Short answer
Your timeline can be affected by screening status, location, compensation expectations, intended-parent preferences, your own preferences, insurance and whether both sides align on major medical, legal and relationship questions. A responsible program should not pressure you to accept the first introduction.
What intended parents may consider
- Pregnancy and delivery history
- Medical screening status
- Location and travel needs
- Compensation expectations
- Views on embryo transfer, termination and multiples
- Communication style and desired relationship
- Insurance and logistical considerations
What you should evaluate too
Matching is mutual. Ask why the intended parents chose surrogacy, what kind of relationship they want during pregnancy, how they approach difficult medical decisions and what level of communication they hope for during and after the journey.
Can you decline a match?
You should be able to decline a proposed match if it does not feel right. Ask the program in advance how declining an introduction affects its matching process.
What can reduce avoidable delays?
Completing records promptly, being clear about your preferences and responding to introductions can help a potential match move through the process efficiently. None of those steps replaces proper screening, legal advice or informed consent.
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