Ember is a Premium Surrogacy Agency

Every family begins with a promise kept.

Ember is a full-service surrogacy agency dedicated to guiding intended parents and surrogates through deeply personal journeys, with the highest standard of professional, ethical, and personal support the moment deserves.

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Why Ember is the gold standard

Where the highest professional standards meet genuine warmth, unwavering ethics, and devoted care for every family we serve.

Top 2%

Exceptional Surrogates

Only the most qualified candidates join our program, screened for health, stability, and commitment before any match.

1:1

Dedicated Case Management

One dedicated case manager knows your story and stays beside you from first consultation to homecoming.

Aligned

Thoughtful Matching

We match on values, expectations, and personalities, not just paperwork. It's why our matches last.

Our Services

A safe, personalized, and supportive journey for every party

Whatever brings you to us, our team meets you with compassion, discretion, and deep industry expertise.

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Become a Parent

Becoming a parent through surrogacy can feel overwhelming, and you deserve a partner who makes it clear and human. From the very first conversation to the moment you finally hold your child, we're upfront about every step, anticipate what you'll need before you ask, and stay in your corner the entire way.

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Become a Surrogate

You're doing something extraordinary, and you deserve to feel valued and protected through all of it. We advocate fiercely on your behalf and pair generous compensation and benefits with support that's there whenever you need it.

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The small moments that begin a lifetime.

For Intended Parents

Our surrogacy process, tailored to you

Every path to parenthood deserves to be celebrated, and no one should have to walk it alone. However you've arrived and whatever your family looks like, we're honored to stand beside you with genuine compassion and steady expertise from beginning to end.

Explore the Process

  1. Consultation

    A private, unhurried conversation about your goals, questions, and the road ahead.

  2. Match Preparation & Embryo Creation

    We coordinate with trusted fertility clinics and prepare your profile for matching.

  3. Match with an Ideal Surrogate

    We match on values, expectations, and personalities, not just paperwork.

  4. Preparing for Pregnancy

    Legal agreements, medical clearances, and every logistical detail, handled with care.

  5. Pregnancy

    Dedicated case management and support for you and your surrogate at every milestone.

  6. Delivery of Your Baby

    The moment everything has been building toward. We're beside you until you're home.

For Surrogates

Become a surrogate and earn $70,000+

Our surrogates give one of the most generous gifts imaginable, and we never lose sight of that. From your very first application through postpartum and beyond, we make sure you feel valued, protected, and genuinely supported every step of the way.

  • $70,000+ base compensation (final number contingent on intended parent discussions and state of residence)
  • Additional bonuses before embryo transfer
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Lost-wage protection and unplanned-event payments
  • Premium travel support
  • Personalized attention and expert guidance throughout
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Our Mission

A team deeply experienced in assisted reproduction

We bring together real experience in the healthcare industry and the lived perspective of former surrogates. Because we've walked the family-building journey ourselves, we understand both the practical details and the deep emotion behind every step, and that firsthand understanding shapes how we care for you.

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Ready to begin your journey?

We're here for you when you're ready. One conversation is all it takes to start.

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Intended Parents

Your path to parenthood, walked together.

However you've arrived here, whether after infertility, loss, or simply because building your family takes a little more help, you are so welcome. From this moment forward, Ember walks beside you every step of the way, with warmth, discretion, and the expertise this moment deserves.

What Sets Us Apart

A bespoke journey built around your family

Personal

Matching that goes deeper

Real matching begins with really listening. We pair you on values, expectations, communication styles, and personalities, never just availability, because the relationship at the heart of this journey deserves that kind of care.

Protected

Every detail handled

Legal agreements, escrow, insurance, clinic coordination, travel, we carry all of it, so you can spend your energy on what truly matters: becoming a parent.

Present

One dedicated guide

One dedicated case manager stays with you from first consultation through homecoming, so you're never passed from desk to desk. You always know who to call, and they always know your story.

The Journey

Six steps to your family

Every journey moves at its own pace, and yours will be entirely your own. Most families welcome their baby 18–24 months after that first conversation. Here's what the road ahead looks like, so nothing feels uncertain.

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  1. Consultation

    A private, unhurried conversation about your goals, timeline, and budget. No pressure, no obligation, just clarity.

  2. Match Preparation & Embryo Creation

    We coordinate with your fertility clinic (or refer you to trusted partners) while preparing your family profile for matching.

  3. Match with an Ideal Surrogate

    We present carefully considered matches from our top-2% surrogate pool. You meet, connect, and decide together.

  4. Preparing for Pregnancy

    Independent legal counsel for both parties, medical clearances, escrow, and insurance, all managed by our team.

  5. Pregnancy

    Regular updates, milestone celebrations, and dedicated support for you and your surrogate through all three trimesters.

  6. Delivery of Your Baby

    We coordinate the birth plan, hospital arrangements, and parentage documentation. We're beside you until you're home as a family.

Investment

Transparent from the first conversation

Surrogacy is a significant investment, and you deserve total clarity before you ever begin. We know firsthand how much weight these decisions carry, so every Ember journey comes with a detailed, line-item budget and no hidden fees, covering agency services, surrogate compensation, legal work, insurance, and escrow. Nothing buried, nothing to catch you off guard later.

In your very first consultation, we'll walk through a personalized estimate together and answer every financial question you have, honestly and without pressure.

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Common Questions

Intended parent FAQs

How long does the surrogacy process take?

Most families welcome their baby 18–24 months after their first consultation. Timing depends on embryo readiness, matching, and medical schedules. Your case manager keeps you informed at every stage.

Do you work with LGBTQIA+, single, and international parents?

Absolutely! Ember proudly serves all paths to parenthood: LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, single parents by choice, international parents, and families of every kind, from around the world.

How are your surrogates screened?

Fewer than 2% of applicants are accepted. Every surrogate completes medical evaluation, psychological screening, background checks, insurance review, and in-depth interviews before they're eligible to match.

Can we choose our surrogate?

Yes. Matching is always mutual. We present matches that fit your values and expectations, you meet and connect, and both parties choose to move forward together.

What if we live in another state or country?

We work with intended parents nationwide and internationally. We match you with surrogacy-friendly jurisdictions, and our team handles coordination wherever you're based.

How do surrogacy laws differ by state or country?

Surrogacy laws vary widely from one place to the next. Some states and countries fully support surrogacy agreements and parentage, while others limit or restrict them. We help you understand these differences and match you with the right jurisdiction, so your journey rests on solid legal ground wherever you begin.

Why choose a surrogacy agency instead of an independent journey?

An agency carries the parts that are difficult to manage alone: careful screening, thoughtful matching, legal coordination, escrow, insurance, and support at every step. An independent journey can work, but it leaves the risk and logistics on your shoulders. Ember gives you a dedicated team, so you can focus on the relationship and the baby to come.

Take the First Step

Your family's story starts here.

Schedule a private consultation. No pressure, no obligation, just answers.

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Surrogates

Give an extraordinary gift. Make parenthood possible.

Choosing to carry for another family is one of the most generous things a person can do, and you deserve to feel valued and supported through all of it. Ember surrogates earn $70,000+ with comprehensive benefits, premium support, and a team that treats you with the respect you deserve, from application through postpartum and beyond.

Compensation & Benefits

Among the highest-paying programs anywhere

You're giving something extraordinary, and your compensation and care should reflect that. Our surrogates are among the very best anywhere, and we make sure they feel rewarded, protected, and genuinely supported at every turn.

  • $70,000+ base compensation (final number contingent on intended parent discussions and state of residence)
  • Additional bonuses before embryo transfer
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Lost-wage protection and unplanned-event payments
  • Premium travel support for you and a companion
  • Monthly allowance, maternity clothing & wellness stipends
  • Independent legal representation, fully covered
  • Dedicated support team and 24/7 access to your case manager
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Requirements

Do you qualify to become an Ember surrogate?

  • Between 21 and 42 years of age
  • Have delivered at least one child of your own
  • History of healthy, full-term pregnancies
  • Currently raising your own child
  • BMI within healthy range (typically 19–32)
  • Non-smoker in a smoke-free household
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Reliable support system at home

Not sure if you meet every requirement? Reach out anyway. We review every application personally and give you an honest answer.

Your Journey

What to expect as an Ember surrogate

01 · Apply

A simple, private application

Tell us about yourself in about 15 minutes. Our team reviews every application personally and responds within days, not weeks.

02 · Screen

Thorough, respectful screening

Medical records review, psychological consultation, and background checks, handled with care, at no cost, on your schedule.

03 · Match

Meet your intended parents

We propose matches based on shared values and expectations. You choose who you carry for. Matching is always mutual.

04 · Prepare

Legal & medical preparation

Your own independent attorney (covered by the intended parents) reviews everything with you before any medical steps begin.

05 · Journey

Pregnancy with full support

Your dedicated case manager, a community of fellow surrogates, and around-the-clock guidance mean you're supported at every turn. You are never in this alone.

06 · Beyond

Postpartum care that continues

Our care doesn't end at delivery. Postpartum check-ins, recovery benefits, and a community of fellow surrogates who truly understand are here for you long after you've given this gift.

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Ready to change a family's life forever?

Start your application today. It takes about 15 minutes, and our team responds personally.

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For Surrogates

See if surrogacy is right for you.

A few quick questions to see if you qualify. It takes about two minutes, and a real member of our team reviews every answer personally.

Requirement 1

How old are you?

Requirement 2

Have you given birth to at least one child of your own?

Requirement 3

Have your pregnancies been healthy and full-term?

Requirement 4

Are you currently raising a child of your own?

Requirement 5

Is your BMI within a healthy range? (typically 19–32)

Requirement 6

Are you a non-smoker living in a smoke-free household?

Requirement 7

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?

Requirement 8

Do you have a reliable support system at home?

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What's your name?

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What's your email?

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    Your information is kept strictly confidential and is never shared.

    Thank you.

    A member of our team, never a call center, will reach out personally within one business day.

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    About Ember

    Rooted in care. Devoted to family.

    Ember exists to make one of life's most profound journeys feel supported, personal, and deeply cared for, from the very first conversation.

    Our Story

    Why we do this work

    Ember was founded on a simple conviction: that building a family deserves both the highest professional standards and genuinely personal care, and that no one should ever have to choose between the two. Too often an agency feels either large and impersonal or warm but unpolished. We built Ember to be neither.

    We stay intentionally boutique, so every family and every surrogate has a senior team member's full attention from the very first conversation. That's not a tagline. It's how we're built.

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    Our Values

    The standards behind every journey

    Care

    People Before Process

    Behind every file is a real family being formed and a surrogate giving an extraordinary gift. We never lose sight of that, not for a single step.

    Candor

    Honest at Every Step

    Transparent costs, realistic timelines, and straight answers, even when the answer is "not yet."

    Craft

    Excellence in the Details

    From legal precision to a thoughtfully timed check-in call, we believe luxury is simply care made visible.

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    Leadership

    A team deeply experienced in assisted reproduction

    We bring together real experience in the healthcare industry and the lived perspective of former surrogates. Because we've walked the family-building journey ourselves, we understand both the practical details and the deep emotion behind every step, and that firsthand understanding shapes how we care for you.

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    Meet Us

    We'd love to hear your story.

    Every journey begins with a conversation. Ours are private, unhurried, and obligation-free.

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    Start Your Journey

    One conversation is all it takes.

    Tell us a little about yourself. A member of our team, never a call center, will reach out within one business day.

    Reach Us Directly

    We're here when you're ready

    Prefer email? Write to us anytime and we'll respond within one business day.

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    info@embersurrogacy.com

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    Available in person, by video, or by phone, whatever is most comfortable for you.

    Interested in becoming a surrogate? Start here.

    Your information is kept strictly confidential and is never shared.

    Thank you.

    A member of our team will be in touch within one business day.