What is Coastal Surrogacy’s Screening Process for Surrogates?
Surrogates candidates initially apply with our company either on-line or contact us by phone to receive a surrogate application and program information. A series of basic questions are asked to ensure the surrogate candidate meets the general criteria (see above sample). Once this has been met they proceed to an extensive application and list of program requirements that they must complete and/or obtain in order to be considered for our program. An in-person interview is conducted with both the surrogate and her spouse/partner. We obtain the surrogate’s previous birth records from her OBGYN and a current physical exam and/or pap smear are also required and/or will be performed either by the surrogate’s own OBGYN or one of our choosing. A background investigation and psychological screening is completed (included in our agency fees) prior to the candidate’s profile being made available to any recipient parent. This ensures the candidate you are considering is emotionally and psychologic
