Interested in becoming a gestational surrogate mother in Maryland?

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Maryland surrogate mother*, or you’re an intended parent looking for more information, we’re here to answer your questions about Maryland surrogacy.

Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq., the founder of ARTparenting, has worked with hundreds of surrogate since 1993. At ARTparenting, we handle every detail, from initial contact through the birth of the child. To make sure everyone feels comfortable with the entire process, we carefully consult with the surrogates and intended parents to determine their priorities and preferences — and then make the best match possible. A central feature of our program is the focus we place on theses matches.

For over 20 years, ARTparenting has been a bridge between intended parents and kindhearted surrogate mothers in MD. Known for our compassion, ethics, and integrity, we are committed to guiding surrogates and intended parents through every step of the surrogacy journey.

 

What makes ARTparenting unique?

Hands-on guidance and a personal approach ensure every gestational surrogate has the information, support and care she needs throughout the surrogacy process. Meryl Rosenberg has earned a reputation as an innovator and leader in the field of reproductive law, and volunteers to help further the education, development and regulation of assisted reproduction. Read more about Meryl Rosenberg.

 

Learn how the program works

A gestational surrogate mother (also known as a gestational carrier) is a woman who carries a child conceived through IVF using an egg from a donor or the intended mother. The child will not be genetically related to the gestational surrogate.

A few of the requirements for becoming a surrogate:

• Financially stable.

• Has the desire to help others create a family

• Must be between the ages of 21 and 43.

• Has had at least one child of her own.

• Healthy, non-smoker.

Please review additional requirements and read about How the Program Works.

 

Compensation and/or Reimbursements for becoming a surrogate mother

We understand one of the many decisions that go into becoming a gestational surrogate may be financial. The amount of any payments or ancillary expenses is based on multiple factors, including whether the surrogate is a repeat surrogate, the cost of health insurance as well as other required expenses.

Please review our fees and expenses matrix for details.

 

About our name, ARTparenting:

"ART" stands for "Assisted Reproductive Technologies." "Parenting" refers to the parents who benefit from our services — and to the amazing women who assist them in building their families through ART.

 

Is becoming a surrogate mother
right for you?

If you’re thinking about helping another family by becoming a gestational surrogate, you’re a capable and compassionate individual. A willingness to share that joy with another person, couple or family is profound. We know that raising children is one of the greatest joys in life, and is why ARTparenting is devoted to building families through surrogacy.

 

Take the next step…

Helping others to build a family is one of the greatest gifts anyone can offer. We are grateful for your interest.

If you are looking to participate in a surrogacy program, we would like to hear from you. To find out if you qualify, please fill out our short SURROGATE MOTHER INQUIRY FORM.

 

Surrogacy Laws in the state of Maryland

Surrogacy laws vary from state to state. We understand this can be confusing, so please contact us to find out more or call Meryl at 301-217-0074.

In Maryland, there are no current statutes governing surrogacy. There is, however, long-standing legal precedent that recognizes the intended parent(s) as the legal parent(s) through a "pre-birth order" process; the courts will enter an order of parental rights and also order that the birth certificate be issued based on the recognition of the intended parent(s) legal rights.

Maryland courts generally have found that as long as there is a sufficient "tie" to Maryland, including the gestational surrogate living there and/or seeing an OB and delivering there, they have jurisdiction over the case. Sometimes this process is handled post-birth.

A step-parent adoption is also possible in Maryland when appropriate.

It is important to note that a traditional surrogacy is handled very differently than a gestational surrogacy, and is actually questionable from a legal perspective under a 2000 Attorney General Opinion.