Surrogacy provides a viable solution for couples who wish to have a child of their own. It is better to work with a surrogacy agency than making such arrangements yourself.

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How Do Surrogacy Agencies Work

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Surrogacy is when another woman will carry and give birth to a child for a couple
who is unable to have one of their own. When you find yourself thinking about
surrogacy, it is vital that you are aware that it can be an emotional experience. It is
helpful if you have explored other options such as adoption before deciding that
surrogacy is the option for you.
How surrogacy programs work
Most people turn to an agency to
coordinate a surrogacy. These
agencies generally work as go-
betweens, allowing intended parents
to find an appropriate surrogate, make
needed arrangements, and obtain fees,
particularly reimbursement for
medical expenses, in behalf of the
surrogate. These agencies also conduct screening on possible surrogates. Screening
entails both medical and mental health screening.
Why use a surrogacy agency
Support
Surrogacy is linked with many medical, financial, emotional and legal issues. By
using a surrogacy agency, it is guaranteed that you'll have a team of professionals
that will be behind you every step of the way. Using an agency, referrals to
counselors can be scheduled and done as necessary. The surrogacy process does
not end as soon as the baby is delivered. Most agencies provide support in the
adjustment period, when you welcome your newborn into your home.

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Screening
Surrogacy agencies conduct screening to determine the personal and medical
backgrounds of both intended parents and surrogate. Medical screening entails
testing for sexually transmitted
diseases that can be passed on from
surrogate to baby and other disorders
that that can lower the likelihood of
a healthy pregnancy. Mental health
screening is also carried out to
ascertain both parties’ readiness for
this significant life event and whether their expectations from the agreement are
reasonable. Some also do criminal history and financial background inspections.
Convenience
Many intended parents opt to make their own surrogacy arrangement by looking
for a potential surrogate and personally making all the needed travel and medical
arrangements. In most cases, this method is quite overwhelming, especially
because the process already is an emotionally demanding one. While agencies do
not coordinate everything, the agency will make many of the necessary
arrangements and referrals.
Legal knowledge
They are aware of surrogacy laws and medical standards, a great deal of which
change from time to time and vary from state to state. Legal services from a
resident or referred lawyer is also easily obtainable when you use an agency.