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title: "Surrogacy for Intended Parents: Programs & Next Steps | SMARTPath"
url: https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/intended-parents/
updated: 2026-11-05
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# Grow your family with a team that handles the hard parts

From big decisions to small details, we start with what matters most to you, then create a personalized plan and timeline.

### We welcome all intended parents

Couples, singles and LGBTQ+ families all come to us with different histories. Some have embryos. Some have been through years of IVF. Some are starting from scratch.

- **Global programs** in the USA, Mexico and Ukraine

- **Unbiased guidance** across all three

- **Personalized plans** built around your priorities

- **Donor services** with egg and sperm options

- **Complex cases** other agencies often turn away

[LGBTQ+ and single parents](https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/lgbtq-surrogacy/)

[Already matched? Get à la carte support](https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/independent-surrogacy/)

### Your eight steps

- 1

#### Tell us about your family

Fill out our interest form and we guide you to the best path.

- 2

#### Have your consultation

We discuss your situation and explore the USA, Mexico or Ukraine.

- 3

#### Review the details

You see program costs, legal steps, medical information and timelines.

- 4

#### Choose your program

You pick your program and the matching process starts.

- 5

#### Meet your surrogate

Legal agreements are finalized, then you start building your connection.

- 6

#### Begin the medical process

This includes IVF and embryo transfer.

- 7

#### Follow the pregnancy

You get regular updates and check-ins throughout.

- 8

#### Prepare for baby

We plan the birth, any travel, and the paperwork to bring your baby home.

Financing

### Help funding your journey

We partner with CapexMD so you can apply for a loan toward treatment costs. Once you’re approved, our financial team works directly with CapexMD to keep funding on time.

- Loans from $3,000 to $60,000

- Pre-approval in as little as 24 hours

- Terms from 6 to 84 months, with 0% available on 6-month loans

- No prepayment penalties or annual fees

- 3.9% processing fee