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The Process
As Intended Parent(s) the decision to become a parent through gestational surrogacy is exciting! It is a wonderful way to achieve your dreams of parenthood. But, it is also normal to you feel a little overwhelmed.
Genesis Rising Surrogacy Center walks you through each step in the process and ensures you understand what is required. We provide you with the tools, guidance, and information to complete each step.
If you would like to schedule a free consultation, please complete our Inquiry Form and we will reach out to you to schedule a time to talk.
Step 1
Step 1: Application
To start the process with Genesis Rising you must first submit the Application. You can find it here. There is a $500 application fee. You will be contacted by Genesis Rising within 48 hours of submitting your application to discuss your situation and to answer your questions. You will be given the password to our Available Surrogates web page to begin reviewing our available surrogates. Our Surrogates are carefully screened, ready to be matched, and excited about the transfer happening quickly. If you are new to the process and don't yet have your embryos, please contact us for a list of reputable IVF clinics in your area.
Step 2
Step 2: Intake
You will be introduced to your Journey Coordinator who will review our available surrogates/carriers with you, conduct a background check, put together a matching profile for you which will be presented to prospective surrogates, and review our agency services agreement.
Step 3
Step 3: Matching
Genesis Rising Surrogacy Center matches ready and approved surrogates with intended parent(s) based upon the matching criteria filled out in the applications from both parties. Our Available Surrogates page is very helpful because it is continually updated and you can see at a glance the surrogates that are approved and waiting for a match.
If you wish to pursue a match, your profile is sent to the surrogate for her review. If both parties wish to pursue the match, a video match call is set up. If both parties agree to the match, the surrogate's OB/Delivery records are sent to your clinic for a records review.
Once your clinic approves her records, the match is official! Within 5 business days of the match, escrow will be opened and you will make your 1st deposit.
An appointment is made for your surrogate to complete an in-person medical screening appointment at your clinic. Once the results come back and your doctor medically clears the surrogate, you will move on to legal contracts.
Step 4
Step 4: Legal
You and your surrogate are required to have separate attorneys/legal counsel to ensure that all parties interests are represented and that the terms of the surrogacy agreement are clearly spelled out. It is critical that the attorney you select and the attorney that your surrogate selects are experienced in the drafting and reviewing of the agreement. We will refer you and the surrogate to attorneys who have years of experience in the field of surrogacy. Once both attorney retainer fees are paid, the second half of the agency fee is due.
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Once the terms of the agreement are agreed upon, the Gestational Surrogacy Agreement (contract) is signed. Please note that the Gestational Surrogacy Agreement or Contract must be reviewed, agreed upon and signed prior to starting any IVF related medical protocol/procedure such as medication start or embryo transfer.
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Step 5
Step 5: Embryo Transfer
This is an exciting stage in the process because your surrogate has completed all of the necessary requirements and has been cleared for the embryo transfer. Your IVF clinic will establish a medication schedule for your surrogate. The medications serve to prepare her body for the embryo transfer. The IVF clinic will also set the transfer date. ​​​
Step 6
Step 6: Pregnancy and Delivery
Once pregnancy is achieved, it is a time to celebrate! Your surrogate will stay with the clinic for 9-10 weeks and then transfer to a regular OB for the remainder of the pregnancy. This is a time to have regular communication with your surrogate so you can participate in the pregnancy as much as possible.
A Pre-Birth order (PBO) is obtained by your attorney and preparations are made for the baby's birth at around 20-22 weeks.
A hospital plan is created and submitted to the delivery hospital. This plan is helpful for both parties because everyone is clear about expectations at the baby's delivery and there is a plan in place. This plan also gives the hospital notice of the surrogacy delivery.
Once the baby is born, the baby will go directly to your care in accordance with the hospital plan and PBO. You will fill out the birth certification form to ensure the information is correct. You will need to make a visit to the hospital billing office prior to the baby's discharge from the hospital to split off the baby's record from the surrogate's record and become to financial guarantor for the baby's bills.
If you reside outside the United States, we will assist you in getting the baby's passport.
Congratulations!
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