How long does the surrogacy process take in California?

The entire surrogacy journey typically takes 12-18 months from initial consultation to birth, depending on various factors including matching time and medical procedures.

What are the California surrogacy requirements to become a surrogate?

To become a surrogate in California, you must be between 21-40 years old, have had at least one successful pregnancy, maintain a healthy BMI, be a non-smoker, and live in a stable environment.

How much does surrogacy cost in California?

Total surrogacy journey costs typically range from $150,000 to $230,000+, including agency fees ($42,500), surrogate compensation, medical expenses, legal fees, insurance, and escrow. Every dollar is accounted for before you commit.

How much compensation do surrogates receive?

At On Fertility Ground, surrogates set their own base compensation rate — your worth, your choice. We never negotiate your rate down. Additional benefits include maternity clothing ($750-$1,000), monthly expense allowance ($250/month), embryo transfer fees, and more.

Becoming a Surrogate

What Happens If a Surrogacy Match Falls Apart?

March 25, 2026 · 6 min read · On Fertility Ground Surrogacy

Match dissolutions happen in surrogacy — for a variety of reasons. The question is: what does the agency do when they do?

OFG's Match Dissolution Policy

Surrogate welfare check within 48 hours — your coordinator contacts you personally
Financial settlement within 5 business days — all owed compensation paid
Compassionate, dignified exit — no blame, no pressure
Priority rematching — if you want to continue, you go to the front of the matching queue

Common Reasons for Dissolution

Personality conflicts, changed circumstances on either side, medical findings during screening, or misaligned expectations. Most dissolutions happen before the medical process begins.

Your Protection

Because OFG requires the escrow account to be fully funded after contract signing, your compensation for any work already completed is protected regardless of the dissolution reason.

From Our Founder

Bree — Founder & CEO, On Fertility Ground

Match dissolutions happen. What matters is how the agency handles them. At OFG, the protocol is documented, the financial settlement is prompt, and the exit is compassionate.

If you want to continue after a dissolution, you go to the front of the matching queue. If you do not, we respect that completely. Either way, you are treated with dignity.

— Bree | info@onfertilityground.com

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