Becoming a surrogate is an incredible journey, one that is both deeply rewarding and life-changing. At Adonis Fertility International, we understand that this decision is about much more than just medical steps—it’s about helping to create a family. We’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you’re informed, comfortable, and confident throughout the process.
If you’re considering this path, having questions about the medical procedures is natural. Here’s an overview of what you can expect, and remember—we’re with you through it all.
1. Initial Medical Screening
Purpose: To ensure you’re healthy and ready for the journey ahead.
What to Expect:
This step ensures you’re in the best shape to embark on this journey. You’ll need medical clearance from your doctor to ensure there are no significant risk factors to your surrogacy journey. It’s vital to confirm that your body is healthy medically, can accept hormonal stimulation, and can maintain pregnancy. We also take time for a psychological evaluation to ensure readiness and that you feel supported emotionally from the beginning. This screening helps us confirm that you’re physically and mentally prepared for what’s ahead. It’s important to us that you know we’re committed to your health and happiness.
2. Fertility Treatments
Purpose: To prepare your body for the embryo transfer.
What to Expect:
You’ll begin fertility treatments to get your body ready for pregnancy. This means getting hormonal treatments. You’ll be closely monitored with ultrasounds and blood tests, adjusting as needed to ensure the best conditions for a successful embryo transfer. We know this part can seem overwhelming, but our team is here to guide you, answer your questions, and ensure you’re comfortable with every step.
3. Embryo Transfer
Purpose: To place the fertilized embryo into your uterus.
What to Expect:
This is an exciting milestone in your surrogacy journey. The embryo transfer is performed by your fertility doctor. You’ll experience minimal discomfort, similar to what you might feel during a routine pap smear. The medical team will use a speculum and a thin catheter to place the embryo into your uterus gently.
While the procedure is quick, the significance of the miracle happening at that moment will give you genuine, heartfelt happiness and meaning. Our surrogates have repeatedly shared how incredible this moment felt. In many ways, this is the time when you may feel like “OK. Now, here we go. I’m making a miracle happen!”
4. Pregnancy Confirmation
Purpose: This is a pivotal moment in your journey when you and everyone around you hold your breath and wish for a big YES.
What to Expect:
You will continue taking hormonal medication prescribed by your doctor. You’ll have a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test two weeks after the embryo transfer. This test measures the level of hCG (a hormone produced during pregnancy) in the blood or urine. It will be the first phase of confirmation of the pregnancy. Then, two weeks after that, your pregnancy will be confirmed through an ultrasound, where you’ll get to see the wonder of a heartbeat pulsating on the ultrasound monitor.
5. Pregnancy Monitoring
Purpose: To ensure a healthy pregnancy and support you throughout.
What to Expect:
Once the embryo is transferred, you’ll be closely monitored throughout your pregnancy to ensure everything progresses smoothly. This involves regular prenatal visits, ultrasounds, and blood tests. We’re committed to your health and the baby’s development and will guide you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout your pregnancy. This is a time of growth and change, and we’ll be right by your side, offering support and reassurance.
6. Delivery
Purpose: To safely bring the baby into the world.
What to Expect:
As you approach the delivery, the medical team will create a birth plan that suits your needs and those of the intended parents. Whether it’s a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, rest assured that you will receive complete medical support throughout the process. We know this is the moment you’ve been working toward, and we’re here to ensure it’s as smooth and safe as possible—for both you and the baby.
7. Postpartum Care
Purpose: To support your recovery and emotional well-being after birth.
What to Expect:
After the baby is born, our care for you doesn’t stop. You’ll have follow-up medical appointments to ensure your physical recovery. We’re also with you to support your mental health and peace of mind. Adjusting to life after surrogacy is a unique experience, and we want to help you through this transition. Our goal is to make sure you feel supported, understood, and cared for every step of the way.
Conclusion
Becoming a surrogate involves necessary medical steps, each designed to ensure your health and the success of the surrogacy. But more than that, it’s a journey filled with compassion, connection, and the incredible opportunity to help create a family. At Adonis Fertility International, we’re honored to walk this path with you, providing the care and support you need to make this a positive and fulfilling experience.
If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a profound difference in someone’s life, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Let’s take this journey together.
Learn more about becoming a surrogate with Adonis Fertility International.