apply. Whether you are a first time surrogate or an experienced surrogate, you will be certain to find the compensation bonus rewarding.

Why Choose Giving Tree?
The journey to being a surrogate mother, while rewarding, is also an extremely intimate experience. Giving Tree exists to ensure that you feel entirely comfortable and confident at every stage of your surrogacy journey. From the detailed matching process to fertility, all the way to pregnancy, delivery, and post-pregnancy, you can rest assured that you will have the guidance, support, and planning from our experienced team members every step of the journey.
Benefits of choosing Giving Tree

The most generous and competitive compensation ranging from $50,000 to $80,000*

Get a substantial Sign Up Bonus once you are legally cleared

Receive a generous friend referral bonus once your referral is legally cleared

Be at peace of mind knowing each surrogate has a $500,000 Life Insurance policy that extends even after the surrogacy cycle

Benefit packages including compensation for lost wages, housekeeping, childcare, maternity clothing, medication fees, and more!

Enjoy in home visits, free customized gifts, and complimentary meals throughout your surrogacy journey.

We are one of select few agencies who provide multilingual services including English, Chinese and Spanish, so that you can easily work with both local and international intended parents

A dedicated and committed team and case coordinator who will provide guidance, support, and answer your questions every step of the journey, even post pregnancy.

Process to become a surrogate

1. Application and Evaluation

The first step is filling out the surrogacy candidate application. This application asks about your lifestyle, medical, fertility, and work history. Once reviewed and approved, our Surrogate Consultant will contact you to gather more information and possible medical records. Our consultant will also explain the entire surrogacy process and answer any questions you may have regarding this experience to make sure you are fully educated before it starts.

It is important we confirm all surrogate candidates are healthy and mentally and physically prepared for this rewarding experience.

2. Matching Process

Once you've been accepted into the Giving Tree family, our matching team will build your individual custom profile and identify intended parents match options. Our approach is based on aligned values and criteria such as personal, medical and psychological factors. Once candidates are identified, we will arrange a meeting to discuss all expectations during your journey, while helping you establish and form a connection between the intended parents and you.

3. Screening and Legal Contract

Once both intended parents and you wish to progress to the next step. you will be invited to visit the IP’s IVF clinics for medical screening, where you will meet the IVF physicians for consultation and assessment. The physicians and nurses will guide you through the step by step medical process leading up to embryo transfer, pregnancy, delivery, and post pregnancy care. Giving Tree will also have a dedicated support team for you each step of the way to make it as easy as possible.

Requirements to be a surrogate

To be a gestational surrogate with Giving Tree Surrogacy, you must:

Be between 21 - 38 years old
Be a US citizen or have legal permanent residency in the US
Have a US government issues ID
Have a healthy reproductive history
Have given birth to at least one child that you are still raising in your home
Have had uncomplicated pregnancies, carrying all to full-term birth (36+ weeks), unless multiples
Have had no more than 6 live births and no more than 3 c-sections
Be within a healthy height-weight ratio
Be a non-smoker and in excellent health
Not use illegal drugs or abuse alcohol
Be willing to undergo a criminal background check (you and your partner/spouse)
Be willing to undergo a psychological evaluation
Be financially secure and sound with responsible, stable lifestyle

At Giving Tree, we understand and appreciate the important roles played by our surrogate mothers on each surrogacy journey. Besides being financially compensated, the rewards and sense of accomplishment of fulfilling a family’s parenthood dreams through your generosity and commitment can never be matched and repaid. Apply now below and help make dreams come true!

Apply to be a surrogate

* Amount will vary depending on if you have previous surrogacy experience

Questions before starting your journey?

We understand choosing surrogacy is a very important decision filled with questions and research. Click below to contact us with your questions, or schedule a free, no-obligation exploratory consultation to make sure this is the right path for you.