surrogate pregnancy experience
The Surrogate Pregnancy Experience: What Daily Life Really Looks Like
The surrogate pregnancy experience is a lot like a regular pregnancy — with one key difference. You have a full team behind you every step of the way.
Quick Answer
- Most of your prenatal care happens at a local OB office near your home
- Rocky Mountain Surrogacy provides 24/7 support throughout pregnancy
- You stay in touch with your intended parents as much or as little as you choose
- Delivery planning starts months ahead so everyone is prepared
What the Surrogate Pregnancy Experience Feels Like
Your surrogate pregnancy experience starts with embryo transfer at the fertility clinic. After that, daily life is a lot like any other pregnancy.
You go to regular prenatal visits. You feel the baby move. You deal with morning sickness or cravings — just like before.
The big difference is the support system around you. Rocky Mountain Surrogacy is there 24/7. You always have someone to call. Your coordinator checks in regularly.
Most of your care happens close to home. You see a local OB for regular checkups. Your medical team follows current ASRM guidelines for gestational carrier care.
You are not alone at any point. The agency has supported surrogates through this process since 2007.
Most of your doctor visits happen near your home. You see a local OB for regular checkups just like any pregnancy.
Medical Appointments and Prenatal Care
Prenatal visits are the backbone of the surrogate pregnancy experience. You go to the same kind of appointments any pregnant woman would.
In the first trimester, the fertility clinic monitors early progress. They check hormone levels and do ultrasounds. Once the pregnancy is well established, your care moves to a local OB.
From there, you visit the OB on a regular schedule. Monthly at first. Then every two weeks. Then weekly toward the end — a cadence consistent with ASRM gestational carrier guidelines.
The intended parents cover all medical costs. You don't pay for appointments, tests, or procedures. Everything is spelled out in your contract.
If anything comes up between visits, the agency is just a call away. The team offers 24/7 support for a reason.
- Fertility clinic monitors the first trimester
- Care transfers to a local OB once pregnancy is stable
- Monthly visits, then biweekly, then weekly near delivery
- All medical costs are covered by the intended parents
- 24/7 agency support between appointments
Staying Connected With Your Intended Parents
The bond with your intended parents is a big part of the surrogate pregnancy experience. You get to pick how close it is.
Some surrogates text photos after each visit. Others like less contact. Both are fine. The team helps set clear rules early on.
Many surrogates and parents stay friends for life. Others keep things warm but simple. There is no wrong way to do it.
Rocky Mountain Surrogacy works with all kinds of families, including international parents from Spain, Australia, and Canada. The bond you build is up to you.
Tess Hine, our founder, was a surrogate twice. She knows this bond from her own life.
Rocky Mountain Surrogacy works with international families and parents of all backgrounds from around the world.
Start Your Own Surrogate Pregnancy Experience
If you are ready to carry for a family, the first step is your application. Fill it out online. Our team reads every one by hand.
You need to be 21 to 38 years old. You need a healthy BMI and at least one prior pregnancy while still parenting or closely involved with that child. You must be a non-smoker and a U.S. citizen or resident.
First-time surrogates earn a base of $60,000. Repeat surrogates earn $70,000. You also get a monthly allowance and extra benefits through the entire pregnancy.
Right now, there are not enough surrogates. Intended parents are on a waitlist. Your choice to apply could be the reason a family finally comes together.
Check the full compensation breakdown to see your total package.
- Age 21–38 with a healthy BMI
- At least one prior successful pregnancy
- Non-smoker and U.S. citizen or resident
- Lives in ID, UT, NV, TX, WA, OR, or AZ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a surrogate pregnancy different from a regular pregnancy?
Day to day it feels very similar — the same prenatal visits, symptoms, and milestones. The main difference is the support team around you and Rocky Mountain Surrogacy coordinating alongside your OB throughout.
Where do surrogates go for prenatal care?
Most prenatal visits happen at a local OB office near your home. The fertility clinic handles early monitoring, then transfers care to your local OB at around 8–10 weeks, consistent with ASRM gestational carrier guidelines.
Do surrogates choose their delivery hospital?
Yes — you choose the hospital and decide who is in the delivery room. Rocky Mountain Surrogacy helps coordinate the birth plan so every preference is documented and respected.
How much contact do I have with the intended parents?
That is up to you. Some surrogates share frequent updates; others prefer less contact. Rocky Mountain Surrogacy helps both sides set clear expectations early in the matching process.
What support does Rocky Mountain Surrogacy provide during pregnancy?
You get 24/7 agency access, a dedicated coordinator, and a team that has guided surrogates through every stage since 2007.