The Surrogate’s Guide to Contracts and Legal Aspects of Surrogacy
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FUTURE PARENTS
What you need to know before you contact us
Our vision hasn’t changed since 2014 when we started helping families. It has always been very clear that a surrogacy journey is a human adventure, creating connections and relationships, with lots of emotions involved and above all beautiful stories. This is how we see surrogacy and we believe that this is how surrogacy should be.
We are part of your journey to parenthood and we have the same end goal: having a healthy baby while keeping the surrogate healthy and happy.
As your agency we will be at the center of all the different aspects of your journey (surrogate choice, coordination, legal, insurance, financial…) and we will guide you from the beginning to the end. We understand that becoming parents can be stressful and we want to ensure you feel as supported as possible during this journey of a lifetime.
FUTURE PARENTS
Here are a few important things you should know about us:
Journeys intake
Due to the risks that transferring multiple embryos pose (i.e. fetal reduction, emergency C-sections, emergency hysterectomies, gestational diabetes, or preeclampsia) GRACE only coordinates surrogacy journeys in which the future parents are willing to transfer one (1) PGS tested embryo at a time. We strongly believe that PGS testing (preimplantation genetic screening) is necessary as it is the first line of defense in preventing miscarriages, genetic abnormalities that will lead to a medically necessary fetal reduction, or other unnecessary & avoidable complications in your journey.
Free consultation
We will be happy to schedule our first call via video chat. It is important for us to see you during our first conversation about your journey. It will allow us to really connect and get to know you better.
Background checks
For international future parents, we will ask you to provide us with your background check report from the Country of your residence. For future parents in the United States, we will run your background check. The report cannot be dated more than 3 months prior you start your journey.
Psychological evaluation
This evaluation can be done in the United States or Country of residence. If done in your country of residence we will refer you to a third-party professional. It will be part of the intake process once you decide to start your journey with GRACE.
Timeline of payments
A timeline of payment will be provided as you start your journey with GRACE. The total cost of your journey will be divided in 3 payments. The first payment will occur as you start your journey, the second payment when you sign the surrogacy agreement and the third payment when your surrogate is 12 weeks pregnant.
When will we be matched with our surrogate?
Based on our experience and making sure that you stay within your budget, the match with a surrogate will only happen once your embryos have been created, frozen and we are aware of the number of viable embryos for transfer. Please note that we will only show you profiles of surrogates who have been pre-qualified based on their medical records. Our intensive intake process allows us to only select the best candidates for a higher chance of success.
High standards on qualifying surrogates
At GRACE we have developed a high standard protocol on qualifying our surrogates in order to accept them in our program. This protocol allows us to prevent possible problems in the future for all parties involved.
THE SURROGACY PROCESS
Navigating the Path to Parenthood with Expert Support
From the day you decide to start your journey to the day your baby will be born, the journey will take about 20 to 24 months.
We recommend that you chose your agency at the same time you choose your IVF clinic that way we can help you and guide you with the first step of the journey, which is to create your embryos. This also allows us to coordinate your cycle from the beginning and make sure you are matched with a surrogate in a timely manner.
In this complex environment the choice of your agency is essential. Indeed the support we will provide throughout the months will contribute to your peace of mind and your confidence in the future. You want to be able to communicate easily with your agency, knowing that whatever happens during your journey your surrogate and your baby will have the support they need, especially in case of complications.
Yes, your coordinator will help you through the entire journey and through all aspects of the journey. This makes the communication much easier for the Future parents.
The matching process will start once your embryos have been created.
She can’t change her mind as the baby is not genetically hers and we will have all of the legal documents proving that you are the parent(s).
This is a conversation we will have with the Surrogate and her family. We want to make sure that everyone is comfortable and also respect everyone’s privacy. It also depends on the hospital and /or delivery doctor. Most of our surrogates allow the parents in the delivery room. Please note that in case of cesarean, only one person will be allowed to go in with the Surrogate and it is usually a family member of hers as she is going through surgery. You will be able to be with your baby as soon as he/she is transferred to the nursery.
Of course, we strongly encourage it. Once the surrogacy agreement is signed, we will share everyone’s contact information so that you can communicate directly. We will also create a WhatsApp group with you, your coordinator and your surrogate so that all information pertaining to pregnancy is shared in a timely manner and everyone is on the same page.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the more common questions that future parents have before start the process:
GRACE Recognized Trust and Heartwarming Stories
Listen to Their Stories...
Surrogacy is a very emotional journey and we believe it is very important to share your journey with your family, your friends or with people who have taken the same path to become parents. Some parents we have helped have agreed to share their experience and tell us about their journey to parenthood.
"...Through this testimonial, we primarily want to express our gratitude to Grace for her support throughout this beautiful human journey that led to the birth of our adorable Louise. The team at Grace has provided us with close support, comfort during moments of doubt, and, of course, joy. They have become a true family that accompanies us during this fabulous and sometimes complex adventure. A thousand thanks..."
Parents
"...Once again, all of Grace's colleagues were very helpful and quickly offered us a lovely new surrogate who agreed to assist us. After an initial unsuccessful attempt, we had the joy of expecting a baby boy. Martin was born without complications, and once again, Grace was there for everything. Martin is now in perfect health! Grace accompanied us, supported us, reassured us, and made this dream come true..."
Parents
"...Their professionalism, dedication, responsiveness, knowledge of surrogacy, kindness, attentiveness, and empathy were incredibly valuable to us. They supported us every day throughout this long, thrilling, exhilarating, but also stressful journey that surrogacy can be, all the way until the birth of our children and even afterward. We will never be grateful enough to GRACE and their entire team for enabling us to become parents. They will forever hold a special place in our hearts and within our family."
Parents
"....Once again, all the staff at Grace were very accommodating and quickly offered us a lovely new surrogate who agreed to help us. And after an unsuccessful first attempt, we had the joy of expecting a baby boy. Martin was born without complications, and once again, Grace was there for everything. Martin is now thriving! Grace accompanied us, supported us, reassured us, and made this dream a reality."
Parents
"We are extremely grateful to have met Olga, Gaelle, and the entire team at GRACE LLC. They have always listened to us throughout the entire surrogacy process. Surrogacy is not a straight path. It is a journey filled with obstacles. That is why the assistance of the ladies at GRACE is so valuable. They move mountains of paperwork for you. They accompany the surrogate mothers at every step... All of this and a thousand other things allow you to focus on the pregnancy. Thank you again for all your help. You will forever be a part of our family's story. "
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