Your Guide to Surrogacy in San Antonio

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Find or Become a Surrogate in San Antonio

At GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we can help with everything you need to know about surrogacy in San Antonio, whether you’re an intended parent or considering becoming a surrogate yourself. At GSHC, we serve the entire San Antonio area, from New Braunfels to Schertz, Timberwood Park, and beyond. Learn more about the matching process, the legal requirements for surrogacy, surrogate compensation, and more.

Surrogacy Law in San Antonio, Texas

Legal frameworks for surrogacy differ from state to state. Click below to learn more about surrogacy laws in the Lone Star State.

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Becoming a Surrogate in San Antonio

Surrogacy Compensation in San Antonio

Surrogates are compensated generously for the time, effort, and energy they commit. An initial base pay, determined based on previous surrogacy experience and any special requirements, among other factors, is supplemented by regular allowances made throughout the pregnancy. On average, base compensation ranges between $40,000-$80,000. For eligible surrogates with previous experience, GSHC also offers a VIP Surrogate Program, where surrogates can earn up to $100,000 in compensation, plus benefits and a $3,000 signing bonus.

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Surrogate Requirements in San Antonio

State law aims to ensure surrogates are medically fit to carry a pregnancy to term, and each surrogacy facility has slightly different specific requirements. Generally, surrogates in San Antonio must be at least 21 years old and must have already had one successful pregnancy. At GSHC, we maintain strict requirements including having good overall health and a healthy BMI, being smoke- and drug-free, and being in a stable financial situation.

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Become a Surrogate in San Antonio

Do you live in San Antonio, New Braunfels, Schertz, Timberwood Park, or anywhere else in the area? Do you dream of helping someone grow their family? The path of surrogacy may be your calling. Connect today with GSHC and answer the call to become a surrogate.

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Find a Surrogate in San Antonio

If you’re exploring building your family through surrogacy in the San Antonio area, GSHC will help you find the right surrogate for your specific needs. We’ll discuss the preferences, values, and personality traits that are most important to you as we search through our wide pool of potential candidates.

Surrogacy Costs in San Antonio

We are proud to provide competitive compensation to surrogates in San Antonio for their time and effort. Surrogates receive an initial base pay, which is determined based on their surrogacy history and the specific requirements outlined in the contract. This base pay can range anywhere from $40,000 to $80,000. They also receive regular payments throughout the pregnancy to cover medical costs, like insurance premiums, copays, and prescription drugs, and other expenses for things like surrogacy-related travel and maternity clothing.

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Find a Surrogate in San Antonio

San Antonio is one of the best cities in the U.S. to find a surrogate, and GSHC is here to guide you every step of the way. Connect with us and let us help you find your ideal surrogate match.

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The Surrogacy Process in San Antonio

The surrogacy process in San Antonio typically involves several key steps:

Step 1. Matching

GSHC reviews intended parents’ preferences for specific personality traits and values that matter to them. Then we pair those intended parents with the right candidate, and the parties are introduced. If they’re happy with the pairing, they begin to enter into a legal agreement.

Step 2. Legal and Medical Procedures

Surrogates and intended parents are each represented by legal professionals. The intended parents’ lawyer will draft a comprehensive surrogacy contract, which outlines the expectations and responsibilities of all parties throughout the process. The surrogate will review this with her own attorney and have the chance to note any questions or desired changes.

Once this contract is agreed upon and signed by all parties, surrogates will begin fertility treatments in preparation for receiving an embryo. After she’s been pregnant for eight weeks, she can wean off fertility medications and will then begin to see an OB/GYN of her choice.

Step 3. Pregnancy and Birth

Surrogates are supported throughout the pregnancy, and GSHC maintains healthy and open communication between all parties. Intended parents typically accompany the surrogate to the hospital for delivery, and the surrogacy contract typically determines things like whether the birth will be vaginal or through a planned C-section, and whether the parties will remain in communication afterward.

Surrogacy in San Antonio FAQs

  • Requirements for surrogacy will vary from agency to agency, but state laws are designed to ensure surrogates are healthy enough to carry a pregnancy to term. At GSHC, some of our surrogacy requirements include:

    • Age 21–40
    • At least one successful previous pregnancy
    • Healthy BMI (31 or less), no communicable diseases
    • Smoke-free, drug-free
    • No felony convictions
    • Financial stability, no government assistance

  • Potential surrogates who have completed physical and mental health screenings create profiles in our database in which they outline their background, personality traits, and motivations for surrogacy. GSHC interviews intended parents to understand their priorities and preferences, and helps them review candidate surrogate profiles to find a good match. Once intended parents identify a match, all parties are introduced so they can establish a connection and discuss expectations before deciding to enter an agreement together.

  • A surrogacy contract is a legal agreement between the intended parents and the surrogate, establishing a framework for the process and outlining responsibilities from all parties. These agreements are required by law, and they determine every important decision in the partnership — from surrogacy compensation to how much communication the parties expect from one another before and after the delivery. These contracts are essential for setting expectations and preventing any conflicts or surprises.

  • Surrogates in San Antonio are fairly compensated for their time and commitment, with an initial base pay determined based on their previous surrogacy experience, medical needs, and any special requirements outlined in the contract. Base pay typically ranges anywhere from $40,000 to $80,000. Additionally, regular allowances are given throughout the pregnancy to cover insurance premiums, travel costs, maternity clothing, and other expenses incurred along the way.

  • Under Texas law, both gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy are legal and permitted. With gestational surrogacy, the surrogate is not genetically related to the baby, but with traditional surrogacy, in which the surrogate uses her own eggs, the surrogate is genetically related to the baby. Because traditional surrogacy is emotionally and legally complex, it’s much less common. GSHC specializes only in gestational surrogacy arrangements.

Why GSHC: About Our Surrogacy Agency

GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation is an internationally recognized, full-service boutique agency dedicated to helping families grow through surrogacy and egg donation. With a core ethos centered on a passion for assisted reproduction and family building, we prioritize the highest level of service for both intended parents and surrogates. What sets us apart is our unique approach — 100% of our Case Managers are former surrogates themselves, providing unparalleled empathy and expertise. Our extensive pool of surrogates, close relationships with elite professionals, and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity ensure a seamless journey toward parenthood. With GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation, you're in safe hands every step of the way. Learn more about how we can help facilitate your surrogacy journey in San Antonio.

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