Explore Our New Compensation Package
We’re dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to surrogates and intended parents. This commitment is reflected in every aspect of our program, from personalized matching to highly competitive compensation packages. As of April 2025, we are thrilled to announce an updated and expanded benefits package for surrogates. We believe this new compensation structure better […]
How Surrogacy Has Evolved Over the Past Three Decades
As we celebrate our 35th anniversary at SPS, it’s amazing to reflect on how far surrogacy has come since our founding in 1990. Today, surrogacy is more hopeful, supportive, and successful for intended parents and surrogates alike. Read on to learn about the remarkable changes we’ve witnessed over the past three and a half decades! Improved […]
The Legal Process: What Surrogates and Intended Parents Can Expect
The Legal Process: What Surrogates and Intended Parents Can Expect Embarking on a surrogacy journey is an exciting process, but it comes with important legal considerations. At Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS), we know how crucial it is for both intended parents (IPs) and surrogates—also known as gestational carriers (GCs)—to understand the legal side of surrogacy. To give you some […]
Legal Issues in Surrogacy: We Answer Your Questions
Surrogacy is an incredibly unique arrangement, so it’s natural to have questions about the legal aspects of it. As with every other aspect in your surrogacy journey, SPS is with you every step of the way, and we will help guide you through this process! Read on for answers to your most common questions. Is surrogacy […]
Navigating Health Insurance for Surrogacy in California
For intended parents, getting health insurance coverage for your gestational surrogate is one of the most important parts of the journey. However, as with anything insurance related, it can be complicated. Insurance companies aren’t required to cover a surrogacy pregnancy, and surrogacy policies vary from company to company. Many intended parents and prospective surrogates have questions about […]
What the Recent Supreme Court Decision Means for My Surrogacy Journey with SPS in California
As you probably know by now, the U.S. Supreme Court recently overruled Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal across the U.S. As of June 24, 2022, abortion is no longer protected at the federal level, and individual states will now decide whether to allow abortion within their boundaries. We understand […]
How to Become a Surrogate Mother in 2022
It’s the start of a new year, and the perfect time to begin a joyful and fulfilling journey. Are you considering becoming a surrogate mother in 2022? If so, we want to make sure you have the information you need to make your experience as safe, smooth, and rewarding as possible. Read on to find […]
The COVID-19 Vaccine for Surrogates: What You Need to Know
Whether you are a surrogate mother or intended parent … or whether you are currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you probably have questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccination. Here at SPS, some of the questions we’re received are: Do surrogacy agencies require surrogates to be vaccinated? Is the vaccine safe for the […]
Establishing Parentage in Surrogacy: How It Works in California
In every surrogacy agreement, the intended parents need to complete certain legal actions to officially establish themselves as the child’s legal parents. These actions vary by state and are based on the specific circumstances of the surrogacy. As with every other aspect in your surrogacy journey, SPS is with you every step of the way, […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Surrogacy Laws by State
If you’re considering surrogacy (whether you’re a surrogate or an intended parent), it’s important to understand the surrogacy laws in your state. There are currently no federal laws in the U.S. regulating surrogacy, and surrogacy laws vary state by state. And to make things even more complicated, state surrogacy laws are constantly evolving and changing. […]
