For intended parents
Surrogacy for intended parents, with a nurse beside you from match to birth.
A gestational surrogacy journey with Private Label Surrogacy takes about 18 to 24 months from consultation to birth. It typically costs $[TOTAL_LOW] to $[TOTAL_HIGH] all in before clinic fees. You meet Nancy Block, RN for a one-hour consultation, sign an agreement with a fixed program fee of $[FEE], and are introduced to a surrogate whose medical records Dr. Silverberg has already reviewed. Your funds sit with an independent escrow agent. From there: legal contracts, medical screening, embryo transfer, pregnancy, a pre-birth parentage order, and birth.
Written by Nancy Block, RN
Founder and Director. Fertility nurse, 17 years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Former President, SEEDS.
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Who do we work with?
Married and unmarried couples, gay couples, single parents, and parents outside the United States. We have coordinated journeys for families in [N] countries [CONFIRM]. See LGBTQ+ and single parents and international parents.
What are the six stages of your journey?
| Stage | What happens | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Consultation and agreement | One hour with Nancy and Dr. Silverberg; questions answered; agreement signed; escrow opened | 1 to 3 weeks |
| 2. Matching | Nancy presents one fully screened, physician-reviewed candidate at a time; video match meeting; mutual acceptance | Median [X] months [publish] |
| 3. Legal and medical foundations | Independent attorneys for both sides; clinic medical screening of the surrogate; contracts signed; escrow funded | 1 to 2 months |
| 4. Medical cycle | Medications, mock cycle if required, embryo transfer; pregnancy test 9 to 11 days later | 2 to 3 months |
| 5. Pregnancy | Case manager check-ins; dietitian consults; release to OB at 10 to 12 weeks; pre-birth order filed | 9 months |
| 6. Birth and home | Birth plan; hospital coordination; parentage order in hand; newborn insurance; discharge; postpartum support for your surrogate | 1 to 4 weeks |
The whole journey typically takes 18 to 24 months. The process, stage by stage.
What does it cost?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| PLS program fee | $[FEE], paid $[P1] at signing, $[P2] at surrogate acceptance, $[P3] at medical clearance |
| Surrogate base compensation | From $60,000 (first-time), $65,000 to $70,000 (experienced) |
| Surrogate benefits and allowances | About $8,000 to $18,000 depending on journey |
| Third-party professionals (legal, escrow, psychological evaluation, background, insurance review) | $15,300 to $29,000 |
| Surrogate health insurance if her policy excludes surrogacy | $5,000 to $40,000 |
| Fertility clinic (IVF, transfer, monitoring) | Paid to clinic; not included |
Fee figures follow the current schedule. [CONFIRM current schedule]
See the full itemized cost
Where does your money live?
Not with us. Every dollar you fund sits with a licensed independent escrow agent. You may choose the agent, you receive statements directly from them, and PLS has no signing authority on your account.
How independent escrow worksWhich program fits your family?
- Full program
- Matching plus journey management.
- Assured tier
- Priority matching, unlimited rematches, no second agency fee if the first surrogate cannot proceed. [CONFIRM]
- Cycle Management
- You bring your own surrogate; we screen, summarize records and coordinate. $[CM_FEE].
- Sibling journey
- Same surrogate, half the program fee.
- Egg donation
- Coordinated with your surrogacy journey when you need a donor.
What do PLS parents say?
"You have found us a good match! We feel very connected to her. She has a great personality and we really appreciate her commitment to the process."H & Z, PLS intended parents
"As always, we can't thank you enough for the wonderful, dedicated job (and mission) you're doing with us and for us."A & E, PLS intended parents
"AMAZING! Our video meeting took about an hour, we were in three different time zones, but with technology we gave each other virtual hugs and blew kisses. We even introduced our dogs!"PLS dads meeting their surrogate "K"
What do parents ask first?
All 40 hard questionsFrequently asked questions
How do I know my money is safe?
You know your money is safe when it is not in the agency's possession. Ask who holds it, whether that company is licensed and independent, whether you receive statements directly, and whether the agency has signing authority. At PLS the answers are: a licensed independent escrow agent you can choose; yes, licensed; yes, directly; no. If an agency holds funds in its own accounts, or will not name the escrow company, walk away.
How long will I really wait for a surrogate?
With PLS, the time from signed agreement to an accepted match has averaged about nine months [CONFIRM], and our target for 2027 is six months or fewer. Agencies measure this differently; some start the clock at "profile complete" or stop it at "introduction". We define it as signed agreement to mutual acceptance and publish the median each year.
Can I choose my surrogate?
Yes, and she chooses you. Nancy presents one candidate at a time whose screening is complete and whose records Dr. Silverberg has reviewed. You read her profile, meet by video, and both sides decide. You can decline without penalty. We present one at a time because parallel "shopping" wastes candidates and because the first screened match is usually the right one.
What if the transfer fails?
About [X]% of transfers do not result in a clinical pregnancy [cite SART by age group]. Your contract specifies compensation for the surrogate per transfer (typically $1,000 at PLS), and most agreements allow up to three transfers with the same surrogate. Escrow funds not used stay yours. If your surrogate becomes medically ineligible, PLS rematches you for the current fee less $5,000 [CONFIRM].