Our Philosophy & FAQs
What does BabyBumps do?
BabyBumps acts a high end matchmaking service for the surrogacy journey. Additionally, we act as a concierge on behalf of clients throughout the process. We accept exceptional surrogate clients who wish to become surrogates for families in medical need and same sex couples. In turn, we accept exceptional intended parents who align with our values towards the surrogacy process. After medical, psychological, and social evaluations, we search for the best possible match for clients while ensure top compensation and high mutual respect between parents and surrogates.
Who becomes a BabyBumps surrogate?
BabyBumps surrogates are extraordinary women—compassionate, grounded, and driven by a desire to create something lasting and meaningful.
At BabyBumps, we only accept a limited number of surrogates each year. Our goal is to be the best, not the biggest. We believe in quality over quantity—and in providing each woman we represent with the highest level of personal care, respect, and advocacy.
We search for exceptionalism in our clients, which can be represented in a number of ways. Typical attributes of BabyBumps surrogates include: What they all share is this:
Higher level degrees (PhD, MBA, etc.) or other attributes that make for an exceptional surrogacy client
Background in healthcare preferred
Emotional maturity and stability
A commitment to doing something life-changing with dignity and intention
A high sense of self-worth. Surrogates entrusted with another life, and they must have a high value on their own well-being to be able to care for another to the BabyBumps standard.
Are surrogates related to the baby?
No, never. Surrogates (technically “gestational carriers”) will never be related to the baby they carry. Parents will be the biologic parents to the embryo, or use donor gametes if indicated.
How do I apply?
Please apply here and thank you for your interest in our program!
How much are surrogates compensated?
BabyBumps requires surrogate base compensations to be at least $100,000, but base compensation is often higher. Our compensation requirements are significantly higher than industry standards, however, our clients are also exceptional candidates who easily command high compensations.
How are you different than an agency?
BabyBumps is a high-end matchmaking services that connects the best surrogates with the best intended parents. We are now accepting a limited number of intended parents into our coterie to work with BabyBumps directly.
We do not limit surrogates to match with parents in our network, like an agency. Instead, we search through potential parent profiles at multiple agencies, and facilitate the best match based on values and respect. We are selective with both parents and surrogates, and only accept excellent candidates on both sides.
What kind of parents do you work with?
BabyBumps is now accepting intended parents into our coterie on a limited basis. Significant time is dedicated to each client, and only a limited number can be supported to the standards BabyBumps holds. We only accept parents who meet our highest standards: kind, emotionally ready, and financially prepared with medical need for surrogacy or same sex couples.
Parents must share BabyBumps values or appreciation and admiration for their surrogate. They must wish to facilitate a warm, respectful relationship with the woman carrying their child.
Can parents elect to have a surrogate without medical need?
No, BabyBumps only works with parents with medical need or same sex couples.
Do I have to pay anything to be a surrogate?
No. Every part of your journey is fully covered—including medical care, legal fees, travel, and more. You’re giving a gift, not footing the bill.