ConceiveAbilities
★★★★★3.0· 1 review· Chicago, IllinoisFeedback on ConceiveAbilities is largely positive, with surrogates and intended parents frequently praising the matching process, the ongoing support at every stage, and staff described as kind, knowledgeable, and professional. A number of accounts, mostly from surrogates, describe slow or unclear communication, unexplained screening denials, and a transactional feel.
About
ConceiveAbilities is a leading full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency with 30 years of experience building modern families. We support intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors with personalized guidance and comprehensive medical, legal, financial, and emotional support throughout their…
ServicesUpdated by agency · Sep 2026
Escrow managementUpdated by agency · Sep 2026
Surrogate screeningUpdated by agency · Sep 2026
FeesUpdated by agency · Sep 2026
- The lowest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
- $197,500
- 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 compensationUpdated by agency · Sep 2026
- The starting base compensation for a surrogate on her first journey.
- $75,000
- Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- 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.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
TimelinesUpdated by agency · Sep 2026
- 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.
- 15 months
Memberships
Darryl SherNov 2025Intended ParentThe first process went well and the employees were kind as they coordinated a donation from a donor. They updated me as the process went on and were letting me pick my own attorney. They really care and I was happy. The only thing that I wasn’t to satisfied with is the bill for the donor’s 7-day stay. They booked a hotel at $400–$500 per night, with one night totaling $600 at a resort-style property. There were over $1,000 in Uber and transportation charges, including personal and unaccounted-for trips, and an $800 round-trip flight from Denver to Los Angeles listed as a companion fare. The total expenses came to over $9,000 for just one week, not including donor compensation or agency fees despite there being reasonably priced hotels just blocks from the clinic. I’m a middle school teacher and have to work an entire week for 1 day of the surrogates expenses (7 weeks for 7 days) and thought the agency could have done a better job on being more effective with travel.…
Such a fulfilling experience! Every step of the way I was supported by the team here at Conceiveabilities!
My experience with Conceiveabilites for my second surrogacy journey was great from the beginning until the end. I had a nice support system and I am thankful for the memories I will have with this agency.
This process has been smooth sailing from the beginning. The people that work here are top tier - always considerate of what my feelings are and what is going on with me or my family. I was not expecting this level of support and encouragement when I started this process! Highly recommend!
Im on my second journey with ConceiveAbilities, with intended parents who are amazing. We have met life long friends through ConceiveAbilities and have helped them complete their family. They are so helpful with any questions, and are always willing to help when needed.
I’m still waiting for my match, but so far working with Conceive Abilities has been wonderful. They’ve been very supportive, open and clear to all my questions and concerns. I can’t wait to be part of this team as a Gestational Carrier and bring the joy of a new life to the Intended Parents!
Conceiveabilities has been great to work with! They have made this process so easy and smooth. I highly recommend
Working with ConceiveAbilities was an incredible experience. The entire team was professional, supportive, and truly dedicated to making the surrogacy journey seamless and meaningful for everyone involved. I always felt fully informed and cared for at every step and milestone. :)
My experience with ConceiveAbilities has been limited, but so far it's been very positive. The team has been kind, understanding, and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I truly appreciate their communication, patience, and support. I'm grateful for the positive experience I've had with them so far.
The team at ConceiveAbilities has been wonderful to work with. The team has been very thorough, organized and on top of communication with the process, changes, etc. They are also thoughtful- reaching out the morning of appointments to say " Good luck" and remind me that if I need anything to contact them. I would absolutely recommend them to someone who is exploring becoming a surrogate!
Potential surrogates go anywhere else! My wife had three failed transfers and they dropped her even though she was contractually obligated for 4. Everything checked out perfectly each time and the clinic even said she had a “model uterus”. They seemed to care much more about the intended parents (the people paying them) than they do the potential surrogates. We’ve spoken to two other women who have had similar horror stories. We’ve now wasted months and months and have to start over.
I want to be a surrogate more than anything - and I was led on to believe that everything was going great. I just received an email stating that I am no longer eligible - and they are unable to tell me why. I have had two healthy pregnancies & deliveries, I am of sound mind, and this is something I have dreamed of doing for a very long time - and despite the effort that has already been put in, I am not even allowed to know why I can’t move forward? It’s rude and a waste of my time. Furthermore, I was told I would receive some sort of gift card for my time - do you think that happened?! Lol!! I mean, totally unprofessional and inconsiderate of possible surrogates precious time and resources. Do better.…
I'm on my second surrogacy with ConAb. They are incredible.
I was told I would get a 100$ Amazon card for completing their screening with no pressure to do a surgancy if I was uncomfortable, that was 60days ago I reached out because they failed to disclose it was 60+ days backed up on gift cards I was counting on the money for my children for Christmas and it's still haven't been sent, very disappointed to say the least, If I was to go forward with an agency I would not use them simply because you can't trust them to pay out a Amazon card in a timely manner so I would be terrified they would have the payments to Carry 6 months behind as well, I will update my review if / when I receive the payment they promised leading up to the 45 min phone screening…
By far one of the best agencies to work with! Currently a gestational surrogate and my match team are amazing! They helped me in so many ways! I appreciate ConceiveAbilities team soo much
Ash was my coordinator. we had gone through all of the process up to the mental health assessment They had already gathered all of my medical information and said it looked great. I had to reschedule the three hour mental health assessment once because my babysitter canceled on me and kids are not allowed to be present during the zoom call and a Second time because my fiancé had gotten sick. I had rescheduled for a date soon after and I got a call from Ash Now saying that my medical paperwork does not look good and they couldn’t move forward with my application. I do understand that rescheduling a meeting can be frustrating, but it is a three hour meeting where your children cannot be present. And to come up with a BS lie about my medical information that I was already told looked good is really unprofessional and I’m glad they canceled. If this is how they are.…
They don't actually pay for their little borderline MLM/ Pyramid Scheme they have going on. Do not trust them with your private information and especially not a surrogacy. Smells like a breach of contract and probably a data breach will compromise the information they stole later on down the road
I started my very first journey in August 2023, and it is now November 2024 and I am currently 28 weeks pregnant. Conceivabiities has been with me every step of the way from checking in to making sure I get the perfect match, to sending sweet little gifts along the way. I have truly felt important and heard during this journey and it could not have gone smoother in my eyes. Highly recommend anyone who is looking to pursue this amazing journey to give the gift of life to a family, I highly recommend working with conceivabilities.…
I had the unique and rewarding experience of being a surrogate twice, both times through Conceive Abilities. From the start, the team showed genuine care and understanding, making me feel supported at every step. My coordinator was incredibly responsive and compassionate, guiding me through each stage with grace. The agency's attention to detail was evident in everything—from medical checkups to the legal process—which made the experience smoother for both my family and me. My children also had the opportunity to see how positively impacting another family could create a meaningful legacy, something we all hold dear. Being a surrogate mom has been an incredibly fulfilling journey, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with than Conceive Abilities. If you're considering surrogacy, I wholeheartedly recommend this agency for their professionalism, empathy, and dedication.…
I’ve been working with ConceiveAbilities for almost 2 years now. From the very beginning I’ve had full confidence that as a first time surrogate I would be well informed as we made our way through every step surrogacy brings. ConceiveAbilities has a compensation package that is generous. Each team member is kind, understanding and encouraging. They are rooting for you the whole time! I couldn’t be happier working with this agency and would recommend them to anyone seeking surrogacy.
Conceivabilities’s has made being a surrogate such a seamless process. They’ve made the process so simple and couldn’t have found a better match as far as intended parents go!
When thinking about becoming a gestational carrier, I was given the name of ConceiveAbilities along with many great reviews. I can now say that my experience matches those reviews and much more! The personal care and compassion given by each member of their staff has made this entire experience so amazing! The time and consideration given to each match really helps ensure a wonderful journey. They are helpful and give so much guidance in every aspect. I will recommend ConAb to anyone thinking about surrogacy!…
I’ve been working with Conceiveabilities now for 5 months and every single person I have worked has been wonderful and caring. You can tell they actually care about how you feel and what you’re going through, they are wonderful to work with!
We love the Conceivabilities team! They helped us get our sweet baby girl. Their matching process is unmatched! We feel like they matched us perfectly to our surorgate, who we now consider family. They supported us and our surrogate throughout the entire journey even if things were ever uncertain. Highly recommend working with this team. We are already doing another journey with them.
Every step of this journey as a first time surrogate has been wonderful thanks to ConceiveAbilities. They handle everything you could possibly think of and so much more. I have learned so much and have been inspired by every employee who has helped me along the way. From being matched to the most perfect family for myself and how I expected my journey to look, to every group support session and doctors appointment, I am beyond impressed! Thank you, ConceieveAbilities for making this Journey everything and more!…
I am a two time Surrogate with ConAb and absolutely love working with them. The team from beginning to end was so supportive, readily available and made the journey so much for enjoyable and easy.
I had the most wonderful experience as a first time donor with ConceiveAbilities. They are with you every step of the way and really make you feel taken care of throughout the process. I am so happy to be embarking on my second donation here and really feel like they are as passionate about the donation as I am.
I am so grateful to have found and completed my first journey with ConcieveAbilities. Their team of incredible women are with you every step of the way. They don’t miss a beat! I was matched very quickly with a remarkable couple and experienced a successful first journey. I am so excited to be partnered with them again for a potential journey #2!
I'm currently in the matching process of my first time surrogacy journey and I cannot fathom a better experience. My intake manager, Ashtin, has been an absolute dream to work with. She has been so warm, friendly, and eager to answer any and all questions I have had. She has made the entire process go so smoothly and truly put forth so much effort to make it as easy on me as possible. I'm just waiting on my IP match right now but I know that the journey will continue to go so smoothly and be everything I've dreamed of and more because of the kindness, support and respect I've been show so far. I will recommend Conceiveabilities and Ashtin time and time again!…
ConceiveAbilities has a great selection of outstanding donors and truly cares for their clients. We’ve had a longer journey than the typical donor process and they has been in constant communication with us, even responding to emails over the weekend and sending us condolence cards after our dogs passed away. I truly appreciate them all and all their support.
ConceiveAbilities did a great job managing communication, answering questions and matching with great IP’s. Would highly recommend for surrogacy!
So great to work with. Made the surrogacy process smooth as we navigated through our journey. Great monthly support groups! I highly recommend ConceiveAbilities to anyone starting out the surrogacy journey.
I could not imagine becoming a surrogate without ConceiveAbilities. The support and appreciation you feel from day one never fades. It takes a village to create families this way- and CA provided a great foundation to do just that.
I was a surrogate with this company and absolutely loved working with them. They take care of everything, ensure both the intended parents and carriers are confident and comfortable every step of the way. The staff is super helpful and friendly. My experience was incredible and I would love to do a second journey!
ConceiveAbilities was the PERFECT choice for my surrogacy journey. I talked with various ladies from the agency and they were all very helpful, supportive, they answered my questions, and were incredibly kind throughout this whole journey. I couldn't imagine this journey without them!
We completed our first surrogacy journey in August 2022 and we are embarking on a sibling journey for the same family. This process is extremely fulfilling, but there are so many factors and small details involved that I would have never thought of prior to starting my journey. ConceiveAbilities has been absolutely amazing at making sure every single detail is covered, no matter how small. They have thought through every step of this process and offer support every moment of the journey. If someone were to choose the wonderful gift of surrogacy, they couldn't go wrong by selecting CA as their agency -- there are no better hands to hold as you walk down this path. <3…
Conceivabilities provided a wonderful service to connect myself an intended parent and hold our hands on the journey of a lifetime. They were there for hard questions and moral support every step of the way.
I cannot speak highly enough of the amazing match team at ConceiveAbilities! I am a gestational carrier for an amazing couple who have become very close friends. We're loving our journey together. It's a blessing to watch them build their family!!
Unethical/greedy/shady business. They breached the contract several times by not paying me my food/travel money before travel and arrival to the fertility clinic as promised. Hard to get information or get ahold of them and puts the blame for everything on you. They lost my medications in the mail and couldn’t explain to me how or why which slowed the process of me getting to donate my eggs by months then they blamed me for it. After my procedure they left me in my hotel room while I was bed ridden and told me they booked another night but housekeeping knocked on the door and told me they never booked another night and I needed to check out while I was still bed ridden. After speaking consistently to conceivabilities for months and months they did not check on me or thank/congratulate me after my procedure, I woke up to silence on the other end of the phone which made me feel like nothing but a business move and dehumanized. Overall it was a whole fever dream nightmare and they will now not have me back or try to do better and right there wrongs because they say I took more than 24 hours to respond on several occasion as if they didn’t as well. Use any agency but this one.…
It was an absolute pleasure working with ConceiveAbilities! I applied back in 2017 but decided to postpone my application to have one more baby of my own. But as they say, surrogacy gets stuck in your heart, so I reapplied in 2020. Times sure were crazy with Covid and all! Although we never met personally, I was immediately connected to the support staff at ConAb! I applied and was matched with the perfect couple all within just 3 or 4 months! They guided me through the entire process: medical, legal, insurance, etc. and they never left my side, even when I had cold feet the days before the embryo transfer. Their mental health team is wonderful! They were curious about each doctor's appointment and how my relationship was with the IPs. Support group was well orchestrated and overall, I am thrilled I chose ConAb to be my agency as a 1x surrogate: they helped my dream come true and now a handsome little boy is where he belongs, with his mama and daddy!…
ConceiveAbilities made becoming a surrogate a reality. I always had a desire to help someone become a parent, but I didn't know how to make that happen. They took out all of the guess work, and made it as seamless as possible. From the initial stages through the delivery, and beyond, they were there every step of the way to help with all the things (insurance, health and wellness, legal, etc.). It was invaluable to have a partner like ConceiveAbilities by my side throughout the process.
I've been working with conceivabilities for almost 4 years now. First journey was fast and I had someone with me every step of the way for support. I loved my first journey so much, I'm now halfway done with my 2nd journey! It has gone so smooth all thanks you ladies!! I would recommend ConceiveAbilities to anyone looking to help another family. They are wonderful!
Highly recommend!! They've made my first surrogacy journey so amazing. From the initial meetings and screening appointments to the perfect match, and then to delivery and postpartum, they were there every step of the way. I didn't have to manage the mental list, because they did it all. My IPs and I are so happy with the agency and all staff.
ConceiveAbilities has been THE best agency to do this with. Everyone that has been on my team from my inquiry to my match team has been AMAZING. Communication has been great. I’ve referred quite a few of hopefully surrogates to them because of my journey! Thank you ConAb 🤍
I am a first-time surrogate, and by far, I must say that working with ConceiveAbilities has made my journey smooth and easy. The staff listens to your concerns and answers your questions to the best of their abilities. Many of the individuals you encounter at ConceiveAbilities are or were surrogates themselves. I was matched with a fantastic family, who I am grateful to be with on this amazing journey. ConceiveAbilities will work with you from the beginning of your journey to even months after birth. You will build a community of surrogate sisters, and ConceiveAbilities is part of that; it is truly a family! From my personal experience, you would not be disappointed with the support you will receive from ConceiveAbilities and it's amazing staff.…
When I decided to become a surrogate, I researched many companies to see who I wanted to work with. I wanted to make sure that I was seen as a person, and not just a means to an end. My husband also wanted to make sure that I was taken care of, both mentally and physically. The staff at ConceiveAbilities exceeded all of our expectations. Their communication was great, the process was well laid out and someone always checked in or followed up with me. From little goodies in the mail to phone calls and texts from my ConAb therapist, this team went above and beyond. I would recommend them to anyone who is thinking about embarking on this adventure.…
Conceivabilities made my journey amazing. The staff was wonderful especially Kristina F. They matched us with an amazing couple.
They were always so supportive, glad I choose this company for my journey.
I am currently using conceive abilities and I can’t say enough good things. They have walked me through every step and have made sure all my needs are taken care of. They have so many helpful resources and just all around are an amazing company. Surrogacy is such a beautiful thing.
I am currently working with Conceivabilities for my first surrogacy journey. The family that I was matched with could not be any more perfect and thus far, the entire process has been seamless. I appreciate their organization and ability to handle all the technical aspects of the process so I can simply enjoy helping a family grow.
I only give it a three star because I emailed them and spoke to someone about donating my eggs and I asked the person before I apply should I just wait until my birth control is out and start back having regular periods the lady told me that me being on birth control didn’t matter and that I should still apply which was wrong because I was denied.
I just completed my second journey with ConceiveAbilities; a little girl 2 years ago and then a little brother last month for the same amazing family. My experience as a surrogate far exceeded any hopes or expectations I had, and I believe the most important reason for that is that they completely nailed our match. ConceiveAbilities prides themselves on their matching process, and I couldn’t have dreamt of a more perfect family to work with!! The staff at ConceiveAbilities has been so supportive throughout the 4 years I’ve been working with them. They have given me the opportunity to meet many other women in our “surro-sisterhood”, several of whom have become very good friends. I’ve never felt forgotten, have never had any issues with payments or reimbursements, and my questions are always answered in a timely manner. I would highly recommend ConceiveAbilities to anyone else wishing to experience this amazing journey!…
I had an amazing first surrogate journey through Conceiveabilities. Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and informative. I'm currently starting my second journey with them..I wouldn't go through any other agency!
I am in my first Surrogate journey and I have a transfer scheduled in June!! I applied to a few different companies to get the best idea of who they were and learn more about each one, ConcieveAbilities won my heart hands down! Everything they do is so personable! You are just not another human behind a computer! You meet the ladies behind the scenes, you know their face and they know yours and, they send you sweet gifts to just let you know they are thinking about you! This company is the best company out there! My match is absolutely amazing! I can tell already that my IF is going to be considered an uncle to my children! I can't wait to finish this Journey and help my IF have a family he has always dreamt of!!…
I was able to give the most amazing gift last month! I couldn't have done it without the genuine love and support that ConceiveAbilities gave to me and my family. They were there for us from the beginning to the end. CA was there to answer any questions we might have and to offer any extra support. I am so happy we chose CA to be our surrogate agency, as there are so many to chose from. The amazing staff, and my IPs(now mommy and daddy) will forever be apart of my life's journey and I couldn't have asked for a better ending ❤…
I am currently in the surrogate process to go for my transfer in June. Conceive Abilities has been an amazing company to work with. They really make you feel apart of a true sisterhood. They have an amazing support system and I'm so glad I chose to go through them for this once in a lifetime journey. I am so excited to share this with them as my journey unfolds. Thank you Conceive Abilities!
I delivered surro baby 6 weeks ago. ConceiveAbilities helped make the whole process flawless. Such an amazing experience!
I am in the process of doing a second surrogacy journey with CA. They have always been amazing and very supportive of me as a person and also as a surrogate. They really do care. The team really makes the whole process so simple and is there every step of the way. Matching really does matter to them and they have done exceptional jobs with both of my matches. One being local and the second being in another country. I'm am blessed to be able to do something like this for other families and highly recommend this agency.…
I have just begun my first journey with ConceiveAbilities...and all I can say is WOW. My experience has been beyond incredible. Everyone I've come in contact with is extremely professional, passionate, and kind. The staff makes you feel like the most important surrogate in the world. My husband and I could not have made a better decision when choosing an agency. I highly recommend ConceiveAbilities!!! They have become a major blessing in my life.
I am just starting out as a surrogate with ConceiveAbilities but am so surprised and thankful for how helpful and genuinely caring everyone has been throughout the process so far. I love sharing my journey with other people and have passed the name on to others who wish to be surrogates as well.
I am currently 14 weeks pregnant as a gestational carrier through ConceiveAbilities. They have an amazing support system for their surrogates. Their staff is very professional and provides you with the appropriate information with any questions or concerns you may have. I loving having a personal match manager that is with me throughout my entire journey. I would definitely recommend ConceiveAbilities to someone interested in becoming a surrogate.
I am currently in the early stages of my journey, with my transfer scheduled for next month! I was so excited when we were matched and couldn't believe how perfect they were! The staff at Conceivabilities is always so helpful and friendly, and most of them have been or are surrogates themselves, so they can definitely help you along the way!!
I am starting my first journey and am so grateful for the staff here. They are always willing to answer my questions, checking to make sure everything is going well and making sure I am prepared for the next step. So glad to be working with them on my journey.
I am a surrogate with ConceiveAbilities and have nothing but good things to say about this Agency! I have always felt they are extremely professional and kind, also I have never felt alone in the process because they are there to help every step of the way!
I am currently a surrogate with ConceiveAbilities. I am 29 weeks pregnant for a wonderful couple in Spain. They have become family to me and my family. ConceiveAbilities could not have done a better job matching us to be "TeamBaby"! Throughout the entire journey thus far, I have had support and guidance with anything I have ever needed. My case manager Kristin C. does a wonderful job with helping me and my Intended Parents with any questions we may have. If you are looking into become a surrogate, I can tell you from personal experience that you will not be disappointed with the love and support you will get from ConceiveAbilities and the entire staff. <3…
First-hand experiences from intended parents and surrogates in our Facebook group.
Visit Facebook groupI'm in the beginning stages but I love them so far! My first match fell through because of the clinic I never got to meet the couple. For my 2nd match they had me approved by the clinic first, and we are on track to have our virtual meeting and see if we want to move forward! Their timelines are very accurate, and they are there for you if you have any questions or concerns. My match coordinator is so kind, and even called me one time when she could tell I was upset about the 1st match not working out. She's very supportive! I'll update my review once I finish the process!…
I just wrapped up my first journey as a GC with Conceivabilities on June 2nd. I had an absolutely wonderful experience. They responded very quickly whenever I had any questions, and were so great at keeping me informed about what the steps were along the way. I never felt like I was guessing what was coming next, etc. The matching process took one month and I honestly couldn't have chosen better IP's for me than they did. There isn't anything I can think of that I would change, I love all of the staff that I've worked with along the way. Best of luck to you!!!!…
Currently trying to work with them. After not wanting to match with one IP because I felt our personalities wouldn't be good together, they have now said it will be hard to match me and tried to force me with my first potential IP. Now they say they are sending out my profile to a lot of places but "it might take several weeks for a clinic to say yes" even though they sent me the IPs profile first before sending my info out the first time. Now I feel like they are just stringing me along. About to jump ship.…
I've worked with them and honestly, I don't have anything bad to say. My coordinator Ashley was great and I liked the group meetings when I attended. I had no issues with the agency, only some issues with the clinic I had to work with for the surrogacy which is unrelated. Some people have comments about their all-inclusive comp but I didn't mind that. Very straight forward and easy process with them. I used them for my second journey.
I originally was going to go with them as a GC but as stated above, they were pushy and everything felt transactional. The main thing for me was they gave me a deadline to sign my contract with them and said if I didn’t do it by x date I wouldn’t get a gift card. Then when I said I wanted to look at other agencies, they asked if I wanted more money. 😳
I'm currently a GC for that agency and they have been nothing but supportive throughout the journey so far. They are very responsive and I'm so happy with the match I was set up with. 😀
From an IPs perspective we interviewed them and were not impressed. We were quoted close to 200k and only about a quarter of that was going directly to the GC. It also felt to pushy and to transactional.
I truly can't recommend ConceiveAbilities enough! This is my second journey working with them, and the support,care and positivity I received from them has been incredible! They do amazing job of finding the perfect match for your journey! My Timeline for journey #2 3/14 potiential match 3/28 zoom meeting w/ potiential IPs/officially matched! 4/14 medical records approved 5/28 IPS clinic med workup 6/4 legal finalized 7/10 got Varicella vacc in order move forward w/transfer 7/22 redid blood work test levels (vitamin D levels/Varicella vacc) 8/5 MEDICAL CLEARANCE Transfer SEP 26 Currently 13 week pregnant with surro baby!…
We are currently using them, we like them, they are very responsive and helpful, I think all agencies will have both good and bad reviews
We had a meeting with them, as I saw in another comment, but we started having problems with the delay in responses and we got scared. We started the process with an agency that allowed us to meet a surrogate to ask her questions about how she was treated, etc. We're super happy with our choice; I think another comment here said exactly the same thing—being able to talk to one of their surrogates before signing is very reassuring
Didn’t like them when I interviewed with them (GC)
IP here. Long wait time to be matched, possibly due to our vaccination requirements, but generally everyone we’ve communicated with has been competent. We were less than thrilled with some of the matches presented to us but finally matched recently after waiting a year.
For me, I never felt like my case manager cared to actually get to know me and my lifestyle. I got an email address at the beginning of my journey and it would take 3-4-5 days to get any responses from them. The communication was sporadic at best. My per diems were all messed up for my transfer. But the biggest thing is that I REALLY never felt like I had an advocate at that agency. Nobody was educating me, nobody was telling me what I needed to ask for or have in place in order to protect myself as a surrogate. I felt like I was a number to them, not a person. I should’ve been treated better, but I truly didn’t know how sub par the care of the surrogate was until I joined a different agency and saw the difference.…
We’re on our second journey with Conceivabilities with the same surrogate. They have amazing communication. They email and call back almost instantly and some even text! We have meetings constantly after every milestone to re group and check in.
