Intended Parents Process

Experienced, professional, trusted.

Hello Baby coordinates values-aligned matching, clinic-led medical care, independent legal counsel for every party, and transparent compensation protected in escrow. A dedicated coordinator guides you from first consultation to court-recognized parentage.

Clinic-led medicine • Independent legal counsel • Transparent compensation • Escrow protection

At a glance: timeline

Most journeys take 14–18 months from consultation to delivery. Timing varies by medical protocols, legal steps, and scheduling.

Step-by-step

1) Consultation & planning

We review your goals, medical history, budget, and preferences (communication style, location, languages, single/couple). You’ll receive a clear plan and next steps.

2) Candidate search & profiles

We present qualified, pre-screened surrogate profiles with medical/OB snapshots and availability. You review and shortlist.

3) Values-aligned match

We host a video match meeting to confirm expectations on communication, appointments, travel, and birth plan. With mutual agreement, we confirm the official match.

4) Clinic screening & clearance

Your chosen surrogate (and partner if required) completes labs, records review, psychological evaluation, and a urine drug screen. The fertility specialist issues medical clearance when ready.

5) Legal contracts

Each party has independent attorneys. Contracts define responsibilities, compensation, insurance, decision-making, and parentage plans. Funds are deposited to escrow/trust per the contract.

6) Treatment calendar & embryo transfer

The IVF clinic provides a timeline for medications, local monitoring (bloodwork/ultrasounds), and the transfer date. Monitoring occurs near the surrogate; transfer is at your IVF clinic.

7) Pregnancy care & updates

Beta tests start ~10 days post-transfer. A 6–7 week ultrasound confirms heartbeat(s). Around week 10, care transitions to the surrogate’s OBGYN. Your coordinator provides checklists, visit summaries, and regular updates.

8) Birth planning & parentage orders

In the third trimester, we coordinate with the hospital on policies and your birth plan. Attorneys complete parentage so you are named the legal parents. Post-birth, we help with discharge, paperwork, and aftercare.

Safeguards that matter

• Clinic-led medicine with evidence-based screening

• Independent legal counsel for all parties

• Escrow/trust with milestone-based disbursements

• Clear communication with one coordinator accountable to your timeline

Costs & transparency

Before you sign, we map a realistic budget: medical, compensation, insurance, legal, escrow, and contingencies. Surrogate compensation is clear and escrow-protected with on-schedule payments.
→ See Surrogate Compensation for ranges and milestones.

International parents

We coordinate clinic logistics, travel windows, and documents (birth certificate, passport, consular steps). Bilingual communication available when needed.

FAQs (quick)

What if a transfer doesn’t work?
Contracts outline next steps and costs for additional transfers.
Twins or singleton?
Clinics generally aim for singleton for safety and outcomes.
Insurance?
We coordinate appropriate coverage; contract clarifies copays and reimbursements.

Ready to begin?

Book a short consultation. We’ll review your goals, share sample profiles/budgets, and outline the next steps to match with a qualified surrogate.