Open Arms Surrogacy & Egg Donation
Sarasota, FloridaFeedback for Open Arms Surrogacy & Egg Donation is largely positive, with intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors frequently praising consistent, responsive communication and coordinators who feel caring and easy to reach. Many describe feeling supported and well informed at each step, and several highlight thoughtful matching, professionalism, and honesty about timelines. A smaller number report delays, poor coordination or follow-through after payment, and lost money.
About
Founded in 2003 by Souad Dreyfus after years of working with a fertility specialist, Open Arms Consultants serves intended parents, egg donors, and surrogates. It has grown into a leading US surrogacy and egg donation agency, serving families worldwide with a personal, compassionate style.
Services
Escrow management
Surrogate screening
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 highest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- 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
- The typical estimated time for intended parents to be matched with a surrogate.
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- The typical estimated time for a surrogate to be matched with intended parents.
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- The typical time from matching with a surrogate to the birth of the child.
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Memberships
Team
The team was compassionate without making unrealistic promises. That balance of honesty and warmth is exactly what we needed
We found Open Arms after a difficult experience with another agency, and we were nervous about starting over. It is not easy to trust again when you already feel disappointed and emotionally tired. From the first conversation, Open Arms handled our situation with kindness and honesty. They listened to what had happened, explained how they would approach our journey, and never made us feel rushed. Over time, we started to feel confident again. The communication was consistent, and the team stayed involved through the parts that felt stressful. Choosing Open Arms ended up being the fresh start we needed…
Words cannot fully express how grateful we are for Open Arms Surrogacy and the incredible journey they have helped us navigate as we prepare to welcome our baby boy into the world. From the very beginning, our experience with Open Arms has been nothing short of exceptional. The professionalism, compassion, communication, and genuine dedication to helping families grow have made this life-changing experience so much more meaningful. We especially want to recognize Souad Dreyfus, who is truly one of the most extraordinary people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Souad is not simply someone running a surrogacy agency; she is someone who genuinely pours her heart and soul into helping others achieve their dreams of becoming parents. Her kindness, sincerity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the families she serves are evident in everything she does. Throughout our journey, Souad has always been there for us, offering reassurance, guidance, encouragement, and support whenever we needed it. She consistently goes above and beyond, making us feel that we are not simply clients but part of a family that she truly cares about. That level of personal dedication is rare and something we will forever cherish. As two dads embarking on this incredible journey toward parenthood, having someone like Souad in our corner has meant more to us than words could ever describe. She has helped make what once felt like a distant dream become a beautiful reality. What makes Open Arms Surrogacy so special is that you can genuinely feel the love and passion behind the organization. This is not just a business to Souad. It is her calling, and her dedication to helping individuals and couples experience the joy of parenthood is truly inspiring. To Souad and the entire Open Arms team, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of one of the most important chapters of our lives. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, your constant support, and most importantly, for believing in our dream of becoming parents. We will forever be grateful that our paths crossed, and we cannot imagine having gone through this journey with anyone else. To anyone considering surrogacy, we wholeheartedly recommend Open Arms Surrogacy. You will find more than an agency. You will find people who genuinely care about your family, your journey, and your dreams. Souad, you are truly a blessing to so many families, including ours. Thank you for helping us bring our greatest blessing, our son Adonis Jeremiah, into our lives. ❤️ With endless gratitude and love, Anthony & Arturo…
We liked that Open Arms did not pressure us to make quick decisions. They gave us information, answered questions, and let us take the time we needed. That approach helped us trust them
Open Arms made us feel like becoming parents through surrogacy was truly possible. For that, we will always be grateful
As a surrogate, I wanted to feel safe and respected throughout the process. Open Arms gave me that from the beginning. They checked in often and made sure I was comfortable with each step. I always felt like my well-being mattered
Our coordinator was attentive, patient, and incredibly kind. Even small questions were answered with care
Open Arms helped us feel hopeful again after a long period of disappointment. They never dismissed how emotional the process was for us. Their kindness made a real difference during a very vulnerable time
I completed my journey with Open Arms feeling proud, supported, and grateful. It was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life
We appreciated that Open Arms was clear about what they could control and what depended on the clinic, legal team, or medical timing. That honesty helped us trust them more. They did not try to make the process sound easier than it was. Instead, they helped us feel prepared
What stood out most was how personally involved the team was. They remembered details about our journey and treated our situation with real care. That made a difficult process feel much more human
The waiting was hard, but the team’s communication helped us stay grounded. We always knew they were still working and still present
I came into the process with a lot of questions as a first-time surrogate. Open Arms walked me through each stage and made sure I understood what was happening. I felt cared for, informed, and never alone
Our journey with Open Arms was emotional in the best and hardest ways. There were moments of excitement, moments of waiting, and moments when we needed reassurance. The team never made us feel like our emotions were too much. They were honest when something could take time and supportive when we felt anxious. What we will remember most is how personal everything felt. We never felt like a file or a number — we felt like a family they truly wanted to help
As a surrogate, I appreciated how carefully Open Arms handled the matching process. They asked questions, listened to my comfort level, and made sure the intended parents felt like the right fit. That made the whole journey feel more meaningful
The communication was one of the best parts of our experience. We always felt informed, respected, and included in the process
Changing agencies was a very hard decision for us. We had already been disappointed before, so trusting another team felt scary. Open Arms listened to our concerns instead of brushing them aside. Over time, they helped us feel supported, informed, and hopeful again
We never felt like we had to chase the team for updates. Even when there were delays, they stayed in touch and helped us understand what was happening
The first call with Open Arms gave us a sense of calm we had not felt with other agencies. They were honest, warm, and easy to talk to
I had an amazing experience as a surrogate with Open Arms. From the beginning, I felt like the team cared about me as a person, not just about the process. My family also felt informed and comfortable, which was very important to me. I would absolutely consider another journey with them
We are so grateful we chose Open Arms. They made one of the most emotional decisions of our lives feel guided, supported, and much less lonely
The legal and medical parts of surrogacy can feel intimidating at first. Open Arms helped us understand what each step meant and what to expect next. That clarity gave us a lot of peace of mind
I felt very supported throughout my surrogate journey with Open Arms. They checked in often, answered quickly, and made me feel like my role was truly valued
Open Arms gave us the kind of support we did not even know we needed. They were organized and professional, but also warm and genuinely caring
We had spoken with other agencies before, but Open Arms felt different right away. They did not give us a generic sales pitch or make us feel like just another case. They listened to what we had already been through and responded with real compassion
Before finding Open Arms, we were honestly scared to start surrogacy. Everything felt big, expensive, emotional, and uncertain. What helped us most was that the team never tried to minimize those feelings or rush us through them. They explained the process clearly, answered our questions honestly, and helped us understand what was realistic. During the waiting periods, they stayed in touch and made sure we knew what was happening. We never felt abandoned after signing, which was something we were afraid of. We are truly thankful for the care and patience they gave us throughout the journey…
I always felt comfortable reaching out to my coordinator with questions about appointments, reimbursements, or next steps. She was kind, responsive, and never made me feel like I was bothering her. That kind of support matters so much during a surrogate journey
The team helped coordinate with our clinic, legal team, escrow, and surrogate in a way that kept everything organized. Having them involved made the process feel far less stressful
As a first-time surrogate, I was nervous and had a lot of questions. Open Arms made me feel supported, protected, and respected from the very start. I was also included in the matching process, which meant a lot to me. They helped me find the right intended parents based on my values, beliefs, and what felt comfortable for me. That level of care made the whole journey feel much more personal and safe.
What we appreciated most was their honesty about timelines. They never overpromised, but they also never left us feeling forgotten while we waited. The wait was painful at times, but Open Arms helped us stay patient and believe that the right surrogate was worth waiting for. In the end, ours truly felt like an angel.
- Elowen DaleyAug 2026
My Sub Zero freezer was making a loud grinding noise. The technician found a failing evaporator fan and swapped it out in under an hour. Now it is silent again!
As international intended parents, we had a lot of questions about the legal process, embryo transfer, insurance, costs, and how everything would work from another country. Open Arms explained things clearly and stayed patient with us, even when we needed extra reassurance. Their guidance made a very overwhelming process feel possible
A great experience, and what stood out to us the most is that Souad checked in personally during our journey, and that made the experience feel very different from what we expected. It showed us that Open Arms really treats this work as something personal, not just professional
Open Arms made a complicated process feel much more human. We always felt like there was someone in our corner, especially during the moments when we felt anxious or unsure
I chose Open Arms as a surrogate because they made me feel respected from the very beginning. I never felt like I was just being moved through a system. My coordinator genuinely cared about how I was feeling, and I loved that she herself is a surrogate mom
We came to Open Arms after a long and difficult fertility journey, and emotionally we were exhausted. We had already been through so many disappointments that it was hard to trust the process again. From our first conversation, the team made us feel safe, understood, and never rushed. They were honest about what could take time and never tried to make promises just to make us feel better. What stood out most was that they stayed present after we signed, not just before. Looking back, choosing Open Arms was one of the most important decisions we made on our path to becoming parents…
Waiting for the right surrogate match was emotional, but our coordinator kept us updated and reassured. That consistent communication meant more to us than they probably realize
As first-time intended parents, we had so many fears going into the surrogacy process. We worried about timelines, matching, legal steps, and whether we would feel supported after signing. Open Arms never made us feel like we were asking too much. They answered every question with patience and helped us feel less alone
If there is one person who can truly help you achieve your dream, it is Lilia at Open Arms. Once she commits to your journey, she stays by your side until the very end. She supports you with kindness, dedication, professionalism, and genuine care. We completed three surrogacy journeys with Open Arms, and throughout each one, we were able to rely on Lilia's experience, guidance, and unwavering support. Trust is everything in a journey like this, and the fact that we chose to work with her three times says everything about the confidence we have in her. Her support went far beyond what we ever expected. She worked closely with the intake team to help find a surrogate who not only met our clinic's strict medical requirements but also matched what we were looking for in terms of commitment, availability, and involvement in our journey. Throughout the process, Lilia kept us informed every step of the way. She guided us through the legal process, insurance, and every important milestone. We always knew we could reach out to her whenever we had questions or needed advice. She was always available and ready to help. She didn't just solve problems when they came up—she often helped prevent them before they happened by sharing her experience and practical advice. She also looked for ways to save us both time and money whenever possible Being intended parents from another country is not easy. The distance, language, cultural differences, and unfamiliar local practices can create a lot of questions, worries, and misunderstandings. Lilia helped bridge that gap. Because she understands both cultures so well, she made everything much easier to understand and helped us feel confident throughout the journey. With Lilia, we always felt supported, informed, and protected. Her knowledge, organization, and commitment made a real difference in our experience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Lilia. We feel incredibly fortunate to have met you. You made our journey smoother, less stressful, and more meaningful than we could have imagined. We would also like to sincerely thank the entire Open Arms team, especially Souad Dreyfus, the founder of Open Arms, for her kindness, compassion, and dedication. Thank you as well to every member of the team whose hard work and commitment make these journeys possible. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you. Daniella & Patrick…
At the beginning, surrogacy felt like a huge and emotional decision for us. Open Arms helped slow everything down and explain each step in a way that felt manageable. We are very grateful for how calm, kind, and honest they were from the very first conversation
We spoke with several agencies before choosing Open Arms, but this was the first team that made us feel truly heard. There was no pressure, no rushed promises just honest answers, patience, and a feeling that they genuinely cared about our story
Contraté los servicios de esta agencia, realicé los pagos correspondientes y no cumplieron con lo acordado. Durante meses me aseguraron que estaban trabajando en mi proyecto, pero no presentaron avances reales. Tras un año entero de promesas incumplidas y pérdida de tiempo, decidí contratar a otra agencia, la cual resolvió en pocas semanas lo que ellos no gestionaron en doce meses. Trabajar con Open Arma significó una enorme frustración y una pérdida económica importante. No recomiendo sus servicios en absoluto. En cuanto a la pérdida de tiempo, cualquiera que esté atravesando un tratamiento de fertilidad sabe lo valioso que es un año en la fertilidad femenina. (English version below) I hired the services of this agency, made the corresponding payments, and they failed to deliver on what was agreed upon. For months, they assured me they were working on my project, but they showed no real progress. After a whole year of unfulfilled promises and wasted time, I decided to hire another agency, which resolved in just a few weeks what this company failed to manage in twelve months. Working with Open Arma meant immense frustration and a significant financial loss. I do not recommend their services at all. As for the lost time, anyone going through a fertility treatment knows how valuable a year is for female fertility.…
As a first-time surrogate, I felt supported from the beginning. My coordinator was always kind, helpful, and easy to reach. It was a very meaningful experience.
We felt overwhelmed at first, but Open Arms guided us step by step. Everything felt personal and supportive. We’re really glad we chose them.
After years of trying to have a baby and looking into adoption, we were honestly exhausted and starting to lose hope. Starting surrogacy felt scary, but the team at Open Arms made us feel comfortable from the beginning. They were always there when we had questions and never made us feel like just another case. For the first time in a long time, it felt like becoming parents might actually happen for us. We’re so thankful we found them when we did
As a couple, we were pretty nervous about starting the surrogacy process and wanted to find an agency that felt trustworthy and supportive. From our very first conversation, we felt at ease. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and always willing to answer our questions. The journey definitely had its emotional moments, but the team was there to guide us every step of the way. We always felt supported, cared for, and confident that we were in good hands
The matching process was great, and I ended up with intended parents who were an amazing fit for me, and we are already talking sibling journey
My experience with Open Arms Surrogacy has been absolutely wonderful. From the very beginning, the entire team was supportive, professional, caring, and always available whenever I had questions or needed assistance. My first surrogacy journey has been an amazing and rewarding experience, and Open Arms helped make every step of the process smooth and positive. They truly care about both the surrogate and the intended parents, and they work hard to ensure everyone feels supported throughout the journey. I would highly recommend Open Arms to anyone considering surrogacy, whether you are looking to grow your family as intended parents or thinking about becoming a surrogate. They are a trustworthy, compassionate, and experienced agency that genuinely puts people first. Thank you, Open Arms, for helping make this journey such a special and memorable experience. I am grateful for all of the support and care I received along the way!…
El deseo de ser PADRE, siempre estuvo ahí .... muy presente; es así que durante el año 2017, la idea de avanzar con algún proceso de donación de óvulos y subrogación de vientre fue madurando con más fuerza y sobre todo inspirados en procesos llevados a cabo por algunas personas famosas, cuya experiencia era mostrada en los medios de comunicación. Así las cosas, principio de 2018 comencé, siempre apoyado por mi Pareja / Cónyuge Julio (En la actualidad, con casi 35 años de convivencia) a investigar de manera más exhaustiva el tema y ya para mediados de ese año 2018, habíamos tomado la decisión que el lugar más adecuado para realizar este proceso de Donación de óvulos y subrogación de vientre, era Estados Unidos y particularmente en el Estado de Florida. Es así que, en base a datos que obtuve de una Persona de Argentina que había llevado adelante el proceso en USA, y a la cual agradezco de corazón; me permitió contactarme con OPEN ARMS. A partir de allí, organicé todo para que en Agosto de 2018, pudiéramos viajar a Estados Unidos. El viaje fue muy productivo: el resultado final fue la decisión de avanzar con el proceso a través de OPEN ARMS y de la Clínica de Fertilidad Fertility Center of Miami (Dr. Akerman). Oficialmente, el proceso había comenzado; fueron muchos los tropiezos que debimos enfrentar: Candidatas a Donantes de óvulos que por diferentes cuestiones quedaban descalificadas, Pandemia a partir del año 2020 con todos sus derivados, problemas políticos / económicos de Argentina que lo complicaba todo; es así que para Agosto del año 2021, luego de la donación de óvulos y fertilización, logramos un solo embrión (Femenino) en condiciones de ser transferido. Seguimos adelante y el 04 de Abril del año 2023, se produjo la transferencia del embrión en el útero de una mujer maravillosa que es quién llevó adelante la gestación. El día 13 de este mes, recibimos la noticia más milagrosa de nuestras vidas (Gracias a Dios y a Jesús Misericordioso) el EMBARAZO ERA POSITIVO! Transitamos así la gestación, hasta que el día 14 de Diciembre de este año 2023, ocurrió el MILAGRO: nació nuestra Princesita REGINA! A partir de ese momento cada día nuestro es un NUEVO MILAGRO junto a Ella! Hoy tiene 2 años y 1 mes, y es nuestro faro! Si bien el trayecto fue muy difícil, lleno de obstáculos, pero son los tiempos de DIOS, todo debía ocurrir así, debía pasar ese tiempo, debían quedar Candidatas a donantes descalificadas hasta que llegara la Persona indicada y que llevaremos por siempre en nuestro corazón y nuestras vidas, debía pasar un tiempo razonable para encontrar una persona maravillosa que estuviera dispuesta a llevar adelante el embarazo; todo esto debía ser así, para que al final, ocurriera este milagro: nuestra Princesita REGINA con nosotros! Agradecemos profundamente la tarea y el acompañamiento, durante todo el proceso de parte de OPEN ARMS, pero especialmente a YANET, fue la persona que puso todo, lo mejor de sí, para acompañarme / acompañarnos de la mejor manera posible, hizo mucho más que cumplir con sus obligaciones laborales, valoramos la predisposición permanente, las comunicaciones, la solución a los diferentes desafíos. YANET es un gran ser humano, la apreciamos mucho, la queremos mucho! VAYA SI VALIÓ LA PENA TANTO ESFUERZO! Estamos FELICES con nuestra REGINA!…
Working with open arms as an egg donor has been an incredible experience. I’ve learned so much through this process, and it’s been eye opening. Souad and her team really are the difference between here and other clinics.. always personable and approachable. I have no interest in working with other agency’s moving forward. Thanks x1000
Extremely helpful team! Thank you so much for all the support, effort, patience and time in this journey of my life. Highly recommend it
Open Arms Surrogacy is absolutely amazing, and that’s all because of Souad Dreyfus. She is honestly one of the best people I’ve ever met! So kind, so caring, and always putting her clients first. She works so hard to make sure every single detail is taken care of and that you feel completely supported along the way. You can truly see how much she loves what she does. Souad and her team makes sure her clients not only get the best service but also feel happy and cared for throughout the whole journey. I’m so grateful for her and can’t recommend her enough!…
Souad is very rude and unprofessional and the service is overpriced.
Current surrogate here! I am SO thankful that I found this agency. The people are absolutely amazing & have worked with me through everything. I am honored to be associated with such an incredible group! Souad is incredible, kind, & loves what she does. It shows in her incredible passion to help her surrogates & families. Her team is always there to answer a question & assist in whatever you may need during the process. I am blown away by this company & can not recommend them enough. They are incredible in every sense of the word.…
Working with Souad and her team at Open Arms Surrogacy has been such a positive experience. They have been amazing to partner with and the surrogates have all been thoughtful, kind, and well-prepared. Communication has been clear and consistent every step of the way. Thank you for trusting our team to support your surrogates through the evaluation process. It truly means a lot.
They are super amazing !! And sweet ! Love working with everyone !!
I’m honored to be here with open arms on my beautiful journey. As a 1st time surrogate mom, I’m particularly impressed with open arms efforts to always putting their clients first . Ms. Christine has been ensuring all relevant parties were informed and on the same page within a great time frame. I also want to acknowledge the clear and concisely communication between the coordinating. Ms. Christine is definitely supportive and she is always on top of ensuring timely responses. I can’t think her enough for unconditional support on helping me begin my surrogate journey I’m glad I made the right decision with choosing open arms.…
Super agradecida con Souad y Yanet por acompañarnos en este proceso que alguna vez pensamos que seria imposible, gracias por traer alegria a nuestras vidas, gracias a la ayuda de Open Arms hoy mi sueño de ser mamá se ha vuelto realidad, ustedes son angeles en la tierra, desde el primer momento que llegue a Open Arms supe que estaba en buenas manos, con personas que realmente se importan por los demas. Infinitamente gracias nuevamente. I feel extremedly grateful with Souad and Yanet, thank you ladies for being angels in this journey, God bless yours hearts, I highly recommend Open Arms if you want your dreams come true, these is the people. 10/10…
Voy a estar agradecido toda la vida a Open Arms por haberme ayudado desde el primer momento a cumplir mi sueño de tener mi hijo. Son muy confiables, contenedores y atentos a cada detalle. Me sentí muy seguro y acompañado durante todo el proceso. Recomiendo a cualquier padre o madre que quiera comenzar este proceso que los contacte. Un agradecimiento especial para Yanet, por su calidez, su excelente predisposición y su acompañamiento muy humano en todo momento! Gracias gracias gracias
Souad is not only an incredible human, but she truly cares about all her clients. I'm so lucky to Know her. I've worked with her on several Occasions and each and every time I am blown away by her professionalism.
Surrogacy is a journey and the Open Arms team is who you want in your corner. Souad, Kayla and the entire staff were devoted advocates in our journey to parenthood and it made difficult days and decisions so much easier. Souad is a true professional who has built an incredible team and we are so incredibly thankful for her.
Open Arms truly cares about their clientele and delivering a great experience for both the intended parents and the incredible women that choose to become surrogates. They are creating so much joy and hope with their work and are committed to walking with every client through the entire process to make them feel comfortable, safe and warm. Highly recommend!
Muchisimas Gracias a todo el Equipo de Open Arms que tanto nos ayudó para la llegada de Brianna. Es una agencia seria y super -recomendable.
When I wake up every morning and see the sweet smile of my child beside me, my heart is melted. The hardships along the way are rewarded at this moment! Sincere thanks to Open Arms for accompanying me the whole journey, laughing and crying with me, sharing the joy and bitterness with me. Not only did it help me have a child, but it also gave me a complete family and a happy life. Yanet is also a gift from God, using her expertise and wisdom to help my dreams come true! If you have hesitated, struggled, suffered, and hoped like me before, please bravely take the first step and open your arms.…
Tuve una experiencia muy fea con este lugar. Es una decepcion total.
Agradecidos con Open Arms, con Yanet, que nos acompaño con dedicación y paciencia en nuestro proceso. Gracias por siempre recibirnos tan amorosamente en cada visita, en la que actualmente ya hacemos con nuestro hijo ya nacido !
Souad delivers top tier service to any and all clients. She truly cares about their well being, holistic health, and the entire process from start to finish. A wealth of knowledge and wisdom for all parts of the process we call life and parenting, she is one of my top go-to’s when it comes to consolidating the past so that I can focus on the present and continue creating the best future.
As my first time being a surrogate, Open Arms was very helpful with any question I had from beginning to end. They always checked in on me on a regular basis and made me feel comfortable and reassured throughout the journey. Open Arms made this journey the most beautiful and amazing experience ever, I will forever cherish this journey. I highly recommend Open Arms if you are considering being a surrogate!
I have been working with Open Arms for many years with each of my Surrogacy journeys. My latest one being my last surrogacy and I have especially had a wonderful experience so far this time around. My intake coordinator was Kimberly and let me tell you - She is absolutely wonderful! She was very easy to get ahold of when needed, always prompt, and very caring. I have felt very supported by the team and look forward to working with my Coordinator team now that I am matched and moving forward! I highly recommend Open Arms if you are looking for an agency that provides support, does the brunt of the paperwork, matching, and has the knowledge in the field to make your surrogacy journey as smooth as possible. I hope every surrogate interested will take the time to reach out to Open Arms and get more information from this wonderful team! Also shout out to Souad, the owner and CEO of Open Arms - you are the best! <3…
La peor experiencia de mi vida!
No tengo más que palabras de agradecimiento para Open Arms. Sobre todo para Yanet, que ha sido un ángel de la guarda en este proceso, siempre disponible para aclararnos todas las dudas, e incluso para resolver los inconvenientes que surgieron. Una profesional excelente, pero sobre todo un ser humano excepcional. Nuestra hija, Isha, nos ilumina cada mañana, y junto a Malik, que también vino al mundo como su hermanita, formamos una hermosa familia! Gracias a todo el equipo! Desde Argentina, todo nuestro afecto y ojala sigan acompañando a aquellos que deciden emprender este camino…
If you have any reservations about using this form please give them a call! Elizabeth will immediately fill you will a sense of competence, diligence and a strong sense of care for your business and search for parenthood. Can’t say enough positives about Elizabeth, Souad and the team! Do yourself a favor and reach out to them if you have questions or are curious about the process and I promise you that even if you decide it isn’t for you. You will be grateful you did!
What to say about this company. There are very few business owners that genuinely care about their clients needs and whether or not they are successful throughout a complex process such as this. This is one of them. From the moment you meet Souad, there is a sincere warmth and authenticity. She immediately puts you at ease, and it’s as if you have known her for twenty years. She is very thorough in her approach and made sure to give realistic expectations. Many other agencies just tell you what they think you want to hear. Objectively, I understand that the wait for a surrogate can take awhile, and it is frustrating. However, throughout the process, Souad and her team were there every step of the way, and in end, it was worth the wait. I believe she took pride in developing trust and building confidence with us. I felt that she was honest, and accurately conveyed what to expect, even if it wasn’t what we necessarily wanted to hear. There are many larger agencies out there; however, it is the service, honesty, and level of care that sets them apart, in my opinion. From the moment you walk in, the walls were filled with all of the amazing families that Open Arms has helped. While there, one such family stopped in with their newborn, and you could tell that every member of the staff was legitimately invested and happy to see the the outcome of their work. There are many different options out there, but I cannot recommend Open Arms enough.…
Open Arms fue la mejor opción! Hoy día tenemos a nuestra bebé, estamos muy contentos con el apoyo y la rapidez para resolver cada paso de la Agencia y especialmente el apoyo incondicional de Yanet.
I highly recommend Open Arms to intended parents. The idea of having a child is certainly one of the most important decisions anyone can ever make. Therefore, although one is entering into a transaction with a surrogacy agency, it is much more than that. Open Arms, and Elizabeth and Jenna in particular, provided guidance, comfort, warmth and inspiration throughout this unique journey.
Nuestra experiencia con la agencia fue muy positiva. Si bien tuvimos una demora inicial en la selección de la gestante, ya que la pandemia demoro todo el proceso, luego todo se desarrolló de acuerdo a lo estipulado. Realmente un proceso de este estilo con un embarazo múltiple , residiendo en Argentina como es nuestro caso, no es fácil de sobrellevar. En todo momento nos sentimos respaldados por la agencia, que han obrado muy profesionalmente asesorándonos con los seguros médicos, manteniendonos constantemente informados de cualquier novedad en la evolución del embarazo y por sobre todo con una calidez humana digna de destacar. Nuestro mas sincero agradecimiento a Yanet Rodriguez y equipo, con quienes interactuamos permanentemente y acompañaron en todo el proceso que finalmente y felizmente culminó con el nacimiento de nuestros hijos gemelos. No tenemos mas que palabras de agradecimiento para con la agencia y especialmente su personal.…
Estamos sumamente felices de nuestra experiencia en la agencia. Es cierto, hubo cierta demora al principio, supongo producto de la pandemia, pero el saldo es positivo, sobre todo la ayuda de Yanet Rodriguez, persona de una calidad y profesionalismo excepcional!.
Working with Jenna was one of the best experiences I’ve had, being a surrogate and having her as a contact when questions arise she will contact you with in hours or a day, love working with miss Jenna.
The folks at Open Arms are incredibly responsive, knowledgable and helpful. While we decided not to proceed with a surrogacy journey. We highly recommend working with them and they were our #1 choice out of multiple national and local agencies.
The perfect surrogacy agency. Souad and all her team (Yanet as coordinator) made every aspect of the process a smooth and pleasant experience. We had our baby in less than one year and half, exactly as they anticipated. Very professional, consistent, welcoming and supportive in every moment of the journey. Eternally thankful.
I am a gestational carrier and my surrogate journey through open arms has been amazing and I cannot wait to do another one! I have been working with them since mid 2020. I delivered a healthy baby in August of 2022! This agency had great communication and was very professional.
Open Arms helped guide us through every step. Things we didn't know we needed, questions we didn't know we had and every time we hit a bump on the road, they were there to push us through and resolve it. My coordinator, Dimelsy was always very supportive, making whatever I was going through manageable. I am forever grateful to this incredibly amazing team.
La búsqueda demoró más de lo estipulado pero también estuvo la pandemia de por medio. Finamente llegó Naomi a nuestras vidas para cambiarla para siempre, nos contactaron con la mejor surrogate. Resolvieron todas las situaciones que se nos fueron presentando. Quien quiera conocer más puede escribirme en forma privada.
I am a Surrogate with Open Arms and I just wanted to say that they have been amazing throughout this whole process. From the very beginning each person that I have been in contact with from this agency has been extremely responsive, informative, and there to answer any and all questions you may have. I specifically have dealt with Meagan, Kacey, and Dimelsy and they are all awesome! This process has gone so smoothly and they are there for you every step of the way! I couldn’t have chosen a better agency to work with!…
Nous recommandons l’agence Open Arms.Nous avons la chance d’avoir LIlia comme interlocutrice,une personne humaine,présente,patiente,réactive,répondant à nos nombreuses questions,et dont le soutien ne faillit jamais.Merci pour ton professionnalisme LIlia.
Fabuleuse aventure avec l'Agence Open Arms. Une équipe formidable et experte dans son métier. Je tiens particulièrement à féliciter Lilia ROMARI, pour son professionnalisme sans faille, et toujours à notre écoute. Elle a toujours été présente depuis le 1er jour du projet, et même après la naissance du bébé. Je recommande cette agence qui est serieuse. CONGRATULATIONS LILIA !!!
Nous avons choisi OPEN ARMS en 2019 en se basant sur les nombreux commentaires positifs sur les sites spécialisés. Notre coordinateur initial, Maxime, etait excellent et tres professionnel. En cours d'aventure, il est parti et a été remplacé par Lilia Romari, qui a toujours su etre a l'écoute et nous apporter les informations dont nous avions besoin. C'est avec elle que nous avons vécu la phase critique du match avec notre formidable surrogate (avec laquelle nous sommes toujours en contact 10 mois apres la naissance de notre petit Kylian) et la grossesse. Il etait primordial d'avoir, a ces moments sensibles, des gens tres pro et reactifs : l'agence OPEN ARMS et Lilia en particulier, ont parfaitement joué leur role. Nous n'hesiterons pas a passer par eux, a nouveau, si on partait pour une seconde aventure. Teddy et Anton…
Open Arms comme le dit son nom d’ailleurs est une entreprise accueillante, chaleureuse, intègre qui a su répondre à toutes les questions nécessaires dont j’avais besoin de comprendre et d’approfondir avec mon conjoint. Nous nous sommes senti écouté, compris et surtout rassuré au sein de cette organisation. Je remercie Madame Souad Dreyfus d’avoir fait preuve de convivialité, d’écoute, d’efficacité et surtout de professionnalisme, d’avoir été présente à chaque instant où je ressentais le besoin de discuter, d’être supporter vis à vis de mes démarches pour devenir parent avec mon conjoint et réaliser enfin mon souhait. Quelle expertise! Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir un suivi personnalisé propre à nous, d’être guider à chaque étape par toute l’équipe d’Open Arms. L’endroit est très propre, spacieux, calme et agréable avec un bel éclairage, bien situé au sein du Parkland Center. Je recommande à toute personne qui désire devenir un parent de ne pas hésiter une seconde d’aller contacter Open Arms.…
I have been a surrogate with Open Arms for 2 Journey’s both were smooth and easy. They make sure everything is in place and I have everything I need. I will be doing my 3rd and final Journey with them! Couldn’t ask for a better support team. Thanks Ladies! ❤️
Open arm est une agence a dimension humaine. Nous ne pouvons que saluer la disponibilité de Lilia et le professionnalisme de l'équipe menée avec brio par Souad.
Aspectos positivos de nuestra experiencia con Open Arms : Las personas con las que interactuamos nos acompañaron en todo el proceso, brindándonos apoyo, acompañamiento y la información necesaria requerida en cada momento. Tuvimos una excelente comunicación y relación con la subrogante la cual continúa luego de 6 meses de nacida nuestra hija ! Aspectos negativos de nuestra experiencia con Open Arms: el tiempo que se tardó en la búsqueda y selección de la subrogante (en relación a los tiempos informados) y que los costos de algunas prestaciones fueron un poco superiores a las remitidas oportunamente.…
Open Arms fait partie des toutes meilleures agences aux USA, sa réputation n'est plus à faire! J'avais rencontré sa directrice Souad Dreyfus ainsi que Lilia Romari (la coordinatrice France) à Paris et avais vraiment senti que l'humain passait avant tout ! Mes premières impressions n'ont jamais été démenties par la suite. Open Arms est proche des préoccupations des parents d'intention, les soutient, et parvient toujours à arranger la situation au moindre problème. Grande sensibilité, grande attention et grand coeur!…
As a husband of a surrogate with Open Arms I can tell you that the support that they give is amazing! My wife and I had a great experience and highly recommend Open Arms!
Una experiencia unica con un servicio muy bueno. Han ayudado a completar a una familia, siempre con buena predisposicion y en miras de ayudar. Incluso durante la pandemia que fueron momentos muy dificiles donde todo se retrasaba y complicaba.
Solo cumplen con la condición de estafa, mi familia acudió a ellos y solo perdieron USD$ 12.000. No hacen su trabajo y eso es muy caro para quien los contrata. OJO!
Cuando firmes dice “no reembolsable”…. Y eso si es lo único que cumplen.
Souad is a joy to do business with. Very professional in every way!
The owner of this place goes above and beyond anyone that could ever imagine what goes on: handled with the the upmost care from step one to bringing another human into this world. Place your trust in this amazing outfit.
Tuve muy mala experiencia con esta agencia. Acudimos a ellos luego de 7 años de búsqueda por formar una familia mediante tratamientos de fertilidad y en vez de ayudarnos a cumplir nuestro sueño, nos hicieron perder dinero y 1 año más con mentiras.
I am currently an egg donor for Open Arms. I have done three donations with them so far and am currently in the process of the fourth donation. I honestly cannot say enough good things about them. They have always been so caring and sweet to me. They have gone above and beyond to make sure that I am happy and comfortable during the whole process. The coordinators have been so amazing answering any questions I might have along the way and also go the extra mile to check in regularly just to see how I am doing. I am so honored that I have been able to work with such amazing people…
Sinceramente 1 estrella es demasiado. Esta empresa solo te hará perder el tiempo y dinero. Definitivamente no son recomendables.
Muy mala experiencia
I have been an egg donor with Open Arms for a few years now and with each cycle my experience has been great! I felt comfortable taking my concerns to them and they have done well with matching me and making me feel at ease throughout each cycle.
Working with Open Arms as a two time surrogate mom has been so wonderful and one of the most rewarding things I have done. Being able to complete someone's family is life's greatest gift. I would highly recommend Open Arms to anyone wanting to become a surrogate. They are very helpful if you have questions or needing reassurance about the journey you are taking.
Open arms has been nothing but amazing during my journey of becoming a GC! Definitely recommend! 🥰 everyone is SO friendly and always available to help and answer questions quickly. The process has been SO fast and they are on top of everything! :)
“Open Arms nos ayudó a formar nuestra familia. Solo tengo palabras de agradecimiento con Souad y todo su equipo. Vivimos en Argentina y estábamos lejos, pero Open Arms hizo que todo se sintiera cerca y más sencillo de transitar. Son muy profesionales y considerados. Cuidaron todos los detalles del proceso y atendieron todas nuestras necesidades y las necesidades de nuestra mamá sustituta para que todo saliera estupendamente bien. Nuestra familia siempre estará agradecida a Open Arms, a Souad y a todo el equipo.”…
I am a surrogate and didn't know what to expect from this experience. Open Arms has guided me through each step with compassion, knowledge, and experience. I've worked with multiple coordinators and each one exceeded my expectations for support and guidance. I know my intended parents are also satisfied with Open Arms. Where the staff at Open Arms truly shine are the moments of difficulty. The staff at Open Arms checked in on myself and the intended parents on a regular basis after a bump in the road. They also establish an extremely helpful private Facebook group just for surrogates. I feel very blessed to have found Open Arms for this experience. I look forward to continuing to work with them in what will hopefully be more surrogacy journeys moving forward.…
My husband and I had an absolutely amazing experience with Open Arms. Someone was always available to answer our questions. They found the perfect surrogate mother for us. We now have a beautiful baby girl. Our surrogate family is now a part of "our forever family" thanks to open arms. I would highly recommend this agency - we plan on using them again for baby #2 God willing!
I’ve been with this agency for a year now, and I can’t say how compassionate and smooth everyone and everything has been in the process ☺️ When I first filled out my application to be a surrogate I had Tiffany assigned to me. I had to go through a TON of paper work, med screening, psych, etc... if something was not moving fast enough she made sure she kept things on tracks for me! Afterwards, I was ready to move onto my cycle coordinator who I have Latoya for! I love being able to message her whenever I have any comments, questions or concerns and get a response in a prompt manner since this is the time I have to travel across states and take certain medications. Both Tiffany and Latoya have been not only a coordinator but a friend to me, and I’m grateful of that through this process of being a surrogate. ♥️…
I am a Surrogate with Open Arms and from day 1 everyone has been really pleasant and receptive, every step of the process is been handled with the utmost professionalism and in a timely manner, whenever there is been a change the communication has been flawless whenever I have a question is always someone there to answer them and believe me I have many many questions, I highly recommend Open Arms for your surrogacy journey because they have the best knowledgeable team and they been in the industry a while and for me that speaks volumes.…
We’ve just got recently blessed with our new born baby girl and the support Open Arms and a Souad provided was key to get us to have our baby. Of course it is a very emotional process and sometimes you feel you always need more support and care but Open Arms always went to the extra mile to help, we understand parents and surrogates face many steps and sometimes conflict may arise but we saw Souad stepping up to mediate and support all the way going beyond contracts and staying with us along the way. She is caring and sweet but also firm when necessary to make sure both Parents and Surrogate can achieve their objectives, we saw also Toya and Karen as responsible and responsive to our needs and organizing all necessary for us and surrogate. It is not a easy journey and goes beyond contracts but the finish line is a bless. Souad and Open Arms will be forever in our memories for helping us achieve our dream to have a baby girl.…
Hello! I just gave birth two weeks ago and I have nothing but positive feelings for OA! From the beginning, starting with my intake coordinator to my cycle coordinator and everything in between it has been nothing short of a great experience! Even during rocky times with travel that were nobody but the weathers fault, they did everything in their power to keep me on track and content. Great communication, amazing people, highly recommend! I’m forever thankful for this organization for bringing me to my “second family” or “IPs” and the sweet miracle baby girl who was born because of Gods power and OA!…
If I could give 0 stars I would. Every step before signing a contract and paying A LOT of money went smoothly. After they got my money and my contract this business has made it perfectly clear that they only care about financial gain. No communication. They have repeatedly forgotten basic details regarding the pregnancy. Not one single phone call since before the transfer and we are due in under 7 weeks, Souad is a rude, bullying woman only interested in financial gain. The IVF clinic I work with agrees and are trying to steer patients away from Open Arms. PLEASE look elsewhere, I am sure there are many smaller, less expensive surrogacy agencies that will care about the individual and not the $$$$.…
I was recently a surrogate with Open Arms and delivered twins in May 2018 for a wonderful family! My entire experience could not have been more positive and fulfilling and I have to thank everyone at Open Arms for guiding me and supporting me in my journey. Before I became a surrogate, I looked into a few different surrogacy companies and wasn’t impressed, and in fact felt like just another number, like they didn’t really care if I did or didn’t use their company. But immediately when I contacted Open Arms I felt important and they really do a wonderful job of supporting all their surrogates. So much so that I want to be a surrogate again! I think having a great company behind you during this process makes all the difference!…
I cannot say how great an experience it was to work with Open Arms, they have been the most caring and supportive team through my egg donation process! Their staff is fantastic at keeping in touch and communicating effectively. I couldn't have gotten through it without my incredible Cycle Coordinator, Alyssa, who has become a friend over these months of working together. Thank you Open Arms for giving me the opportunity to help make dreams come true!
I've been lucky to work with open arms for a couple years now, I've done multiple egg donations through them and will continue to do them! Alyssa is amazing, sweet and always professional. Anytime I have a question or anything she always gets it answered and handled promptly. I love open arms and wouldn't write this if I didn't recommend them to anyone considering this journey! Thank you open arms !! 😊😊
What a great experience I can't even put into words how happy I am with everything!! Everyone at open arms was amazing and always there when needed or had questions about anything everything was answered in a timely manner!! I have just ended my journey and to see the IPs with there new bundle of joys has given me so much joy in my life!! After the end of the process Souad, Julie, Kelly they have checked on me often to see how I am doing and making sure I am healing good, it's made me feel very loved by all of them they make you feel like family! And not to mention the chocolate covered strawberries they hand delivered ate those up right away!! Open arms will defiantly be somewhere I recommend to someone who would want to start the journey!! Thank you to everyone who has made my journey one I will never forget!!��…
First-hand experiences from intended parents and surrogates in our Facebook group.
Visit Facebook groupHi, 2x Florida surrogate here. Would NOT recommend open arms in Sarasota, they made the experience very impersonal and made me feel just a # in the system. Once delivery happened they didn’t even check in, they never responded until I wrote an email explaining my experience/disappointment in them. Both IPs and I had to reach out to them on multiple occasions because they were not coordinated as they were suppose to. Ex: transfer day was happening and the travel arrangements were still not made. (It was only Parrish- Orlando drive) First delivery didn’t go as expected (retained placenta and they never checked in) They made many excuses as my coordinator was having a difficult time with her own journey, but at that point. Another coordinator should have been assigned…
Going into my 4th journey ,Im currently working on my first journey with them I’m set to transfer 6/24 🤍
I used them and myself and the ips had issues. I had issues with my payments being paid out since the manager had to approve everything there was always a delay and I had many meetings with the manager over there at open arms. I also had multiple agents I was working with since people were leaving left and right and the ips had three people helping them. So it was chaos. I went independent after and never looked back.
I did a journey with Open Arms Surrogacy and it was amazing. can’t recommend enough. great communication, really good compensation, matching was pretty quick as well, and any concerns that I had they were pretty good at explaining everything and listening super smooth.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Open Arms Surrogacy and Egg Donation in Sarasota, Florida. My experience with this agency has been amazing from start to finish. I am currently a surrogate, and my journey to Open Arms is a bit different. I completed my first surrogacy journey with a larger agency, and while that experience was positive, I ran into unexpected barriers when I wanted to do a second journey. After the loss of my brother in 2019 while serving in the U.S. Army, I struggled with my mental health and had used antidepressants. Even though I had been off them for four years and had already completed a successful surrogacy, my previous agency said I could not continue. I felt disheartened, as all I wanted was to help more parents have a child. Then I found Open Arms. From the very beginning, the owner contacted me directly and treated me with kindness and understanding. I was honest about my history, and she reassured me that my past does not define me. She recognized my healing journey and supported my dream of helping families. What makes Open Arms truly special is how much they care about the people they work with. Both the owner and the employees know my family and have taken the time to get to know me in the best way possible. They have watched my daughter grow up as I have been a surrogate with the agency and have truly become like family. Since joining Open Arms, the team has made the entire process seamless and joyful. They answer questions quickly, are patient, caring, and genuinely supportive. I feel honored to be a surrogate with this company and cannot recommend them highly enough. They truly make dreams come true for both surrogates and intended parents.…
Open Arms Surrogacy ❤️ I wanted to share my experience with Open Arms Surrogacy in case it helps someone who’s researching agencies. I was a first-time gestational carrier and worked with Open Arms, which is based in Sarasota, Florida. Overall, my experience was positive. Communication was consistent, and I generally felt supported throughout the process. I always knew who to reach out to with questions, and I never felt rushed or pressured to move forward before I was ready. The intake and coordination team was easy to get in touch with, and they helped guide me through each step, including the financial and legal aspects, which was reassuring as a first-time surrogate. When questions or concerns came up, they were addressed in a timely and respectful way. I felt advocated for and informed throughout my journey. I know surrogacy can feel intimidating, especially with some of the stories online, so I wanted to add my experience for balance. Reviews like this helped me make my choice so I hope this helps!…
I live in Florida and use Open Arms Surrogacy. I know the location of the agency does not matter, but I wanted everything to be local to me. I'm currently in my first journey. The agency, the fertility clinic, my IPs, the hospital I'll be delivering at, my MFM doctor, and my OB are all within an hour drive from me.
