Intended Parents Guide
You have moved heaven and earth to have this child.
You have come across the world with so much love and hope in your heart and we are honoured to walk beside you on this beautiful journey.
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What’s in Our Intended Parents Guide?
Do I Qualify To Be An Intended Parent?
We want what’s best for all involved – you, the Surrogates, and the Egg Donors. This isn’t a simple business transaction. Every journey is unique. Every individual is different.
Every baby deserves to be surrounded by love and intention from the very beginning.
Because of this, it’s our priority to contribute to strong teams and to find the right fit for everyone. We’re nurturing a positive, beautiful environment here at ANU!
Ready to see if you qualify to take the first steps as an Intended Parent?
Meet the Team
What We Look For
- You’re ready to jump in with your whole heart – you bring your honest, authentic self freely to the process.
- You’re financially prepared to commit to all of the expenses that incur in the process.
- You accept that there’s no guarantee. Mother nature is her own boss – we can only hope she blesses us!
- You’re able to communicate in English – at least conversationally.
- You’re unhindered by criminal history and willing to undergo a background check if requested.
- You’re coming in with the mindset of positivity, care and gratitude for your #TeamBaby. You must be an active participant in this journey.
We’re committed to working closely with you during the process – which means we look for Intended Parents who are just as passionate and engaged as we are.
Our Surrogates and Egg Donors are integral to all we do. Compassion and utmost respect for all involved is vital.
At ANU we are a strong team, and we value the strengths that each of our individual staff members brings. We want to see the strength of our team contribute and support your team on the wonderful journey to parenthood by Egg Donation and Surrogacy.
Your First Consultation With Us
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
Connect with our Intended Parent Team by filling out the form on our website or contact us at [email protected].
Be ready to share a little about yourselves and your journey so far.
We’ll schedule a 90+ minute online consultation in our virtual meeting room.
This meeting is your chance to:
- Get to know our team.
- Learn about the full process, timeline, and expenses.
- Ask any questions you may have.
- Most importantly, this first conversation helps us begin building your perfect team from the ground up.
Getting Acquainted
- We want to get to know you – who you are is critically important to your success as Intended Parents.
- We want to make sure that you understand who we are, and our priorities in the process.
- We want to make sure that you have a strong foundation of knowledge and understanding in preparation for the journey.
- We want to make sure that we’re the best fit to help you. The most important focus is to build a team of love and intention around your baby to be.
- We want to make sure you’re emotionally and financially ready in all aspects. For example:
- Are you ready to trust everyone who’s a part of this process?
- Prepared to throw your energy and love into #teambaby?
- Are you financially prepared for the road ahead?
Team Build
We work alongside you to build the team you need for this journey. If you already have some pieces in place, we’ll build forward from there.
Our loyalty is always to you—the Intended Parents. While we have strong, productive relationships with many clinics, doctors, and lawyers, our recommendations are based on years of experience and guided solely by what best fits your personality and needs.
Egg Donors
Finding the right Egg Donor is a deeply personal step, and we understand how important it is for her to be the right match. We bring a unique perspective to Egg Donation, treating everyone in the process with the utmost respect. For this reason, we don’t present Donors in a database.
Egg Donors give an extraordinary gift, and the process can be demanding. Very few women are able to donate, and qualifications are stringent. This is important to keep in mind as we search for the right Donor for you—someone who makes your heart sing—while always respecting her right to choose the Intended Parents she wishes to help.
Surrogates
No TeamBaby is complete without the incredible woman who will help your baby grow. If you need a Surrogate, finding the right match can take time, and the truth is that Intended Parents waiting will always outnumber available Surrogates.
A strong, positive relationship between you and your Surrogate is essential. You’re choosing to be on the same team, so the fit—both logical and emotional—is critical. Our role is to honour both sides of this match and ensure you and your Surrogate can work together as a united, supportive team.
Seeing It All Come Together!
- The ANU team will use our experience to support and guide everyone through the steps that will lead from today to you meeting your precious little one.
- In an ideal world, we want to see you holding your baby 24 months from now. That accounts for 1 year of preparation, and 9 months of pregnancy. Each family and situation is unique, so we can’t specify how long your journey will take.
- No matter how long the wait, we promise you it’s worth it.
