Matching! It’s more complex than most realize. The process is intense behind the scenes, as we make sure to match you with an intended family that has goals and needs that align with yours. Our expert matching panel hand-matches intended families with potential surrogates to ensure all requirements for both involved parties blend seamlessly.
Factors we consider in the matching process include some of the following topics: family dynamic such as single vs coupled, heterosexual vs. queer/same sex couples needs to align for both the surrogate and Intended Parents’ preferences. Which state the surrogate lives in (and will deliver in) plays a crucial part of the matching process because laws vary state to state and can include variances in tolerance when it comes to donor conceived embryos, same sex families, and pre-parentage vs. post-parentage birth orders. Some states require intended parents of donor conceived embryos to “adopt” the baby following the birth and that makes it tricky for some cases. We try to match IPs with surrogates who will be delivering in a state that is most advantageous for a seamless legal process for all involved. Another factor to consider is how many embryos you and the intended parents are willing to have transferred. In most scenarios, only one embryo will be transferred, but there are situations where a doctor will advise transferring two.
Having considered all these factors, the most crucial part of the matching process truly comes down to chemistry between the surrogate mother and intended family. We want you to like each other and want to work together. This process can be long, and it truly takes a team to make it work. You will be carrying their most precious cargo, and that takes a lot of trust. The connection that is made during the match process is vital. Luckily, our expert team has decades of experience and rarely fails to make perfect matches the first time around. They seamlessly take all factors into consideration and have collectively assisted in thousands of successful journeys!
We can’t wait to see your journey through to the finish line, but it all starts here, with a promising match! If you are eager to apply, start your initial application here! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 949-501-3624 or contact@ivysurrogacy.com and follow us on social media @ivy_surrogacy for more informational posts!
