What Happens After You Apply to Be a Surrogate?

You've submitted a surrogate application. What happens next? Who reviews it, how does screening work, and what should you expect during this stage?

In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, Rebecca, Senior Client Services Director, sits down with Jennifer, Surrogate Intake Director at Surrogate Alternatives, Inc., to walk through what actually happens after a surrogate application is submitted.

Jennifer explains how applications are reviewed by real people, what the intake call is truly for, why screening is intentionally thorough, and why timelines can vary based on medical records and safety considerations.

This episode is designed to clarify the process, reduce anxiety for surrogates, and give intended parents a behind-the-scenes look at how careful screening protects everyone involved.

In this episode, we answer common questions such as:

• Who reviews a surrogate application?

• What is the intake call, and what is it not?

• Why do some applications move forward while others are asked to pause?

• Why is medical, psychological, and background screening so detailed?

• What is normal to feel during this stage of the process?

Whether you are considering becoming a surrogate or are an intended parent seeking reassurance about the screening and safeguards in place, this episode provides clear, honest insight into how the process works and why it matters.

Learn more about surrogacy and becoming a surrogate: https://www.surrogatealternatives.com