The Surrogacy Journey in Oklahoma City, OK

Your Guide to Finding or Becoming a Surrogate in Oklahoma City, OK, and throughout the Sooner State.

Oklahoma City stands out as a welcoming hub for surrogacy in Oklahoma, offering a heartfelt, guided, and supportive environment where individuals and couples from all walks of life can build their families with confidence and care.

At GSHC, we’re proud to be one of the most trusted, experienced, and welcoming surrogacy agencies supporting intended parents and surrogates across the great state of Oklahoma, from Oklahoma City to surrounding areas like Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to grow your family with the help of a surrogate or you’re curious about the steps it takes to become one, you’re in the right place.

Our surrogacy program is thoughtfully crafted for women from Oklahoma, providing expert guidance, trusted legal support, and one of the most competitive and transparent compensation packages in the industry. We've cultivated trusted, long-term relationships with surrogates, local OB offices, delivery hospitals, and fertility clinics to meet your every need.

Keep reading to learn how surrogacy in Oklahoma works, what to expect along the way, and how GSHC can support you at every step of this life-changing experience.

• Who Becomes a Surrogate?
• Who Uses a Surrogate?
• Become a Surrogate in Oklahoma
• Find a Surrogate in Oklahoma
• Surrogacy Laws in Oklahoma
• The GSHC Surrogacy Process
• Surrogacy in Oklahoma FAQ
• Why GSHC: About Our Surrogacy Agency

Become a Surrogate in Oklahoma

To become a surrogate in Oklahoma, there are several steps and requirements to keep in mind. First, it’s essential to carefully consider whether surrogacy is right for you and your family. Each pregnancy is unique, and carrying a child for someone else comes with emotional and physical demands, so evaluating your readiness and whether you want to sacrifice your body and mental health is a crucial first step.

If you do decide to move forward and become a surrogate, you'll then need to choose whether to work with a surrogacy agency or pursue the process independently. While independent journeys are possible, oftentimes, surrogates in Oklahoma choose to work with agencies like GSHC for support in navigating the medical, legal, and emotional aspects of the experience. With GSHC by your side, you will benefit from open, clear communication, ongoing care, and a team that truly understands the surrogacy process inside and out.

Next, you will be asked to undergo surrogacy screenings to check your physical and mental health, and your home life to ensure it's a safe and supportive environment. Once you’re medically and psychologically cleared, you’ll be able to match with intended parents. Remember, this stage is about mutual connection. Just as they’re getting to know you, you should ask questions to ensure you feel comfortable and aligned with them and their values and expectations. Ask questions and make sure you mesh well with them, too, because you'll be connected with them for a considerable amount of time in the foreseeable future.

Finally, once you’ve matched with intended parents who are a good fit, you’ll move forward by signing a surrogacy contract. This legal agreement outlines the entire process, including the compensation structure, the type of relationship you wish to have with the intended parents, and the legal arrangements that will take effect after the birth.

Once the contracts are signed, the medical process begins, including the embryo transfer. The intended mother or egg donor will take medication to help develop her eggs and will undergo an egg retrieval procedure. The retrieved eggs are then fertilized by sperm from the intended father or a donor to create an embryo. The embryo will then be transferred to the surrogate, who undergoes fertility treatments in preparation for the embryo transfer.

Once a healthy pregnancy is confirmed and a fetal heartbeat is detected, the surrogate will begin receiving payments as outlined by the surrogacy contract. She will also start receiving regular prenatal care, including doctors' appointments and follow-ups as necessary throughout the pregnancy.

Delivery Hospitals for Surrogates in Oklahoma City

OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center (NICU Level: Level IV)
Integris Health Baptist Medical Center (NICU Level: Level III)
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City (NICU Level: Level III)
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital

Fertility Clinics for IVF & Surrogacy Monitoring in Oklahoma City:

Fertility Institute of Oklahoma
Thrive IVF Fertility
CRM – Center for Reproductive Medicine, OKC

GSHC handles all coordination of your care, so you can focus on having a healthy, well-supported pregnancy. If you still have questions about the process, our website is a great resource to help you learn more and feel confident moving forward.

Surrogate Compensation in Oklahoma: How Much Are Surrogates Paid?

First-time surrogates in Oklahoma can expect to make anywhere between $45,000 and $55,000. If you’ve been a surrogate before, you can make as much as $75,000.

While you may choose to be compensated for being a surrogate, you can also opt for an altruistic surrogacy.

• Compensation surrogacy: a surrogate is paid for their energy, time, and labor of becoming pregnant, carrying, and delivering a child.
• Altruistic surrogacy: a surrogate does an in-kind gesture out of the goodness of their heart. Maybe they know the intended parents personally, know the fertility hardships they’ve faced, and want to see them become parents. A surrogate waives compensation for carrying their child to make their dreams of becoming parents come true.

Learn More About Surrogate Compensation & Pay

Find a Surrogate in Oklahoma

For families in Oklahoma and surrounding areas, finding the right surrogate is a thoughtful, collaborative journey:

• Initial Consultation: Meet with surrogacy professionals to learn about the process and share your hopes, goals, and preferences.
• Surrogate Screening: Potential surrogates go through medical, psychological, and lifestyle evaluations to ensure they’re a good fit for surrogacy.
• Matching Process: You’ll review detailed profiles and choose a surrogate whose values and expectations align with yours; factors like age, background, or personal beliefs may be part of your decision-making.
• Introduction Meeting: Once matched, you’ll meet your surrogate to begin building a trusting and respectful relationship.

How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Oklahoma?

Between compensation for surrogates, fees for surrogacy agencies, legal expenses, and medical procedures and doctor’s appointments, intended parents in Oklahoma can expect to spend anywhere between $100,000 to $150,000. A general breakdown of these costs is as follows:

• Surrogate payment: 35%
• Medical fees: 11%
• Surrogacy agency fees: 21%
• Matching and screening fees: 27%
• Legal fees: 6%

Insurance coverage for surrogacy-related expenses can also vary widely. Some insurance policies may cover fertility treatments, while additional or specialized policies may be needed to help offset other costs. While this figure may seem steep, it’s important to remember that many families have successfully navigated the financial process of surrogacy. With planning, guidance, and support, it can be a realistic and achievable option for those looking to grow their families, even with the price tag.

How to Find a Surrogate in Oklahoma

While you do have the option to have an independent surrogate experience in Georgia, working with a surrogacy agency like GSHC can be a great way to eliminate the stress, confusion, and frustration that can be involved with the process. When you work with an agency, you’ll have an advocate on your side who will:

• Support you from beginning to end
• Screen and match you and/or your partner with surrogates who will be the right fit for your family
• Help you gain access to other professionals, like a surrogacy attorney, medical professionals, clinics, and more, for the duration of the process
• Provide assistance throughout the pregnancy, should any issues or complications with the surrogate arise

As a surrogate and family will forever be bonded and may even wish to maintain a relationship throughout the child’s life, the surrogacy agency may be able to facilitate this relationship and continue providing support that is needed well after delivery.

Using an Egg Donor and Surrogate in Oklahoma

In the past, there were two primary types of surrogacy in Oklahoma: traditional and gestational. Today, nearly all modern surrogacy arrangements in the state involve gestational surrogacy.

• In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate is also the biological mother of the child she carries. Her egg is fertilized using sperm from the intended father or a donor using intrauterine insemination (IUI).
• In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic link and is unrelated to the baby. The embryo is created using the egg and sperm of the intended parents or donors, and then transferred to the surrogate's uterus through in vitro fertilization (IVF).

LGBTQ+ Surrogacy in Oklahoma

Oklahoma state laws are inclusive for families of all backgrounds, allowing for single parents by choice and LGBTQIA+ families to pursue surrogacy without discrimination or legal repercussions.

Surrogacy Laws in Oklahoma

Once a surrogate and intended parents agree to move forward together, each party must be represented by separate legal counsel to protect their individual rights and interests.

The legal process begins with the drafting and review of a surrogacy contract, which covers key topics such as compensation, medical responsibilities, potential risks, and the desired relationship between the surrogate and intended parents. It’s important to note that, in order to validate a surrogacy contract in Oklahoma, either the intended parents or the gestational carrier must have resided in the state for at least 90 consecutive days prior to filing.

For surrogates, their attorney will ensure the contract, typically drafted by the intended parents’ legal team, accurately reflects their needs and expectations. Once both parties approve and sign the agreement, the intended parents’ attorney will typically petition the court for a pre-birth parentage order, allowing them to make medical decisions during the pregnancy and ensure their names are listed on the birth certificate after delivery. After all documents are signed and legally binding, embryo transfer can begin.

Recognized as one of the most supportive and professional agencies working with surrogates in Oklahoma, GSHC can help you navigate this process with ease.