5 Questions to Ask Your Surrogacy Agency Before Becoming a Surrogate
Becoming a surrogate is a huge and selfless decision. As a Gestational Carrier, you’ll experience the joy of pregnancy while carrying a gift for the Intended Parent(s). Although this process includes nurturing miracles and changing lives, we understand that you may have many questions before getting started, as this decision affects your life just as much as it affects the baby and the Intended Parents. Before deciding to become a surrogate, it's important to ask your surrogacy agency questions so you’re confident and prepared to move forward.
What is the Experience & Reputation of the Surrogacy Agency?
Before choosing the surrogacy agency you want to work with, you’ll want to know the agency’s experience level and reputation. Knowing how long the agency has been operating and what type of feedback they are receiving is crucial to your decision so you don’t get stuck with a distrustful company.
Jbaby started in 2013 as a full-service Japanese egg donation agency and is now the world's largest provider of Japanese egg donors. Please browse our website and read our listed reviews regarding reputation and reviews. You may also reach out, and we will provide as much social proof as you need to feel comfortable before moving forward.
2. What Type of Support & Resources Does the Surrogacy Agency Offer?
Before signing the dotted line to become a surrogate, it is crucial to understand the level of support and resources available to one. You’ll want to know if you have access to doctors, medications, assistance, and information about how the process works.
At Jbaby, we ensure you get everything you need throughout the process. We will gather your medical records and assign you to your IVF doctor, who will be with you from start to finish. We also provide a mental health professional so you can talk to them privately for your well-being. Should you need anything, the Jbaby family is here for you.
Regarding learning about the process, you can contact us anytime to discuss this or learn more by browsing the website or checking out this extensive blog.
3. What is the Screening Process Like When Applying to Become a Surrogate?
Before reaching out to inquire about becoming a surrogate, you’ll probably want to know what the screening process looks like. It is essential to see the screening process ahead of time so you know what to prepare for, whether it’s information to provide so our team can access your medical records, learn about your previous births, and get to know you.
Our process includes getting to know you, providing an application for you to fill out, gathering your medical records, providing a psychological assessment and background check, and meeting your Intended Parents; we’ll do a medical review process, followed by signing the dotted line and getting ready for the cycle to begin.
4. What are the Compensation & Benefits When Becoming a Surrogate?
When nurturing a miracle and helping a couple become parents, you’re mentally and physically putting your body through it. Asking about the compensation and benefits is welcomed, as we want to ensure that becoming a surrogate is worth your time and effort.
At Jbaby, when we talk about compensation, you need to understand that there is something called “base compensation,” which is the amount of money you will make throughout your journey carrying the baby for your Intended Parent(s). Think of base compensation as the equivalent of an employee's salary over a year—NOT including benefits.
First-time surrogates can expect to earn between $55,000 to $100,000+. With Jbaby, there is no “one size fits all.” You structure your benefit package according to your unique individual needs. You can find the complete list of benefits here.
5. Is Jbaby a Private or Public Agency?
Interestingly enough, knowing whether a surrogacy agency is public or private impacts the decision for potential surrogates to sign the dotted line. There is a vast difference between public and private agencies.
Jbaby is a private agency and we do not offer our surrogates to the public. This is a huge advantage over public agencies because we have worked with our Intended Parent(s) for over a year. This allows us to vouch that they are good people who will treat you respectfully and gratefully. No longer does a surrogate need to concern themselves about the possibility of Intended Parent(s) who will not treat them well.
If you’re interested in learning more about Jbaby and our private surrogacy agency, please feel free to browse through the website, check out reviews, and contact us. We want to ensure you feel ready, confident, and excited about providing a miracle and creating a family.
