Surrogate Matching Criteria
Your Guide to Surrogate Matching Criteria
Matching with intended parents is a big milestone in the surrogacy journey, and we want to make sure you are as ready as possible for when that time comes. Surrogates and intended parents are matched based on certain criteria, but a great personality fit is also considered.
To help you prepare for this exciting time, here are some of the criteria and questions you'll need to consider and answer (remember: be honest!). The good news is, this part of the journey asks questions about a topic you're already an expert in: you!
The REAL you is the BEST you!
Location
Where you live can play a part in the intended parents you are legally able to match with. The intended parents' state or country (and sometimes their marital status) may play a role in your potential match. We’ll also take into consideration how far you are willing to travel to the intended parents’ IVF clinic (all clinics will be in the U.S., even if the intended parents live internationally). Matching considerations include:
The state you live in
How far you’re willing to travel
Whether you mind if intended parents live internationally or in the U.S.
Personality & Preference Fit
Part of finding the right match is finding someone you just “click” with personality-wise. That, paired with your preferences on the kind of parents you want to support. There’s no wrong answer, just individual preferences.
Agencies will ask if surrogates have a preference for intended parents who:
Already have children
Identify as LGBTQIA+
Are single or partnered
Live internationally
Have specific stands on early termination or emergency termination
Intended Parent Relationship Preferences
Your application process is focused on putting into words what your dream surrogacy experience and IP relationship would look like.
Agencies will ask if you have a preference on:
What your hopes are in your surrogacy journey
How often do you want to connect with intended parents
Whether you want to stay in touch with intended parents after delivery
Above all, agencies aim to match you with like-minded intended parents who share the same passion and dedication to building their families. You’re doing something amazing, and the right-for-you intended parents will celebrate you, your effort, and the care you put towards safeguarding their baby.
Surrogacy.com will discuss all of these preferences and your requirements ahead of time so we can ensure we match you to a like-minded agency with intended parents who meet your preferences.
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