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Already matched? You don’t have to do it alone.
The short answer
Independent surrogacy means parents and a surrogate have matched without a full agency. SMARTPath offers à la carte support for legal, medical and financial steps, so you only pay for what you need.
For intended parents
Going independent gives you more control, and more moving pieces.
- Legal, financial and medical must-knows
- When and how to set up escrow
- How to support your surrogate without overstepping
- What can go wrong, and how to prevent it
For surrogates
We walk beside you, from reviewing medical records to checking your contract protects you.
- Common risks, and how to avoid them
- What to look for in a fair contract
- How to set boundaries and manage communication
- Which services you can choose