Questions to Ask When Interviewing A Surrogacy Matching Agency

A matching agency plays a crucial role during your surrogacy journey, so it’s important to get all the answers you need before choosing the right one. There are countless questions to ask when interviewing possible matching agencies, but here are a few to especially keep in mind:

• How many years of experience do you have in matching surrogates with intended parents?

• Who are the team members that I would be working with and what is their experience?

• Is there a lawyer on this team and if not, who will be our lawyer for the surrogacy contract?

• How do your find possible surrogates and what does the screening process consist of?

• How long does it take to find a surrogate?

• What kind of relationship will the carrier want to have with us after birth and do we have any obligation to keep up a relationship?

• What are your expenses and fees?

• What differentiates you from other surrogacy agencies? 

Obviously, this list is just a general guideline of what kinds of questions you should be asking before deciding on a specific agency. It is important to go into detail and get all your concerns addressed before making this decision. Working alongside the right agency can make a significant difference during your surrogacy journey.