Full-service agency v. consultant

Are you looking for a full-service agency or a consultant?

      Surrogacy arrangements are complex and have lots of moving parts. A completely independent journey requires both intended parents and surrogates to do a considerable amount of research and legwork, without any assurance that nothing will be missed.  Additionally, if an unforeseen issue pops up, you are without the benefit of an agency to assist you.  Working with an agency, either full-service or as a consultant, allows you and your gestational carrier to get the support and guidance you need so everyone is comfortable. 

      A full-service agency handles recruitment and screening of surrogate candidates, coordinates matching and final eligibility review with your clinic and manages the logistics of placing insurance and setting up escrow.  Many intended parents plan on using a full-service agency.

      Navigating the recruitment, screening and coordination of a surrogacy journey on your own can be overwhelming.  Conversations about medical history and negotiations of compensation can be uncomfortable. Through our consulting services, Surrogacy Journey Consulting can facilitate those conversations.  Once you are matched, we focus on the big picture so you and your gestational carrier can rest easy knowing that an experienced professional is overseeing and guiding your journey, everyone’s needs are addressed, and nothing is overlooked.   Our consulting services allow you to customize support and guidance where you need it.

 How do I choose between a consultant and a full-service agency?

     There are two, main reasons why an intended parent may choose a consultant over a full-service agency.  First, consulting services offer many benefits of a full-service agency but at a much lower cost.  Surrogacy Journey Consulting can assist you with preparing your intended parent profile, completing initial eligibility assessments, assist candidates in collecting medical records, assist in an initial review of medical records, coordinate with your clinic and attorneys to get your gestational carrier through final eligibility review and contract preparation, coordinate outside monitoring during FET, and support and assist as needed throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.  Our services are at a much lower cost because you are recruiting your gestational carrier and participating in the screening process, with our guidance.  Second, Surrogacy Journey Consulting offers various packages, so you only pay for the services you need.  This allows you to ensure you have the support and guidance when you need it but avoid paying for services you don’t need or won’t use.

 Can I still get a full-service experience from Surrogacy Journey Consulting?

Yes!  Surrogacy Journey Consulting is all about providing you with a customized experience.  If you are looking for a full-service agency, we are happy to help!