Benefits of Choosing Surrogacy in Colorado
Surrogacy is a unique process that allows couples who are unable to have children of their own to start a family. If you are a healthy woman who is wondering what the benefits of pursuing Colorado surrogacy are, you have come to the right place. Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado is a private surrogacy agency in Colorado that is dedicated to helping women figure out how to become a surrogate mother and clear up any confusion surrounding surrogacy. We are here to inform you of the benefits of pursuing this special process. Although there are challenges that you will face, there are many reasons to consider when choosing surrogacy.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a surrogate, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado.
Helping a Family Who is in Need Through Surrogacy
Surrogate mothers have a unique opportunity to serve others in a way that many other people can’t. Through the surrogacy process, you will be able to provide a child for parents who are unable to have children of their own. Some couples approach Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado because they have had fertility difficulties in the past. Struggling with things like miscarriages or the continuous disappointment of failed pregnancy tests can be traumatic. As a surrogate mother, you will be able to provide these parents with a child to love and take care of since they are unable to have one on their own. Some surrogate mothers choose to pursue surrogacy because they personally know people who want to go through the surrogacy process. If you know a couple who wants to pursue surrogacy and you are physically able to become a surrogate mother, you should consider becoming a surrogate mother. However, plenty of women chooses to pursue surrogacy without knowing anyone who wants to pursue the process.
Compensation From the Surrogacy Process
Another aspect of the surrogacy process that benefits surrogate mothers is the compensation that many surrogate mothers receive. Women who choose to pursue altruistic surrogacy don’t receive any compensation. Surrogate mothers involved in altruistic surrogacy often know the intended parents personally and don’t feel the need to receive compensation for their work. However, most women choose to pursue commercial surrogacy, which means they are paid to carry a child for the intended parents. Typically, surrogate mothers receive around $50,000-$80,000 depending on their specific circumstances. This money includes payment that covers hospital bills, personal pregnancy care, travel expenses, etc. Although many women pursue surrogacy because it is a way to earn some compensation, these women also have stated that another main reason they pursue surrogacy is to serve others.
Can Any Woman Become a Surrogate Mother?
Although there are benefits to being a surrogate mother, not just any woman can pursue this unique process. Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado has regulations to ensure that the surrogate mothers we hire are in top physical and mental condition. Some of these requirements include:
- Being between the ages of 21-39
- Having experience with one previous uncomplicated pregnancy
- Having no experience with postpartum depression
- Having a BMI between 18-31
- Being free from all sexually transmitted disease
- Being free from mental health issues
To see a list of all the qualifications, visit our webpage on becoming a surrogate mother. If you fulfill these initial requirements, you will undergo a mental and physical health screening. These screenings will help our agency determine if you are ready to undergo surrogacy. After you pass this process, you will be matched with a set of intended parents and begin the surrogacy process.
How Do I Get Started as a Surrogate Mother?
If you want to pursue surrogacy and fulfill the initial requirements to become a surrogate mother, reach out to Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado. Our staff will guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have.
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!