{"id":12812,"date":"2022-11-03T15:03:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartofsurrogacy.com\/?p=12812"},"modified":"2022-11-15T12:02:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T12:02:57","slug":"facebook-group-vs-surrogacy-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartofsurrogacy.com\/facebook-group-vs-surrogacy-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook Group vs. Surrogacy Agency:\u00a0 Where Should I Find My Gestational Carrier?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With online platforms growing, finding a gestational surrogate has never been easier. The internet has allowed intended parents to choose between group forums, like Facebook groups or surrogacy agencies, to start their families.<\/p>\n

But which path is right for you?<\/p>\n

Is one option safer than the other?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been asking, \u201cWhere Should I Find My Gestational Carrier?\u201d Heart of Surrogacy<\/a><\/span> has answers. We explain the options and possible risks you might encounter when finding a gestational carrier through different online methods.<\/p>\n

Four Main Places to Find a Surrogate<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Whether in the research phase or sold on surrogacy, you should know there are different ways to find a surrogate. The four main ways to find a surrogate are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Hiring through a surrogacy agency<\/li>\n
  2. Paying a freelance surrogate recruiter<\/li>\n
  3. Seeking an independent surrogate (e.g., matching groups, Facebook, etc.)<\/li>\n
  4. Asking your network of family and friends<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The easiest way to find a surrogate or gestational carrier is through a surrogacy agency. There are many agencies to choose from online, all ranging in price. A somewhat less expensive option is paying a freelance surrogate recruiter. A freelance surrogate recruiter is not part of an agency, though they usually have agency experience.<\/p>\n

    You can also search for a surrogate independently through social media platforms like Facebook. Independent surrogacy will have a longer wait than other methods. Lastly, reaching out to family and friends and requesting their advice on where to find a good surrogate is yet another option. Your network will likely point you to one of the other three options.<\/p>\n

    Facebook Groups versus Surrogacy Agency <\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Surrogacy through online Facebook groups is becoming increasingly popular because of their eye-catching costs. But are Facebook groups safe, or is it still best to shop for surrogates through a reputable agency?<\/p>\n

    At first, finding a surrogate independently through a Facebook group may appear less expensive or more immediate; however, the opposite may be true. It\u2019s easy to let excitement and determination blind you to the red flags that come with finding solutions on your own.<\/p>\n

    Some of the issues that may arise from shopping independently through Facebook groups for surrogates are:<\/p>\n