
Identified Surrogacy Articles
Sometimes, intended parents already have a gestational carrier in mind when they start the surrogacy process. That woman may be a friend, a family member or even a prospective surrogate the parents have found online. This situation is known as an identified surrogacy.
Often, intended parents in this situation wonder what professionals they'll need by their side to complete their surrogacy journey. At American Surrogacy, we have created a unique identified surrogacy program to help intended parents just like you. Our specialists are dedicated to providing the same quality services to you as they would to any other intended parent, and our agency even offers a reduced fee schedule if you already have a surrogate in mind.
Read more about the different kinds of identified surrogacy below, and reach out to our specialists any time at 1-800-875-2229(BABY) to get started. Already have a gestational carrier for your family-building process? Contact us online today.


If you're considering working with a private surrogate for your family-building journey, you're not alone. But, there are some important things you need to know first. Learn more about this process here.

Can a family member be a surrogate? Can my sister be my surrogate? Find the answers to these questions and more as you learn about American Surrogacy's unique identified surrogacy program.

Wondering how to do surrogacy with a friend as the surrogate? Find out everything you need to know here, including the steps ahead of you and the requirements your surrogate must meet.

Can you pursue an independent surrogacy with your sister-in-law? How will this process work? Find the answers to these questions and start the process with American Surrogacy here.

Learn more about what you can expect to pay as an intended parent here — as well as the benefits of using an agency like American Surrogacy on this life-changing journey.

What are the different aspects of surrogacy costs with a friend? Learn more about how American Surrogacy offers a discounted surrogacy program if you are working with a friend as a surrogate.