How long does the process take?
Generally speaking, a surrogacy journey takes 12 to 15 months once you have been matched. Continue reading →
Year: 2016
Do you work with out-of-state and international Intended Parents?
Yes. BFI works with couples throughout the United States and globally. Continue reading →
Where are you located?
Our main office is located in Lake Forest, CA and we have staff members located throughout the United States and Stockholm, Sweden. Continue reading →
What is the cost break down for a gestational surrogacy journey?
We will provide this information to you ahead of your consulation. During the consultation we will discuss and answer any questions you may have. Continue reading →
Does BFI help same-sex couples?
Absolutely! We help all couples that have a need and have since the beginning. Our first same-sex couple was in 1994; their ‘baby’ has long since grown into an adult themselves! Continue reading →
Am I able to reach someone 24/7?
We know that real life doesn’t only happen from 9-5! In an emergency, there will always be a team member available to you! Continue reading →
How long has BFI been in business?
Carol, the Founder and Program Director of BFI, has been facilitating surrogacy journeys since 1991! Continue reading →
What is gestational surrogacy?
Technically, Gestational surrogacy is a process where one person, who did not provide the egg used in conception, carries a fetus through pregnancy and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple. We prefer to explain it as... Continue reading →
How do we ensure that the relationship between us and our Surrogate Mother goes well?
Respect. That is the basis to most successful relationships. Rely on BFI to help you navigate through all the waters but especially the choppy ones. Never discuss money, eating habits or anything that can be viewed as confrontational. There are... Continue reading →
How much contact should we have with our Surrogate after the birth of our child?
The contact with your Surrogate Mother after delivery typically depends on the relationship you have developed along the way. At minimum, you should send her pictures with updates periodically. Although you are not required to do this, it is greatly... Continue reading →