You’ve found ANU’s website and your interested in becoming an egg donor, a surrogate or maybe your an intended parent and on the prowl for a surrogate and/or egg donor but your not sure how to get started. Well, you’ve come to the right place! My first suggestion is to contact an agency. But…how do you pick one? This article is here to help you with that!
Choosing to use an agency is so important, no matter your role, and below are questions that may be worthwhile asking the agency your interested in hiring.
Why use an agency?
An agency plays such a critical role for all parties involved. As a surrogate, in my experience, having a third party to guide me through the process was priceless.
- A reputable agency screens all parties involved. Whether its a surrogate, egg donor or intended parent(s).
- Agencies also have lawyers on board to help navigate the maze of legal matters that come along with the adventure that is Surrogacy.
- Typically, fertility clinic appointments are coordinated by the agency. This reduces stress and confusion in the process.
- Agencies also provide information, education & support during the entire surrogacy journey for all parties involved.
What are some questions I should ask before hiring an agency?
It is critical that you feel 100% comfortable with the agency representing you. There are so many personal topics & issues that can come up with surrogacy and you want to ensure that the support and assistance will be there, if and when, it is needed. Here are are just a few questions to consider depending on your need of the agency:
As a Surrogate
- What is the criteria for being a surrogate? What are some of the disqualifications?
- What screenings are done? Are they done for only myself or my spouse/partner too?
- How long does it typically take to get paired with a set of Intended Parents?
- Can I choose who I get paired with? Or are they selected for me?
- How supported do you feel? Do you have a good vibe with the agency?
- Do I have to hire my own lawyer to represent my surrogacy or is one provided?
As an Egg Donor
- What are the requirements to be an egg donor?
- What screenings must I go through?
- What is the egg donation process like?
- Do I remain anonymous or will I know who uses my eggs?
- What risks are involved with egg donation?
As an Intended Parent
- How are surrogates/egg donors found?
- Are surrogates/egg donors screened? What screenings are completed?
- What are some expenses I/we might encounter during this process?
- What are the financial obligations? What is the payment schedule?
- Does the agency do gestational and/or traditional surrogacy?
- What clinics does the agency work with? What cities are those clinics in?
- How many successful families are grown a year through the agency?
- Can we be present at the birth of our baby(ies)?
To be clear, my list of questions is by no means complete. There are many more you may have of your own that I haven’t listed. Whatever the case, no matter how many questions you have I hope the lists I posted get you started in the right direction of finding an agency that will help you through your journey!
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