Your Top 5 LGBTQIA+ Surrogacy Questions, Answered
- Donor Concierge
- Jul 21
- 3 min read
Whether you're a same-sex couple planning to grow your family, a single queer parent considering your options, or navigating legal complexities across states, Donor Concierge is here to help you grow your family through surrogacy.
We’ve helped countless LGBTQIA+ intended parents find the right surrogate, donor, and legal guidance for their unique paths to parenthood. Below are five of the most frequently asked questions we hear about LGBTQIA+ surrogacy and how our expert team helps you every step of the way.
Q1: Can LGBTQIA+ single parents pursue surrogacy?
Yes! Single LGBTQIA+ individuals can absolutely pursue surrogacy. While your journey may involve a few more logistical steps—such as selecting both an egg or sperm donor and a surrogate—it’s entirely possible and well-supported.
Your Donor Concierge case manager will:
Help you coordinate gamete donor selection
Navigate clinic requirements and legal considerations
Identify surrogates who match your criteria and are approved by your clinic
Serve as your guide and advocate throughout the process
Q2: What should I expect from the Donor Concierge surrogacy process?
We tailor every surrogacy search to your personal goals, timeline, and family structure. Here's how your journey unfolds:
Initial Consultation – Discuss your needs, goals, clinic requirements, and priorities.
Surrogate Search – Your case manager searches through 80+ surrogacy agencies to find matches aligned with your preferences.
Screening & Approval – We verify availability, coordinate with agencies, and facilitate clinic approval.
Support Through Matching – Once a match is confirmed, we assist with introductions, next steps, and timeline planning.
We stay with you throughout the entire process, answering questions, providing referrals, and helping manage the emotional and logistical aspects of your journey.
Q3: What legal or logistical issues do LGBTQIA+ parents need to consider?
Surrogacy laws vary significantly from state to state. Some regions are more inclusive of LGBTQIA+ parents when it comes to establishing parentage or navigating birth orders.
We help you:
Understand where surrogacy is legal and LGBTQIA+ friendly
Plan your journey around favorable laws and protections
Identify legal counsel to handle parentage documents or agreements
You may also be working with a donor to create embryos. Your case manager can help you decide:
Whose gametes will be used
Whether to pursue tandem surrogacy journeys
Which clinics and legal strategies are best for your family
Q4: What does my Donor Concierge case manager do?
Your case manager is your partner, coordinator, and advocate throughout your surrogacy journey.
They will:
Identify surrogates who align with your preferences and clinic requirements
Coordinate with surrogacy agencies and fertility clinics
Provide referrals to trusted reproductive attorneys and mental health professionals
Help you stay on track with next steps, decisions, and deadlines
From your first search to your confirmed match, your case manager is here to ensure no detail is overlooked.
Q5: Can Donor Concierge also help me find an egg or sperm donor?
Yes! In fact, we recommend having embryos ready before beginning the surrogacy matching process. Your case manager can guide you through every aspect of gamete donor selection, including:
Directed or known donor arrangements
Private client services for hard-to-find criteria
During your consultation, we’ll walk you through these services and build a family-building plan that works for your needs, timeline, and budget.
Ready To Start Your Journey?
Whether you're still exploring options or ready to begin, know that surrogacy is a valid, empowering path for LGBTQIA+ parents—and you don't have to take it alone.
Contact us today to request your free consultation and take the next step toward building the family you've been dreaming of.
