Embarking on the surrogacy journey is an act of love, courage, and hope.

At Creative Love, we understand the emotional depth of this decision and are here to guide you with care and expertise.

To help you feel informed and empowered, we’ve compiled key questions all intended parents should ask their surrogacy agency.

Key Takeaways

1. How long have you been supporting intended parents through the surrogacy process?
2. How are prospective surrogates screened?
3. Can I use my own eggs, or do I need an egg donor?
4. How are intended parents and surrogates matched?
5. What does the surrogacy contract include?
6. What are your agency costs and surrogacy-related expenses?
7. What emotional support do you offer?
8. What happens after the embryo transfer?
9. How do you handle surrogacy legal processes and parental rights?
10. What makes your surrogacy experience different from other surrogacy agencies?
11. How many surrogates do you work with at a time?
12. What kind of logistical support do you provide?
13. Do you manage an escrow account for payments?
14. What if I want to speak with other intended parents?

1. How long have you been supporting intended parents through the surrogacy process?

Experience counts. Ask how many successful surrogacies they’ve seen.

Ask who leads the team.

Ask who walks with you through each step of the gestational surrogacy process.

You want more than a middleman. You want a surrogacy partner.

💡Pro tip: A reputable agency won’t flinch at this question. They’ll welcome it.

2. How are prospective surrogates screened?

This is about safety. For everyone. The surrogate mother. You. Your future baby.

Ask about the screening process. Get clarity on the psychological evaluation. Medical screening. How many staff members are involved? Who makes the call on whether a gestational surrogate is approved?

💡The right surrogacy agency will walk you through their entire screening checklist. No shortcuts.

3. Can I use my own eggs, or do I need an egg donor?

Some intended parents are able to use their own eggs. Others need an egg donor.

Ask how they guide you based on your fertility clinic’s testing. Ask if they work with trusted fertility clinics and IVF clinic partners.

💡Ask if they’ll support your embryo creation journey, regardless of whether you need a sperm donor, egg donor, or both.

4. How are intended parents and surrogates matched?

This isn’t like Tinder. The matching process matters.

You want alignment in values, communication styles, and expectations. Ask how long does the matching process take. What do they look for in surrogates and intended parents? What if something feels off?

💡 A real connection fuels a smoother surrogate pregnancy. Period.

5. What does the surrogacy contract include?

Ask who handles the legal agreement. Do they help you get legal assistance or refer you out? Do they handle surrogacy law in your state? Do they outline postpartum depression support, parental rights, and financial compensation clearly?

💡This legal agreement protects both surrogates and intended parents. Ask what happens if something changes mid-journey.

6. What are your agency costs and surrogacy-related expenses?

Ask for transparency. Break down the agency costs, legal fees, medical expenses, lost wages, and any baby-related costs tied to the surrogate pregnancy.

💡Ask how medical expenses related to the embryo transfer procedure are handled. Does health insurance cover anything? What about surrogacy situations with complications?

7. What emotional support do you offer?

The surrogacy journey runs deep.

You need emotional support. So does your gestational carrier.

Ask if they provide support groups. Ask who your primary point of contact will be. Ask if they have surrogacy specialists or therapists on staff.

💡Real talk: The emotional rollercoaster is real. You want a surrogacy partner team that shows up for it.

8. What happens after the embryo transfer?

This stage is critical.

Ask how they track the surrogate pregnancy.

💡Do they guide both you and the surrogate through this? What updates do you receive? Are there systems in place for prenatal check-ins?

9. How do you handle surrogacy legal processes and parental rights?

Ask about surrogacy law.

Ask how your parental rights are protected and when they transfer.

Ask about legal contract requirements in your state or where your surrogate lives.

💡For Example: Florida allows for pre-birth orders, which help solidify your legal rights before delivery.

10. What makes your surrogacy experience different from other surrogacy agencies?

This is the big one.

Ask about their mission. Ask what intended parents love most. Ask how they’ve supported other intended parents through the journey ahead.

💡If you feel rushed or pressured, walk away.

11. How many surrogates do you work with at a time?

Ask how many surrogates they manage.

A low number might mean personalized care.

A high number might show experience.

💡But what matters is how they balance volume with real support.

12. What kind of logistical support do you provide?

Beyond matching and legal, what else do they handle?

Do they schedule appointments?

Coordinate with fertility clinics?

Manage medical expenses?

💡The details add up.

13. Do you manage an escrow account for payments?

A neutral escrow account protects both sides. Ask who manages it.

Ask when payments are made to the surrogate.

💡Ask how surrogacy-related expenses are tracked.

14. What if I want to speak with other intended parents?

Ask if they can connect you with other intended parents.

💡Hearing real stories can calm nerves, answer unspoken questions, and help you feel less alone.

At Creative Love, we believe in answering every question.

We’ve supported intended parents and surrogate mothers for over 15 years.

Our team walks beside you through every legal, medical, and emotional step of the gestational surrogacy process.

Whether you’re using your own eggs, working with an egg donor, or still figuring it out, we hold space for the full picture.

We know how much goes into building your baby dream.

We believe every hopeful parent deserves a healthy baby and a thoughtful surrogacy journey.

If you’re ready to get your questions answered, we’re here. Get your questions answered by a team that gets it.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the most important questions to ask a surrogacy agency?
Intended parents should ask about the surrogacy process, surrogacy journey, agency fees, surrogate mother screening process, matching procedures, and legal support.

2. How do you ensure a good match between surrogate mothers and intended parents?
A reputable surrogacy agency uses a thorough screening process, interviews, and matching based on shared values, expectations, and communication styles.

3. What support services do you offer throughout the surrogacy journey?
Our surrogacy services include emotional support, legal assistance, medical coordination, and guidance from experienced surrogacy professionals.

4. What financial incentives do surrogate mothers receive?
Surrogates are compensated for their time, lost wages, and medical expenses, with financial incentive amounts varying depending on experience and location.

5. How many successful surrogacies has your agency completed?
We are proud to have supported many intended parents and prospective surrogates through numerous successful surrogacies, with each journey handled with care and expertise.

Wendy Arker( Over 20 Years in The Industry - Single Mother - Advocate For Family Building )

Wendy Arker entered the field of infertility with a huge heart and passion to guild others on their quest to grow their own family after her personal journey with infertility and turning to egg donation and sperm donation to create her own family. Being a single-mother-by-choice, Wendy understands firsthand the unique way families are built. Whether you’re a married couple, single, or LBGTQ, Creative Love is committed to assisting you.