10 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Surrogacy Agency

Choosing a surrogacy agency is not just a medical or legal decision—it’s an emotional, financial, and life decision. At Surrogate Mexico, we deeply understand this because we accompany individuals and families during one of the most important and delicate moments of their lives: the path to their baby.

To help you make an informed and safe decision, we’ve gathered the 10 key questions you should ask before choosing a surrogacy agency. These questions are based on our experience with hundreds of families and on what sets us apart today as one of the most comprehensive and ethical options internationally.

1. What legal framework supports the surrogacy process?

The first sign of a serious agency is the clarity with which it explains the legal foundation of its operations. At Surrogate Mexico, we work under rulings from the Supreme Court of Justice, which guarantee the direct parentage of the intended parents through the concept of Procreational Will. Additionally, our process includes notarized contracts signed before embryo transfer, legal injunctions, and rulings that allow the baby to be legally registered without the surrogate’s name appearing on the birth certificate.

2. How is the money managed throughout the process?

Financial transparency is essential. At Surrogate Mexico, we work with escrow accounts managed by banking institutions, which guarantees that funds are released according to the terms outlined in the contract and remain protected at all times.

3. What level of medical care does the surrogate receive?

The physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the surrogate must be a priority. At Surrogate Mexico, we offer 24/7 care with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, major and life medical insurance, psychological support, and structured monitoring throughout the entire pregnancy.

4. Who makes up the team and what experience do they have?

A trustworthy agency should have a multidisciplinary team: medical specialists in assisted reproduction, legal experts in family law, and concierges with international experience. Surrogate Mexico is also backed by Ingenes, the most important fertility institute in Latin America, with nearly 20 years of experience and more than 50,000 babies born.

5. How are surrogates selected?

The selection of surrogates must be rigorous and based on medical, psychological, and socioeconomic criteria. At Surrogate Mexico, we only accept surrogates who have undergone gynecological exams, psychological evaluations, and full family assessments. This guarantees health, commitment, and stability for your baby.

6. What is the estimated time to complete the process?

Many agencies don’t tell you that you might spend years waiting to find the right surrogate. At Surrogate Mexico, thanks to our extensive base of surrogates and efficient processes, matching can happen in weeks—not years.

7. What types of programs do you offer and what is included?

Every family has different needs. That’s why at Surrogate Mexico we offer various programs, from basic options to plans with unlimited IVF cycles, double surrogacy, or international embryo shipping. All our programs include legal management, medical care, surrogate selection, emotional support, and escrow administration.

8. How do you handle consular aspects and the baby’s documentation?

One of the most critical points of the surrogacy process is the documentation of the newborn. Our legal and consular team is responsible for managing everything from the parentage ruling to the baby’s registration and the consular process for nationality and passport—adapted to the parents’ country’s laws.

9. What kind of support do you offer during the pregnancy?

At Surrogate Mexico, the connection doesn’t end with the embryo transfer. We coordinate video calls between parents and surrogates, provide regular medical reports, psychological sessions, and emotional counseling. Plus, you can be present at the birth and meet your baby from the very first moment.

10. How do you ensure the experience is ethical and worry-free?

An ethical agency will never promise magical results or minimize the emotional complexity of the process. We lead with truth, care for every detail professionally, and build a bridge of respect, protection, and transparency between surrogates and intended parents.

Conclusion: Asking questions is protecting your future

Choosing a surrogacy agency is choosing who you will entrust with the beginning of your family. Don’t be swayed by unsupported promises or unclear pricing. Research, compare, and ask. The answers will say it all.

At Surrogate Mexico, we are ready to answer each of these questions with transparency, professionalism, and commitment. Our comprehensive, human-centered approach—backed by Ingenes, Latin America’s leading fertility institute—allows us to offer not just a worry-free process, but a path filled with clarity, support, and hope.

Ready to begin your process? Schedule your consultation with us and discover the program that best suits your needs.