Thoughtful support for the questions, relationships, and emotional experiences that come with carrying for another family.
You don’t have to figure it
all out on your own.
Becoming a gestational carrier is an incredible act of generosity.
It also brings important questions, new relationships, and moments that deserve thoughtful preparation.
Whether you're deciding if surrogacy is right for you, preparing for a match, navigating pregnancy, or adjusting after delivery...
Embra is here to support you, through and through.
We believe a psychological evaluation should do more than determine suitability. It should help you feel informed, supported, and prepared for the journey ahead.
Your evaluation includes:
Throughout the evaluation, you’ll also receive psychoeducation designed to help you better understand the emotional, relational, and practical realities of becoming a gestational carrier.
Questions you might have in mind
Most Gestational Carrier Evaluations are completed within a single 2-hour appointment block and include a clinical interview, a brief conversation with your identified support person, and psychological testing. Intake paperwork and consent forms are completed beforehand.
The evaluation explores a variety of factors, including emotional wellbeing, support systems, understanding of the surrogacy process, motivations for becoming a carrier, communication skills, coping strategies, and readiness for the unique experiences that may arise throughout the journey, all based guidelines provided by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
A support person is someone who knows you well and is familiar with your decision to become a gestational carrier. For married/partnered carriers, your partner must attend as your support person. For unmarried carriers, it may be a partner, family member, or trusted individual (over the age of 18) who will play an active role in supporting you throughout the journey.
Once all components of the evaluation are complete, your clinician conducts a comprehensive review of the information gathered throughout the process. Using clinical judgment and ASRM Guidelines, the clinician develops recommendations regarding readiness and suitability for the gestational carrier journey and prepares a report for the referring agency or clinic.
The standard fee for a Gestational Carrier Evaluation is $690.
Most Gestational Carrier Evaluations are arranged through a referring agency or clinic. If you’ve been referred by one of Embra’s partners, your evaluation fee may be covered or billed directly through your program, and our team will contact you to coordinate scheduling. There is no need to book your appointment independently unless instructed to do so.
If you are arranging your evaluation independently, this service is offered as a self-pay psychological screening and is not billable to insurance.
Whether you’re preparing for a match, navigating a difficult transfer or pregnancy, adjusting to a change in plans, preparing for delivery, or reflecting after birth, Journey Check-Ins provide a dedicated space for guidance whenever you need it most.
A dedicated space to pause, reflect, and navigate whatever your family-building journey brings, at any time.
Matching is one of the most important decisions in the family-building process. This structured check-in provides space to explore priorities, expectations, questions, and concerns before moving forward with a gestational carrier or donor match.
The weeks leading up to delivery often bring new questions, emotions, and decisions. This check-in helps intended parents and carriers emotionally prepare for communication, expectations, boundaries, and the transition surrounding birth and the postpartum period.
The end of a journey often marks the beginning of a new chapter. This check-in provides an opportunity to reflect on the experience, process the transition, explore evolving relationships, and consider what comes next for you and your family.
Our Process
Questions you might have in mind
Anytime you need it. Journey Check-Ins are designed to provide support whenever new questions, challenges, or milestones arise, whether that’s before a match, during pregnancy, after delivery, or anywhere in between.
Whatever feels most important right now. Together, we’ll explore the questions, relationships, decisions, or unexpected challenges you’re navigating, with support and guidance tailored to where you are in the journey.
No. Journey Check-Ins are available whether you’ve previously seeked support from Embra or are connecting with us for the first time.
No. Rather than therapy, Journey Check-Ins provide a dedicated space to reflect, gain perspective, and receive thoughtful guidance as your journey continues to unfold.
The fee for a Journey Check-In is $260.
Journey Check-Ins are psychoeducational support sessions offered as a self-pay service and are not billable to insurance.
If you’ve been referred by one of Embra’s partners, your check-in fee may be covered or billed directly through your program. Reach out and ask.
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