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Guidance Surrogacy

Guidance Surrogacy logo★★★★★5.0· 2 reviewsWaterloo, Iowa
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Guidance is a surrogacy agency that understands the journey is not easy to walk alone. It provides clients with a trusted contact and a personalized team of professionals they can rely on, in an environment where they feel valued, trusted, understood, and taken care of.

Services

The agency manages invoices, payments, and other financial transactions related to the surrogacy journey.not offered
A dedicated team member coordinates the journey, keeps track of important steps, and helps the surrogate and intended parents throughout the process.not offered
The agency provides or coordinates emotional support, counseling, and guidance for surrogates and/or intended parents.not offered
The agency helps coordinate the legal process for establishing the intended parents as the child’s legal parents.not offered
The agency offers or helps clients access financing to help cover fertility and surrogacy-related expenses.not offered
The agency has an attorney on its own team who can provide legal guidance related to the surrogacy journey.not offered

Escrow management

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Surrogate screening

Checks available criminal records to identify relevant convictions or other criminal history.not offered
Reviews the surrogate’s financial situation, such as income, debts, and financial stability.not offered
A qualified professional visits the surrogate’s home to assess the home environment and overall suitability for the journey.not offered
Reviews the surrogate’s medical history and records to identify health factors that may affect eligibility for surrogacy.not offered
A medical evaluation to assess whether the surrogate is physically able to safely carry a pregnancy.not offered
A psychological evaluation to assess emotional readiness and identify factors that could affect the surrogacy journey.not offered
A social worker evaluates the surrogate’s personal, family, and social circumstances to assess readiness for surrogacy.not offered
Reviews the surrogate’s health insurance to determine whether it provides coverage for pregnancy, delivery, and surrogacy-related care.not offered

Fees

The lowest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
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The fee charged to intended parents for its services and support throughout the surrogacy journey.
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An additional fee charged to intended parents who live outside the United States.
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Surrogate compensation

The starting base compensation for a surrogate on her first journey.
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Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
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The starting base compensation for a surrogate who has completed a previous journey.
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Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
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Timelines

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The typical time from matching with a surrogate to the birth of the child.
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Memberships

SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy) promotes ethical standards and best practices in egg donation and surrogacy. Agency membership indicates that the agency has joined SEEDS and agrees to follow its membership standards and ethical guidelines.ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing reproductive medicine. ASRM membership is held by individuals, so this indicates that a member of the agency’s team is an ASRM member—not that the agency itself is an ASRM member.BBB (Better Business Bureau) promotes trust between businesses and consumers. BBB Accreditation indicates that a business has been accredited by BBB and agrees to meet its Standards for Trust.Family Equality advocates for LGBTQ+ families and works to advance equality through advocacy, education, and support. An agency’s partnership or support of Family Equality indicates a commitment to advancing equality for LGBTQ+ families.RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association supports people experiencing infertility and building families through education, advocacy, support, and community. An agency or team member’s membership or involvement indicates a connection to RESOLVE and its family-building mission.

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  • JoElla LilienthalJoElla LilienthalMay 2026Surrogate

    I worked with Guidance Surrogacy as a GC in 2025 and am in the process of starting my second journey. To put it simply, Brook is fantastic. She has always gone above and beyond for me, from the beginning to the end of the journey. If something needs done, she gets it done! I cannot recommend this agency enough.

  • Michelle BrechtSep 2024Intended Parent

    I worked with Guidance Surrogacy as an IP. Brook and the other employees at Guidance did a phenomenal job walking my husband and me through all the steps of the surrogacy process and connected us with a wonderful surrogate. I would recommend them to anyone!