If you are considering becoming a gestational carrier, you may have questions about what it means to work with intended parents who live outside the United States.

One of the biggest questions is often: “Will I have to travel to another country?”

The answer is no.

At xBaby Surrogacy, working with international intended parents does not mean your surrogacy journey becomes an international one. Your medical care and delivery remain in the United States, and you receive the same agency support you would receive during a domestic journey.

The primary difference is that your intended parents may live in another country. That means some of your relationship with them may happen virtually through calls, texts, and video chats.

And if you do not speak the same language, xBaby can arrange translation support for meetings with your intended parents.

Your Surrogacy Support Does Not Change

An international match does not mean you are expected to navigate your journey differently or without support.

Your xBaby case manager remains available throughout your journey and helps coordinate the many moving pieces involved in surrogacy.

You will still have the appropriate medical, legal, and emotional support for your journey. Your healthcare providers remain responsible for your medical care, and your independent attorney represents your interests in the surrogacy agreement.

Whether your intended parents live down the street or on the other side of the world, you should know who to contact when you have a question or concern.

You Do Not Have to Travel to Another Country

Having international intended parents does not require you to leave the United States for your surrogacy.

Your medical appointments take place in the United States, and you will give birth in the United States.

At xBaby, our programs are medically and legally supervised in California, and we work with surrogates across the United States.

This means you can work with intended parents from another country while continuing your pregnancy and receiving your medical care close to home.

For many prospective GCs, this is an important distinction.

International intended parents does not mean international medical care.

How Will I Stay Connected With International Intended Parents?

You can build a relationship with international intended parents without seeing them in person regularly.

Calls, texts, video chats, and other virtual communication can allow intended parents to remain involved throughout the pregnancy.

You may share pregnancy updates, talk about upcoming milestones, check in with one another, or simply get to know each other.

Every relationship is different. Some GCs and intended parents prefer frequent communication, while others may communicate less often.

Your case manager can help you and your intended parents establish expectations that work for everyone.

What If We Don’t Speak the Same Language?

A language barrier should not prevent you from having a clear and comfortable relationship with your intended parents.

If you and your intended parents speak different languages, xBaby will make sure a translator is available for meetings with the intended parents.

This allows everyone to participate in conversations, ask questions, and understand what is being discussed.

You should never feel uncomfortable agreeing to something simply because you do not fully understand the conversation.

Clear communication is an important part of any surrogacy journey, and translation support can help make communication easier for everyone.

Will the Intended Parents Come for My Delivery?

This is another very reasonable question for a GC to ask.

If your intended parents live internationally, you may wonder whether they will travel to the United States when you give birth.

Their plans can depend on their individual circumstances, but this is something you can and should discuss with them before agreeing to a match.

You may want to ask:

• Do you plan to be in the United States around my due date?
• When do you plan to arrive?
• How will we communicate if your travel plans change?
• Who will be my point of contact if you cannot arrive?

Your xBaby case manager can help facilitate these conversations so that expectations are clear before the journey begins.

Can I Choose to Work With Domestic Intended Parents?

Absolutely.

You should never feel pressured to work with international intended parents.

If you specifically want to work with intended parents who live in the United States, tell your xBaby case manager.

Your preferences matter when it comes to the type of journey you want to have. Domestic intended-parent matches are possible, and your case manager can take your preferences into account when discussing potential matches with you.

Likewise, if you are open to international intended parents, your case manager can explain what that experience may look like so you can decide whether it is something you are comfortable with.

A match should be something you feel comfortable moving forward with—not something you feel obligated to accept.

Questions to Ask Before Accepting an International Match

If you are considering an international match, ask as many questions as you need.

Here are a few to start:

• Will I receive the same agency support as I would with domestic intended parents?
• Will I ever be required to travel outside the United States?
• Where will my medical appointments take place?
• Where will I deliver?
• Do you plan to come to the United States for my delivery?
• How will we communicate during the pregnancy?
• What happens if we do not speak the same language?
• Will a translator be available for meetings?
• Who do I contact if I have a concern?
• Can I choose to work only with domestic intended parents?

You should feel comfortable asking these questions before deciding whether a match is right for you.

International Doesn’t Mean You Are On Your Own

For a prospective GC, the words “international surrogacy” can sound intimidating.

But an international journey can look much more familiar than you might expect.

You remain in the United States. Your medical care remains in the United States. Your delivery remains in the United States. And your xBaby support remains with you throughout the journey.

The main difference is that your intended parents may be communicating with you from another country.

If that is something you are comfortable with, an international match may be an option. If you specifically want to work with domestic intended parents, let your case manager know.

Your journey should be built around clear communication, informed decisions, and support every step of the way.