It is truly wonderful that you are considering helping someone realize their dream of starting a family. The staff at Dawner Medical Services are committed to making the surrogacy process as rewarding and enjoyable as possible for you. We will assist you throughout the entire process, from the initial application and matching with intended parents, through the IVF cycle, pregnancy, delivery, and beyond.
We encourage you to review the following sections before initiating your application, which is expected to take 15 to 20 minutes. If you would like to learn more or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Our surrogacy coordinator is available to answer your questions and assist you throughout the application process.
About Gestational Surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy is an arrangement in which a woman carries and delivers a baby for someone else. The woman who carries the baby is known as the gestational surrogate or gestational carrier. The parents-to-be, referred to as the "intended parents," are involved in the pregnancy, present at the birth, and become the child's parents after birth.
In gestational surrogacy, the baby is not genetically related to the gestational surrogate. Typically, the egg comes from the intended mother and the sperm from the intended father, although donor eggs, donor embryos, or donor sperm may sometimes be used. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a crucial part of this process, as eggs from one woman are used to create an embryo that is then implanted in the gestational surrogate's uterus. During IVF, fertilization occurs in a laboratory after eggs and sperm are combined. The resulting embryo or embryos are then transferred to the gestational surrogate's uterus.
Eligibility for Surrogate Mother
- Genuine interest and commitment
- Age between 20 and 38
- Has given birth to at least one child
- Maintains a healthy lifestyle
- Financially stable
- Responsible lifestyle
- Non-smoker
- BMI under 32
- No history of mental illness
- Must agree to psychological and drug screenings
- No IUD expected
- Tubal ligation is acceptable
Your Benefits
- Total compensation ranging from $35,000 to $70,000, depending on your background
- Fully covered travel and lodging expenses
- Comprehensive healthcare provided at no cost to you immediately after pregnancy occurs
- Extensive health tests provided free of charge prior to pregnancy to ensure your suitability for surrogacy, including cervical cultures, blood tests, a hysteroscopy, and a uterine evaluation
- Gifts from intended parents
How to Apply
Dawner Medical Services strives to work with women who not only meet but exceed the surrogacy requirements. We seek exceptional women who are willing to help build families through surrogacy. Our Surrogacy team will guide you through the entire journey, providing consistent, personalized support for you and the intended parents. Our primary goal is to ensure you meet the necessary qualifications while educating you about our surrogacy program and the overall process.
Your first step to becoming a surrogate mother is to complete the profile questionnaire under the "Application" tab. You will receive an email notification with a unique Profile Submission ID. Please save this ID.
Your application will be reviewed by our surrogate mother recruiting team and medical directors. Once your application is accepted, our staff will contact you for further information. After all necessary information has been collected, your profile will be presented to potential recipients anonymously. Once a match is finalized, our office will contact you to begin the surrogacy process.
Application Inquiry
To follow up on your submitted application, please visit the "Contact Us" page and submit your follow-up request online. Indicate that you are a Registered Donor or Surrogate Candidate, select "Egg Donor Candidate" from the Candidate Category, and enter the Profile Submission ID you received in your email notification. Our staff will review your request and get back to you as soon as possible.