• Shipping of embryos to U.S IVF Clinic (if applicable).
• No deposit is required before surrogate matching.

• Referral to three clinic options by NewGen.
• Selection of your preferred clinic.
• Opening and funding of an escrow account.
• Initial deposit required before embryo creation.
• Sign clinic agreements and complete onboarding and FDA documentation.
• Intended parent medical examinations at the clinic.
• Completion of FDA testing.
• Selection of egg or sperm donor (if applicable).
• Egg retrieval and embryo cultivation.
• PGT-A testing of embryos.

Timing: Embryo creation can take approximately 2-4 months, but numerous factors can influence this timeline. International IPs can perform medical examinations, FDA testing, and sperm shipment in their local country.

• Consultation with NewGen’s Surrogate Program Director.
• Creation of your Intended Parent (IP) profile.
• Receive a surrogate profile from NewGen.
• If you like the profile, your IP profile will be shared with the surrogate.
• If the surrogate likes your profile, a match call will be scheduled.
• Participate in a match call with your Surrogate, facilitated by our team.
• If both parties agree to proceed, 50% of your journey funds must be transferred to your escrow account.
• Completion of IP onboarding documents, including the agency retainer agreement, IP information document, HIPAA release, and criminal background check.

• Your surrogate will travel to your IVF clinic for medical clearance
• Legal process to finalize Gestational Carrier Agreement (GCA), led by your attorney
• Surrogate insurance planning
• Joint Journey Prep Meeting with your surrogate, led by Embra Health

• Transfer the remaining 50% of journey funds to escrow before your surrogate commences her medication in preparation for the embryo transfer.
• Preparing your surrogate for embryo transfer.
• Embryo transfer takes place at your IVF clinic.

• Beta-HCG tests to confirm pregnancy. The first blood test is conducted approximately ten days after the transfer.
• If Beta-HCG is positive, a second test will be taken 48 hours later.
• If the second test is positive and your clinic is satisfied with the HCG levels, the pregnancy is officially confirmed.
• If the first Beta-HCG is negative, the next embryo transfer should be scheduled within 2 months
• Confirmation of your baby’s heartbeat via ultrasound.
• Between weeks 10-14 of pregnancy, you graduate from your IVF clinic, and your surrogate is released into the care of their local OBGYN.

• Your first OB appointment is in weeks 11-14. This includes first-trimester screenings if you request them.
• Anatomy scan conducted from week 18-22
• In between weeks 26-36, you will discuss the TDAP, Flu and RSV vaccines with your surrogate and her OB.
• Any other tests and ultrasounds recommended by the surrogate’s OB will take place during this time period.

• Around week 30, your Journey Manager will support you and your surrogate in creating the birth plan that is shared with the hospital.
• You will travel to your surrogate’s local area at least 2-3 weeks before the due date in preparation for your baby’s arrival at the nominated hospital.

• You will obtain the baby’s birth certificate from Vital Records.
• Exit process, including obtaining a birth certificate, passport and citizenship by descent. We have partners who can assist you with this process.
• Not all cities and states have a passport office, so be prepared to travel to collect your baby’s passport.
• 6 – 12 months post birth, once all medical bills have been submitted, your escrow account is closed, and any remaining funds are returned to you.

• You will obtain the baby’s birth certificate from Vital Records
• 6 – 12 months post birth, once all medical bills have been submitted, your escrow account is closed, and any remaining funds are returned to you.