4.4 How to Prepare for a Match Meeting with Intended Parents

The match meeting is a crucial step in your surrogacy journey with GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation. It’s the first opportunity for a surrogate mother and intended parents to meet, connect, and ensure they are aligned on expectations.

Why is the Match Meeting Important?

✔ Builds trust and connection between the surrogate and intended parents through GSHC’s guided matching process

✔ Clarifies expectations about the journey, communication, and medical decisions with the support of GSHC’s experienced team

✔ Ensures compatibility before moving forward with the match, ensuring a smooth and well-supported experience with GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation

At GSHC, we prioritize making sure both surrogates and intended parents feel comfortable, aligned, and supported throughout the process. Our team facilitates thorough discussions and guidance to help build strong matches that lead to positive surrogacy experiences.

Step 1: Prepare Yourself & Your Environment

✔ Confirm Availability – Choose a time when you and, if applicable, your partner can join the meeting. Having your partner present shows intended parents that you have strong support.

✔ Create a Professional Setting – Ensure you have:

Good lighting and a quiet space (no distractions or background noise)
A stable internet connection (especially for video calls)

✔ Prepare for Self-Introduction – Be ready to share:

A little about yourself, your family, and your work
Why you want to become a surrogate mother
Your expectations for the journey

Step 2: Questions to Ask Intended Parents

Getting to Know Them

🔹 What led you to surrogacy?

🔹 How do you feel about this journey?

🔹 What kind of relationship do you hope to have with your surrogate?

Expectations During Pregnancy

🔹 How often would you like to communicate? (Weekly check-ins, doctor’s appointments, etc.)

🔹 What are your views on pregnancy-related decisions (e.g., miscarriage, medical complications, embryo reduction)?

🔹 How many embryos do you want to transfer?

Planning for Delivery & Postpartum

🔹 Would you like to be present at the birth?

🔹 How do you plan to support the surrogate during delivery?

🔹 Do you expect any contact after the baby is born?

📌 Why These Questions Matter: Understanding the intended parents’ expectations will help you feel comfortable and ensure that your values and preferences align.

Step 3: Building the Connection

✔ Be Open & Honest – Share your thoughts, expectations, and concerns clearly.

✔ Listen to the Intended Parents – Give them space to express their emotions, hopes, and any concerns they may have.

✔ Assess Compatibility – Ask yourself:

Do I feel comfortable with them?
Do their expectations match mine?
Am I ready to move forward with this journey with them?

Final Thoughts: Make an Informed Decision

The match meeting is not just a formality—it’s a crucial step to ensure you are comfortable, confident, and aligned with the intended parents before moving forward.

💙 At GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we guide you through every step of this process, ensuring you are well-prepared and supported.

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