Matching is mutual
Once your screening is complete, you're shown profiles of intended parents whose preferences align with yours — and they see your profile too. Neither side is forced into anything; both you and the intended parents need to feel genuinely good about the match before moving forward.
What you can specify
Relationship style
How much contact and involvement you want during and after the pregnancy.
Family structure
Single parents, couples, same-sex parents — your comfort level and openness.
Location
Local vs. national matches, and willingness to travel for appointments.
Medical preferences
Views on selective reduction, genetic testing, and other medical scenarios.
What the matching meeting looks like
If a profile feels promising on both sides, you'll typically have a video call or in-person meeting to get to know each other directly — values, expectations, communication style. This is your chance to ask anything and make sure it genuinely feels right before any commitment is made.
"The best matches happen when both sides are honest from the very first conversation — about expectations, boundaries, and what kind of relationship feels right."
What if it's not a fit?
That's completely normal and expected. Not every initial match works out, and that's fine — you simply continue being matched with other intended parents until you find the right fit. There's no penalty or pressure to accept a match that doesn't feel right.
After you've matched
Once you've both agreed to move forward, the journey transitions into legal contracts — each of you represented by your own independent attorney — followed by medical preparation for embryo transfer.