Gestational Carrier Process

Here is an overview of the process:

Initial Consultation: The Gestational Carrier meets with Aloha Island Family Surrogacy to discuss her motivations, health and the surrogacy process.

Screening and Selection:

Medical Screening: The Gestational Carrier undergoes a thorough medical examination to ensure she is physically capable of carrying a pregnancy.

Psychological Evaluation: A mental health assessment is conducted to ensure the carrier understands the emotional aspects of surrogacy.

Legal Considerations:

Contracts: Gestational Carrier Agreement – Legal professionals draft a surrogacy agreement outlining the rights and responsibilities of the Gestational Carrier and the Intended Parents.

Legal Review: Both parties review the contract with their legal representatives to ensure all aspects are understood and agreed upon.

Matching with Intended Parents:

Aloha Island Family Surrogacy facilitates a match between the Gestational Carrier and the Intended Parents based on preferences, values, and personalities.

Medical Procedures

IVF Preparation: IVF Cycle to follow

Embryo Transfer

Pregnancy Monitoring: The Gestational Carrier receives regular medical check-ups to monitor the health of the pregnancy, including ultrasounds and prenatal care.

Preparing for Delivery: We will be preparing a Birth Plan with Gestational Carrier. Both parties will work with legal professionals for post finalization for baby.

Postpartum Support: Both the Gestational Carrier and the Intended Parents may seek counseling or support after the birth to process their experience and emotions.

Throughout the surrogacy process, open communication and support from the agency, medical professionals, and legal advisors are crucial to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.

Gestational Carrier Requirements and Qualifications:

Must be between the ages of 21-40 years old (up to age 45 on case by case basis)

Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) no greater than 32

Be a US Citizen

Must pass a criminal background check (you and spouse/partner)

NOT be on state/federal government assistance to include state medical coverage (HI MED-QUEST)

Must have a Valid Form of ID (Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID, Passport)

Live in a Surrogacy Friendly State

Must have given birth to and be raising at least one child

Must have a normal PAP smear done within one year

Had no uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries

Must experience a full term pregnancy and delivery

Must be able to provide ALL previous and current OB/GYN medical health records, to include ALL pregnancy deliveries

Must provide a clearance letter from your current OB/GYN physician or healthcare provider

No history of psychiatric or clinical mental illness

Currently NOT on any anti-depression medication

Must undergo a psychological evaluation

Able to pass required medical screening: Psychological Evaluation with licensed therapist, Pap smear, Physical exam, Bloodwork: to include the following to check whether you or your partner have infectious diseases, like HIV or hepatitis, etc., Ultrasound, Drug Test, Hysteroscopy:  Only if required by RE, Reproductive Endocrinologist doctor.

Non-smoker

Non-drug user

No criminal history or felony convictions for you or Spouse

Responsible and stable healthy lifestyle

No more than FIVE previous pregnancies

No more than three cesarean deliveries

Emotionally stable

Have no new tattoos or piercings within 12 months of starting the process

No infectious diseases (HIV, Hepatitis B or C, Syphilis, Chronic Immunosuppression).

There are guidelines put into place for all Gestational Carriers. The goal is to minimize risk to any Gestational Carrier. So although some of these requirements may seem very strict, it is for the health, safety and well being of the Gestational Carrier and future child/children that these guidelines are put into place. All Intended parents invest a lot of time, money and energy into their surrogacy journey.  The health of all Gestational Carriers is of very high importance at all times.

Gestational Carrier Compensation Schedule

It takes a special and genuine person to become a Gestational Carrier. We are forever grateful for all that Gestational Carriers do.  For this reason, all Gestational Carriers are compensated during their surrogacy journey. We offer a great compensation benefit package to all Gestational Carriers.

The average base Pre-Birth Support Pregnancy Compensation pay for first-time Gestational Carriers starts at $45,000.00 and up. Your compensation is paid in monthly installments throughout the surrogacy pregnancy (after a fetal heart beat confirmation of pregnancy by a physician).

For many Gestational Carriers, this compensation allows them to move toward a financial goal or help better their own family’s situation.

Here is the compensation package offered to Gestational Carriers:

First Time Gestational Carrier Pre-Birth Support Pregnancy Fee-

Pre-Birth Pregnancy Compensation: starting at $45,000.00 + 

Experienced Gestational Carrier Pre-Birth Support Pregnancy Fee-

Pre-Birth Pregnancy Compensation: Fee varies

Additional Gestational Carrier Compensations: 

Please inquire within for a detailed compensation fee sheet.

Multiples Fee (per each additional fetus)

Cesarean Section Delivery Fee

Monthly Allowance (paid each month until one month post delivery)

Maternity Clothing Allowance (one-time fee, paid at the start of the 12th week of pregnancy)

Embryo Transfer (per each transfer cycle completed)

Invasive Procedures (per each procedure performed, examples are: Saline Ultrasound, Amniocentesis)

Hysteroscopy Procedure

Dilation and Curettage Procedure

Mock Cycle

Cancelled Cycle

Lost Wages: Actual Hourly Rate of Pay

Pregnancy Termination

Selective Reduction

Housekeeping Fee

Childcare

Accidental Death Insurance Policy

Loss of Reproductive Organs Policy

Breast Milk Pumping Fee (paid weekly)

Breast Pump Supplies and Shipping Fees

Travel Expenses:

For outer Hawaiian Islands and out of state US Gestational Carriers – Travel per diem per day, airfare, transportation, hotel lodging