What matters to you in a surrogate?

Language A language she speaks fluently, besides English.

No preference Spanish13% Mandarin1% French0.5% Another language2%

Education The highest degree she has completed.

No preference Bachelor’s degree45% Graduate degree15%

Location Closer makes visits easier. We only search in states where surrogacy contracts are enforceable.

Anywhere we search In my region25% Within 2 hours of me8%

Termination and reduction Her views, if a medical question comes up during the pregnancy.

Discuss after matching Must match my views60%

Future siblings Whether she would carry a second child for you later, from your embryos.

No preference Open to it50%

Breast milk Whether she would pump and ship milk after the birth.

No preference Willing to pump60%

Care plan Whether she agrees to our nutrition and testing plan before you match.

Discuss after matching Agrees before matching70%

Surrogacy experience Whether she has carried for another family before. She has had her own children either way.

First time is fine Has been a surrogate before35%

Faith and values Shared religion or outlook.

No preference Shares mine50%