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Qualifications to become a surrogate

  • Age 21–38

  • Have given birth to a healthy child

  • Legal U.S. resident

  • No smoking, alcohol, drug, or psychotropic substance use in the past 6 months

  • No mental health or cancer-related conditions (including benign tumors)

  • No hereditary gynecological or genetic diseases, HIV, or tuberculosis

  • No hepatitis B/C, diabetes, or syphilis

  • Healthy BMI (under 30)

  • Last natural birth was at least 6 months ago

  • Last C-section was over 1 year ago (if applicable)

Steps to become a surrogate

Smiling Baby

1

APPLY &

Discuss

Apply and we'll talk about what you hope for and what's next.

Baby Crawling

2

WELLNESS

EVALUATION

Evaluation with physical and mental health professionals.

Baby's Clutch

3

MEET &

MATCH

You and intended parent(s) decide if you're a fit!

Baby's Hand

4

LEGAL &

Contracts

We handle the legal stuff and address all of your requirements.

Newborn Baby

5

DOCTOR &

TRANSFER

Doctors for preperation and embryo transfer.

Baby

6

EMBRYO

TRANSFER

This is when you bring life for another into yourself.

Blue Infant Shoes

7

BABY'S

HEARTBEAT

Baby's heartbeat is confirmed. We're off to a great start.

Baby with Teddy Bear

8

PREGNANCY

CARE

Thankful that families are created in
different ways.

Happy Baby

9

baby's

birth

Give the gift that a family is forever grateful for. 

Baby's Feet


10

MOVING

FORWARD

Congratulations!
You decide what's next in your future.

Gay Family
I am grateful for the exceptional support I received from the SMARTPath Fertility Team. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

Emily J.

Happy Family
Choosing the SMARTPath Fertility Team was the best decision I made. Their professionalism and care exceeded my expectations.

David M.

Happy Family
The team provided me with the guidance and support I needed throughout my surrogacy journey. I highly recommend their services.

Sophia L.

Surrogacy compensation

We’re not like other agencies. We offer genuine care, genuine support, and yes, genuine compensation too.

Every surrogacy journey is different, and we’re here to walk it with you, step by step.
The numbers below are a starting point. Most agencies won’t show you the breakdown, but we will.

Questions? Reach out anytime. We’re happy to talk.

We believe in fair, clear, and meaningful support—emotionally, physically, and financially. Here's a look at how we care for you:

💵 Base Compensation

  • $50,000 for a standard surrogacy journey
     

✨ Bonuses & Allowances

  • Signing Bonus: $2,000 total ($500 at clearance, $1,500 at transfer)

  • Expense Allowance: $200/month

  • Maternity Clothing: $1,000 (singleton) / $1,200 (twins)

  • Wellness Package: $1,400

  • Housekeeping Support: $150/month after heartbeat, up to $1,500

  • Mock or Dropped Cycle: $500 each

  • Delayed Transfer: $500

  • Inconvenience Fee (invasive procedures): $500

  • Cesarean Birth: $2,500

  • Multiple Birth (per extra baby): $7,000

  • Lost Wages (Bed Rest/Recovery): Covered

  • Childcare/Housekeeping During Bed Rest: Up to $200/week

  • Organ Loss (e.g., hysterectomy): $7,000
     

🧬 Medical Milestones

  • Injectable Medication Start: $500

  • Embryo Transfer (per completed cycle): $1,200
     

🛡 Insurance & Coverage

  • Health Insurance: Fully covered

  • Life Insurance: $250,000 to you + $100,000 to intended parents (1-year term, fully covered)

  • Long-Distance Travel: Covered
     

Each journey is unique, and we’re with you at every step.
✨ Transparent. Supportive. SMARTPath.

Woman by the Stairs

BECOME A SURROGATE
and change the world for somebody

Happy Family
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