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If you’re considering entering the wonderful world of surrogacy, you’re going to need all the support you can get. Surrogacy agencies are the bridge that links you to the right information, surrogacy specialists, and potential intended parents or surrogate.

Working with a surrogate agency can help you navigate the process, equip you with all the necessary legal information, as well as offer the support needed to go through with such a life-changing decision.

3 Reasons Why You Need a Surrogacy Agency

Surrogacy agencies are here to help you. Their main mission is to ensure that your surrogacy is as stress-free as possible so that you, the baby, and intended parents have a smooth transition. Here are three other reasons you should consider working with an accredited surrogacy service.

1. Agencies provide legal assistance.

Do you know in which states it is legal to be a surrogate or to engage in a surrogacy arrangement? Do you understand the legal framework surrounding the rights of the child and intended parents? Surrogate agencies step in and ensure that you have all the legal information you need on hand to make an informed decision before you start the journey.

They can even point you in the right direction to talk to legal counselors who are specialized in this area. You will need to understand the legal background of surrogacy arrangements before you enter into your contract.

2. Agencies are experts at matching surrogates and intended parents.

If you intend to be a surrogate, your surrogacy agency in California will help to match you with intended parents. As intended parents, the surrogacy agency will likewise facilitate and act as a mediator to match you with the right surrogate.

Matching is a very important part of the process and one in which the surrogate agency is well-versed. Surrogacy agencies are responsible for screening potential surrogates to ensure that they are healthy emotionally and psychologically

3. Agencies provide ongoing support and counseling.

Surrogacy is a process that requires ongoing support for all who are involved in the process. The surrogate will face unique challenges as she gets her body ready to carry the baby. The intended parents are also under immeasurable stress as they wait patiently and excitedly for their bundle of joy to arrive.

Surrogates may be subjected to mood swings because of hormonal changes, and fears because of the sense of responsibility they feel and the complications that may occur. In all this, the surrogacy agency is always there as a pillar of support.

Choosing the Right Surrogacy Agency

It is imperative to find a surrogacy agency in California that understands you. Joy of Life® Surrogacy is one of the leading surrogacy agencies in California that has journeyed with scores of surrogates and intended parents. As a team made up of former surrogates and intended parents, we are uniquely suited to helping you with your surrogacy arrangement.

To learn more about working with us, contact us today or apply to become a surrogate with us.

Joy Millan & Tia Calderon

Author Joy Millan & Tia Calderon

Starting a surrogacy journey can bring a lot of questions. We’re Joy Millan, founder and CEO of Joy of Life, and Tia Calderon, the agency’s Sales and Marketing Manager. We want to help you understand what to expect and feel supported, whether you’re an intended parent or a surrogate. Joy spent years as a fertility clinician, working thousands of hours with intended parents and surrogates. As a mom of two, she founded Joy of Life to make the experience more compassionate and supportive for everyone involved. She stepped back from daily operations in 2021 to focus on her health and recovery, but continues to guide the company and stay connected with its network of doctors, clinicians, and caregivers. Tia has been a surrogate herself, carrying twins in one journey and a singleton in another. As Joy of Life’s Sales and Marketing Manager, she helps intended parents and surrogates connect with the resources and care network that can support them. Her personal experience gives her another perspective on the questions and decisions that can come up during the process. Together, we share practical guidance and insights from our different perspectives to help you feel informed and supported as you explore surrogacy.

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