The choice to become a surrogate mother in Maine comes from a place of compassion and dedication to helping others. We want you to feel comfortable with the process. We’ve put together a guide to help you better understand the steps to becoming a surrogate in Maine. From getting started to completing the embryo transfer, we want you to feel knowledgeable as you begin your surrogate journey.
If you want to connect with a surrogacy specialist, fill out our form to get started.
Meet Requirements
There are a number of requirements our surrogates must meet to become qualified to be a surrogate in Maine. These are standard amongst many surrogacy agencies across the country. Because surrogacy is a physical and emotional commitment, we want you to be as prepared as possible. The requirements for surrogates include:
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Be between the ages of 21-45
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A healthy BMI of 30 or less
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No smoking or drug use
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Have had at least one successful pregnancy
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Have had no more than five vaginal births or three cesarean deliveries
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Currently raising your own child(ren)
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No major complications from previous pregnancies
Screening Process
The screening process includes medical, psychological and physical requirements. Your surrogacy specialist will help obtain this information. You may also work with physicians and social workers to complete all of the assessments and evaluations needed to ensure you are ready to become a surrogate in Maine. This process will collect information including:
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Self-disclosed medical, social and drug history
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Medical records provided by a physician
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Birth records from previous pregnancies
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Federal and state criminal background checks
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In-home assessment
Match with Intended Parents
Your surrogacy specialist will help you find intended parents who are your perfect match. We’ve dedicated time and resources to creating the best matching process to build ideal relationships for intended parents and surrogates. Our match time between surrogates and intended parents happens in 30 to 90 days. We pride our ability to find you the best match quickly so you can get started on your journey to become a surrogate in Maine. The process of matching with intended parents includes:
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Create a surrogate mother profile
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Locate intended parents who share your preferences
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Get to know intended parents through a phone call
Meet Legal Requirements & Determine Compensation
The legal part of Maine’s process to become a surrogate mother helps protect everyone and outline the responsibilities of each party. You will need to work with a surrogacy attorney who will represent you when the surrogacy contract is created. Part of this includes how much you will be paid and what will be covered by the intended parents. You are offering a life-changing service and you deserve competitive compensation.
Begin Embryo Transfer Process
Once the surrogacy contract is signed, you will move on to the medical process of surrogacy. Preparing for the embryo transfer will require tracking your fertility cycle and a variety of fertility drugs. The embryo will be created in the fertility clinic, using the intended parents’ egg and sperm or a donor’s. The transfer will happen at the fertility clinic and you will be expected to rest for a few hours after the non-invasive procedure at the clinic and then go home and continue to take it easy and rest for the next few days.
After the embryo transfer, you will confirm your pregnancy through a test and be closely monitored over the next few weeks. After the baby’s heartbeat is heard around the 10-week mark, you will be able to continue regularly scheduled appointments with your OBGYN.
The process of becoming a surrogate in Maine can be a beautiful yet challenging journey. With our team of surrogacy specialists, you will have continuous support throughout the process. Get started with your surrogacy experience and contact us today.