What is Expected from a Potential Surrogate Mother?
Are you looking to become a gestational carrier? Are you starting to do some research and wonder what is expected from surrogate mothers? Our surrogate agency can help by going over some things that can help you be better prepared for your surrogacy journey.
The Colorado surrogacy process is a delicate one, and everyone involved has to be as prepared as possible. While you won’t have to face each step alone with our agency, you still need to make sure you know what a potential surrogate mother is expected. Everyone plays an important role in the surrogacy process to make the journey go smoothly.
We at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado are driven to help you have a fulfilling surrogacy journey, whether as a gestational carrier or intended parent.
Colorado Requirements for Surrogate Mothers
If you’re looking at becoming a surrogate through a surrogacy agency, some requirements will be met. Some base level requirements are, but are not limited to:
- Must be between the ages of 21 and 39
- Must have had one healthy pregnancy
- Must be actively parenting at least one child
Other surrogacy requirements are that you have a stable support system at home. Our agency will also ask that you can travel to get to your medical appointments. We also have an application to fill out to start off your journey. But most importantly, we look for women with kind, caring hearts who are driven to help someone in their time of need. Suppose you have found pregnancy a comfortable experience and hope someone reaches the joys of parenthood. In that case, you might be an excellent candidate for surrogacy.
Finding a Reliable Colorado Surrogacy Agency
Another thing you will have to do as you look into becoming a surrogate mother is finding a reliable agency to work with. Good qualities to look for are reliable resources, a team of licensed professionals, and an organized step-by-step surrogacy plan. At Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado, you can get the support you deserve throughout your surrogacy journey. We prioritize your health and well-being by providing health screenings for you and your intended parents. We can also provide you with counseling to help you emotionally. A good agency will make sure you are taken care of so you can focus on having a connective experience.
Our agency wants to make sure we take every necessary step to protect your mental and physical health, which is why we provide screenings before your journey begins. As a gestational carrier, you will go through mental and physical health screenings to make sure you are ready for the journey ahead of you. We also provide these screenings for intended parents. We want to make sure your whole journey goes smoothly.
How Surrogates can be Compensated
Those trying to become surrogates are usually not in it for the money, but it is important to know how you can be financially compensated. Fees and costs can vary on the individual, but our agency can help you and your intended parents come up with a financial plan. This financial plan can include:
- Health insurance fees
- Embryo transfer fee
- Travel fees, childcare, appointments, etc.
Other costs and fees that can possibly come up will be discussed with our professionals and your intended parents. Because you are embarking on a selfless journey, you deserve to be compensated for expenses that come across. This is just one way our agency can help you and alleviate any stress you might have.
How can I Prepare for My Colorado Surrogacy Journey?
If you feel driven to become a surrogate mother, then allow our agency to help you on your journey. We can help you be prepared for the process and can make sure you are taken care of.
Now that you know what is expected of a potential surrogate, what other steps can you take to learn more about the road ahead? Are you ready to take on the next steps?
If you are interested in learning more about your gestational surrogacy options, contact Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
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Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!