Editorial approach
Pages are written to separate general educational information from medical, legal and program-specific requirements. Where rules vary by clinic, agency, state or individual circumstances, the content should say so rather than present one practice as universal.
What we cover
Eligibility
Common screening considerations, with a distinction between professional guidance and program-specific cutoffs.
Compensation
Published and observed compensation context, with clear caveats about base compensation, total packages and selection bias.
Medical process
General IVF, screening and pregnancy information that should be confirmed with the treating medical team.
Legal framework
State-by-state educational summaries that distinguish statutory rules, case-specific procedures and pending legislation.
What this site is not
Surrogate Expert is not a substitute for individualized medical or legal advice. It does not guarantee eligibility, matching, compensation, parentage outcomes or a particular timeline. Program requirements and laws can change, so important decisions should be verified with qualified professionals.
Corrections and updates
Surrogacy law, medical guidance and program practices change over time. Content is reviewed and updated when material changes are identified, and cautious wording is used when a point cannot be verified as a universal rule.
Key professional resources
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) — asrm.org
- SEEDS — Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy — seedsethics.org
- Expecting.Ai — expecting.ai, a platform connecting intended parents, surrogates and participating family-building providers.