What the process involves

A legal, medically supervised path to parenthood

The Surrogate Mexico medical, legal and concierge team

Gestational surrogacy in Mexico is a legal pathway in which a gestational carrier carries a pregnancy created through in vitro fertilization, so that the intended parents are recognized as the baby's legal parents from birth. Since the 2021 Supreme Court rulings, it is available to every type of family: heterosexual couples, LGBTQ+ couples and single parents.

At Surrogate Mexico we coordinate the entire journey in one place: the legal strategy, the bank escrow, the IVF treatment at Ingenes Institute, obstetric care for the surrogate and the consular paperwork to travel home. Below you will find the seven stages, what each one involves and how long it takes.

Four teams work in parallel on every journey: legal (contracts, amparo and civil registry), medical (IVF, embryo transfer and obstetric follow-up), financial (the bank escrow that protects your funds) and your concierge, a single point of contact who keeps you updated from the first conversation until you are back home.

Your Surrogacy Journey

The seven stages of your journey

A clear, transparent process supported at every stage by legal, medical, financial and concierge specialists.

  1. Initial Consultation

    Step 1 · Week 1

    Everything begins with a personalized consultation where we listen to your needs and expectations, explain the available programs and their costs, and answer all of your questions so you feel comfortable before moving forward.

  2. Financing and Wait Period

    Step 3 · Weeks 2–3

    Once your escrow is funded with the first payment, the preparation period begins. The escrow, administered by a regulated banking institution, gives you complete transparency over how and when funds are used.

  3. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

    Step 4 · 6–10 weeks

    Our specialists perform IVF: creating embryos with donor eggs and selected sperm (choosing the baby’s sex is legal in Mexico), advanced genetic testing, and embryo transfer to the surrogate under strict medical protocols.

  4. Pregnancy and Medical & Legal Follow-Up

    Step 5 · Weeks 12–38

    Top-tier obstetric care, ongoing psychological counseling and frequent updates on the baby’s development and the surrogate’s well-being. From week 12 we begin the legal proceeding that recognizes you as the parents before birth.

  5. The Birth: Your Baby, with Everything Ready

    Step 6 · Weeks 36–40

    Top-tier hospital with neonatal units, supervision by obstetrics and neonatology specialists, and postnatal care for the surrogate. Every detail of the delivery is coordinated in advance.

  6. Documentation and Returning Home

    Step 7 · 2–4 weeks

    Once the court ruling is issued, the baby is registered with the Mexican Civil Registry and the birth certificate is issued naming you as the parents. We guide you through citizenship and consular procedures based on your country of origin.

What does it include?

Four pillars supporting your journey

Every program includes the same four foundations, so nothing depends on improvisation.

  • Concierge Service

    Your concierge is the key link between your surrogate, the legal team and the medical team, handling all communication with the surrogate so you can focus on welcoming your baby.

  • Financial Management

    A secure escrow account, administered by a regulated banking institution, ensures transparency, control and availability of funds at every stage.

  • Legal Team and Documentation

    A dedicated legal team and notary manage every legal matter, from contracts and amparo to consular procedures, while you focus on your baby.

Medical Excellence

Backed by Ingenes Institute

Surrogate Mexico is proud to be part of Ingenes Institute, the leading fertility, genetics and assisted reproduction institute in Latin America. With nearly two decades of experience and over 50,000 babies born, our medical team is uniquely prepared.

In collaboration with over 50 assisted reproduction specialists, Ingenes has created a dedicated team for Surrogate Mexico, ensuring the process is smooth and worry-free. All support, medical reports and coordination with the surrogate are handled through your concierge.

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Our Programs

Programs designed for every need

We have developed programs that adapt to different family configurations and biological scenarios, ensuring the highest possible success rate and transparency in pricing.

Each program includes

  • Medical and psychological evaluations for both the surrogate and the intended parents.
  • Comprehensive legal management, with contracts and consent agreements signed before a notary.
  • Medical coordination for ovarian stimulation, IVF and embryo transfer.
  • Medical, psychological and legal follow-up throughout the entire pregnancy.
  • Personalized strategies in case of implantation failure (surrogate change, IVF MORE®, ENDOGEN).
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance for the surrogate.

Gestation Options

Three flexible paths

Whether you are starting from scratch or already have embryos created abroad, the program adapts to your situation.

Comprehensive Care During Pregnancy

We don’t just aim for a successful pregnancy;
we care for everyone involved

  • Structured medical monitoring

    Regular obstetric-gynecological check-ups with ultrasounds, ensuring constant monitoring of the pregnancy.

  • Intended parents’ involvement

    Access to pregnancy updates via video calls or in-person consultations with our medical team.

  • Comprehensive care for the surrogate

    Private health insurance, life insurance and additional compensations to ensure her physical and emotional well-being.

The moment it all comes together

Going home as a family

Once the court ruling is issued and the Mexican birth certificate names you as the parents, our legal team guides you through the consular procedures for your country of origin so you can travel home.

Your journey with Surrogate Mexico ends the day you walk out with your baby, and we remain available for any follow-up you need afterwards.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the process

The questions intended parents ask us most often, answered clearly.

How long does the surrogacy process take in Mexico?
Most journeys run between 14 and 20 months from the initial consultation to travelling home with your baby. Gestational carrier assignment takes 4 to 8 weeks (versus more than 7 months in other destinations), the pregnancy follows its natural course, and the birth certificate naming you as parents is issued in 2 to 4 weeks after birth.
Is surrogacy legal in Mexico?
Yes. In 2021 the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation declared surrogacy legal for every type of family, including same-sex couples and single parents. Agreements are signed before a notary, and our legal strategy is built on those rulings.
What are the steps of the surrogacy process?
There are seven: initial consultation, legal and administrative preparation, financing and wait period, in vitro fertilization, pregnancy with medical and legal follow-up, the birth, and finally documentation and returning home. Each one is coordinated by a dedicated legal, medical, financial and concierge team.
Whose names appear on the baby’s birth certificate?
Yours. Starting at week 12 we file a legal amparo so a judge recognizes the intended parents before birth. The baby is then registered with the Mexican Civil Registry under your names, without the gestational carrier appearing on the certificate.
How much does surrogacy in Mexico cost compared to the United States?
Surrogacy in Mexico can cost up to 89% less than in the U.S. or Europe, with the same medical standards. Our pricing is transparent from the first conversation, with no hidden fees.
How is my money protected during the process?
All funds are managed through a bank escrow administered by a regulated banking institution. Money is released only at the corresponding stage of the process, giving you full traceability of how and when it is used.
Can I choose the sex of the baby?
Yes. Choosing the baby’s sex through preimplantation genetic testing is legal in Mexico and is included as part of the in vitro fertilization stage.
What happens if the embryo transfer does not work?
Our programs include personalized strategies for implantation failure: changing the gestational carrier, IVF MORE® and ENDOGEN. Unlimited programs cover unlimited transfers for up to two or three years, and Unlimited Plus reimburses 50% of the first-phase payment if pregnancy is not achieved.

Take the next step toward growing your family

Our team is ready to provide the support and care you need. Ask about the program that best fits your needs and budget.

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