Future parents

Experience the Miracle of Parenthood Through Surrogacy

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FUTURE PARENTS

What you need to know before you contact us

Our vision hasn’t changed since 2014 when we started helping families. It has always been very clear that a surrogacy journey is a human adventure, creating connections and relationships, with lots of emotions involved and above all beautiful stories. This is how we see surrogacy and we believe that this is how surrogacy should be.

We are part of your journey to parenthood and we have the same end goal: having a healthy baby while keeping the surrogate healthy and happy.

As your agency we will be at the center of all the different aspects of your journey (surrogate choice, coordination, legal, insurance, financial…) and we will guide you from the beginning to the end. We understand that becoming parents can be stressful and we want to ensure you feel as supported as possible during this journey of a lifetime.

FUTURE PARENTS

Here are a few important things you should know about us:

Journeys intake

Due to the risks that transferring multiple embryos pose (i.e. fetal reduction, emergency C-sections, emergency hysterectomies, gestational diabetes, or preeclampsia) GRACE only coordinates surrogacy journeys in which the future parents are willing to transfer one (1) PGS tested embryo at a time. We strongly believe that PGS testing (preimplantation genetic screening) is necessary as it is the first line of defense in preventing miscarriages, genetic abnormalities that will lead to a medically necessary fetal reduction, or other unnecessary & avoidable complications in your journey.

Free consultation

We will be happy to schedule our first call via video chat. It is important for us to see you during our first conversation about your journey. It will allow us to really connect and get to know you better.

Background checks

For international future parents, we will ask you to provide us with your background check report from the Country of your residence. For future parents in the United States, we will run your background check. The report cannot be dated more than 3 months prior you start your journey.

Psychological evaluation

This evaluation can be done in the United States or Country of residence. If done in your country of residence we will refer you to a third-party professional. It will be part of the intake process once you decide to start your journey with GRACE.

Timeline of payments

A timeline of payment will be provided as you start your journey with GRACE. The total cost of your journey will be divided in 3 payments. The first payment will occur as you start your journey, the second payment when you sign the surrogacy agreement and the third payment when your surrogate is 12 weeks pregnant.

When will we be matched with our surrogate?

Based on our experience and making sure that you stay within your budget, the match with a surrogate will only happen once your embryos have been created, frozen and we are aware of the number of viable embryos for transfer. Please note that we will only show you profiles of surrogates who have been pre-qualified based on their medical records. Our intensive intake process allows us to only select the best candidates for a higher chance of success.

High standards on qualifying surrogates

At GRACE we have developed a high standard protocol on qualifying our surrogates in order to accept them in our program. This protocol allows us to prevent possible problems in the future for all parties involved.

THE SURROGACY PROCESS

Navigating the Path to Parenthood with
Expert Support

Free Consultation

Budgeting your Journey

Timeline and Guidance

The IVF Clinic

The Egg Donor

The Embryo Creation Process

The Surrogate

The Embryo Transfer Process

The Confirmation of Pregnancy

The Establishment of Parentage

The Birth

Post Birth

How long does the surrogacy journey take?

From the day you decide to start your journey to the day your baby will be born, the journey will take about 20 to 24 months.

When should I choose my agency?

We recommend that you chose your agency at the same time you choose your IVF clinic that way we can help you and guide you with the first step of the journey, which is to create your embryos. This also allows us to coordinate your cycle from the beginning and make sure you are matched with a surrogate in a timely manner.

What should I be looking for when choosing my agency?

In this complex environment the choice of your agency is essential. Indeed the support we will provide throughout the months will contribute to your peace of mind and your confidence in the future. You want to be able to communicate easily with your agency, knowing that whatever happens during your journey your surrogate and your baby will have the support they need, especially in case of complications.

Will I have one main point of contact at the agency?

Yes, your coordinator will help you through the entire journey and through all aspects of the journey. This makes the communication much easier for the Future parents.

When will I be matched?

The matching process will start once your embryos have been created.

Can the surrogate change her mind?

She can’t change her mind as the baby is not genetically hers and we will have all of the legal documents proving that you are the parent(s).

Can I be in the delivery room?

This is a conversation we will have with the Surrogate and her family. We want to make sure that everyone is comfortable and also respect everyone’s privacy. It also depends on the hospital and /or delivery doctor. Most of our surrogates allow the parents in the delivery room. Please note that in case of cesarean, only one person will be allowed to go in with the Surrogate and it is usually a family member of hers as she is going through surgery. You will be able to be with your baby as soon as he/she is transferred to the nursery.

Can I communicate directly with the Surrogate?

Of course, we strongly encourage it. Once the surrogacy agreement is signed, we will share everyone’s contact information so that you can communicate directly. We will also create a WhatsApp group with you, your coordinator and your surrogate so that all information pertaining to pregnancy is shared in a timely manner and everyone is on the same page.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the more common questions that future parents have before start the process:

GRACE Recognized Trust and Heartwarming Stories

Listen to Their Stories...

Surrogacy is a very emotional journey and we believe it is very important to share your journey with your family, your friends or with people who have taken the same path to become parents. Some parents we have helped have agreed to share their experience and tell us about their journey to parenthood.

"...Through this testimonial, we primarily want to express our gratitude to Grace for her support throughout this beautiful human journey that led to the birth of our adorable Louise. The team at Grace has provided us with close support, comfort during moments of doubt, and, of course, joy. They have become a true family that accompanies us during this fabulous and sometimes complex adventure. A thousand thanks..."

Romain & Sebastien

Parents

"Our desire for a child led us to contact Grace on the recommendation of friends who themselves had known Olga in their journey of surrogacy. She immediately got back to us and answered all our questions. We felt confident right away and began all the procedures. She proposed a surrogate who agreed to accompany us on this beautiful journey. We were supported in every area (doctors, lawyers, administrative procedures...). Nothing was left unanswered. It was a long and complicated process for us, and we had to painfully part ways with our surrogate... difficult to experience when you are so connected. Again, all the staff at Grace were very approachable and quickly proposed another lovely surrogate who agreed to help us. And after a first attempt that did not work, we were delighted to be expecting a little boy. Martin was born without complications and again, Grace was there for everything. Martin is now in great shape! Grace accompanied us, supported us, reassured us, and made sure that this dream became a reality."

Karen & Julien

Parents

“From our initial thoughts on expanding our family, we met several agencies, including GRACE, with whom we immediately had a good feeling, especially with Gaëlle who reassured us about this seemingly complex project, and who managed to find the right Surrogate profile for us: we immediately clicked with Maria, who later gave birth to our son. The agency supported us at every step of this beautiful project, being there whenever we needed. In particular, we needed the agency's help when our son was born prematurely, and GRACE was there for us, providing essential assistance (thank you again!). We know we can count on GRACE and recommend this agency without hesitation."

Guillaume and Vincent

Parents

"...Their professionalism, dedication, responsiveness, knowledge of surrogacy, kindness, attentiveness, and empathy were incredibly valuable to us. They supported us every day throughout this long, thrilling, exhilarating, but also stressful journey that surrogacy can be, all the way until the birth of our children and even afterward. We will never be grateful enough to GRACE and their entire team for enabling us to become parents. They will forever hold a special place in our hearts and within our family."

Pierre & Hervé

Parents

"In our family project, we were accompanied by Olga and Gaëlle from Grace LLC agency. It was important for us to share our project with trustworthy people, who were attentive to our needs and capable of reassuring us at any moment about all the events encountered on this journey. Olga and Gaëlle have been incredible during these four years, both on a human and professional level. The enormous amount of administrative work required for this journey was perfectly managed and structured by Olga and Gaëlle. This allowed us to fully enjoy this adventure with the surrogate mothers who gave us the immense joy of becoming fathers to two little girls. For the birth of our daughters, Olga and Gaëlle were flawlessly present, available, reassuring, taking care of registrations, legal recordings, appointment scheduling… They simply ensured that the arrival of our two little girls took place in the best conditions and that we would keep an indelible and very moving memory of this family project ."

Arnould & Benoit

Parents

"We are extremely grateful to have met Olga, Gaelle, and the entire team at GRACE LLC. They have always listened to us throughout the entire surrogacy process. Surrogacy is not a straight path. It is a journey filled with obstacles. That is why the assistance of the ladies at GRACE is so valuable. They move mountains of paperwork for you. They accompany the surrogate mothers at every step... All of this and a thousand other things allow you to focus on the pregnancy. Thank you again for all your help. You will forever be a part of our family's story. "

Julien & Jerome

Parents