The Onne Life Roadmap
A boutique, five-phase journey designed with integrity, transparency, and heart.
Navigating surrogacy is one of the most significant investments—emotional and financial—you will ever make. We’ve refined our process into five distinct, supportive phases that balance the precision of reproductive science with the warmth of a personalized partnership. Scroll through our interactive roadmap to see how we guide you from your first discovery call to the moment you bring your baby home.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We begin with a brief, no-pressure conversation to get to know each other. This free consultation is our first opportunity to connect personally, explore your family-building goals, and provide a transparent overview of the surrogacy landscape. We prioritize education here, ensuring you understand the "Onne Life" way before any formal documentation begins.
Step 2: Intake & Strategy Call
Once you are ready to move beyond the initial inquiry, we facilitate a comprehensive Strategy Call to define the specific parameters of your journey. This call ensures you have total clarity on our scope of services and agency policies, allowing us to begin the profile creation process with a clear and unified vision.
Step 2: Intake & Strategy Call
Once you are ready to move beyond the initial inquiry, we facilitate a comprehensive Strategy Call to define the specific parameters of your journey. This call ensures you have total clarity on our scope of services and agency policies, allowing us to begin the profile creation process with a clear and unified vision.
Step 3: Service Agreement & Vetting
We begin with a brief, no-pressure conversation to get to know each other. This free consultation is our first opportunity to connect personally, explore your family-building goals, and provide a transparent overview of the surrogacy landscape. We prioritize education here, ensuring you understand the "Onne Life" way before any formal documentation begins.
Step 1: GC Profile Presentation
Instead of a cold portal login, we personally present you with surrogate profiles that have been hand-selected for your specific family. These women have already been vetted against your "non-negotiables," but more importantly, we look for a "vibe" match—someone whose lifestyle and motivations resonate with your story. You’ll receive a comprehensive look at her life, her family, and her "why," allowing you to sit with the information and feel out the potential connection before any pressure is applied.
Step 2: "Meet & Greet" Call
This is the moment the journey truly begins to feel real. We facilitate a warm, guided video or in-person meeting where you can move past the paper profile and speak heart-to-heart with the potential surrogate. We are there to help navigate the conversation, ensuring you both feel comfortable discussing everything from communication preferences to birth intentions. The goal isn't just to check boxes; it's to see if there is a genuine spark of mutual respect and excitement that says, "We want to do this together."
Step 3: Match Confirmation &
Kick-off
When that mutual "Yes!" is declared, it’s a milestone worth celebrating. We officially lock in your match, which reserves your place in the surrogate’s journey and allows us to notify the legal and medical teams that the "Dream Team" is assembled. This confirmation triggers the transition into the technical execution phase, but we take a moment first to recognize that you are no longer just "Intended Parents"—you are now part of a dedicated team working toward a common miracle.
Step 1: GC Profile Presentation
Instead of a cold portal login, we personally present you with surrogate profiles that have been hand-selected for your specific family. These women have already been vetted against your "non-negotiables," but more importantly, we look for a "vibe" match—someone whose lifestyle and motivations resonate with your story. You’ll receive a comprehensive look at her life, her family, and her "why," allowing you to sit with the information and feel out the potential connection before any pressure is applied.
Step 2: "Meet & Greet" Call
This is the moment the journey truly begins to feel real. We facilitate a warm, guided video or in-person meeting where you can move past the paper profile and speak heart-to-heart with the potential surrogate. We are there to help navigate the conversation, ensuring you both feel comfortable discussing everything from communication preferences to birth intentions. The goal isn't just to check boxes; it's to see if there is a genuine spark of mutual respect and excitement that says, "We want to do this together."
Step 2: "Meet & Greet" Call
This is the moment the journey truly begins to feel real. We facilitate a warm, guided video or in-person meeting where you can move past the paper profile and speak heart-to-heart with the potential surrogate. We are there to help navigate the conversation, ensuring you both feel comfortable discussing everything from communication preferences to birth intentions. The goal isn't just to check boxes; it's to see if there is a genuine spark of mutual respect and excitement that says, "We want to do this together."
Step 3: Match Confirmation &
Kick-off
When that mutual "Yes!" is declared, it’s a milestone worth celebrating. We officially lock in your match, which reserves your place in the surrogate’s journey and allows us to notify the legal and medical teams that the "Dream Team" is assembled. This confirmation triggers the transition into the technical execution phase, but we take a moment first to recognize that you are no longer just "Intended Parents"—you are now part of a dedicated team working toward a common miracle.
Step 1: Med Screen & The GCA
As soon as the match is official, we move into the dual-track of medical validation and legal security. The surrogate travels to your fertility clinic for an intensive "Med Screen," where your physician confirms her physical readiness through bloodwork and ultrasounds. Simultaneously, specialized attorneys begin drafting the Gestational Carrier Agreement (GCA). This isn't just a contract; it's a comprehensive roadmap that formalizes every detail discussed in your match call—from financial disbursements to birth preferences—ensuring you have a "Gold Standard" legal shield before the first medication is ever taken.
Step 2: Medication, Monitoring & Transfer
Once "Legal Clearance" is issued, the surrogate begins a precise medication protocol (often involving estrogen and progesterone) to prepare her uterine lining for the embryo. We coordinate her local monitoring appointments and manage all travel logistics as she returns to your IVF clinic for the Embryo Transfer. This procedure is quick and non-invasive, but it is the pivotal moment of the entire journey. We ensure the surrogate is supported and that you are kept in the loop for every clinical update, allowing you to share in the excitement of this milestone.
Step 2: Medication, Monitoring & Transfer
Once "Legal Clearance" is issued, the surrogate begins a precise medication protocol (often involving estrogen and progesterone) to prepare her uterine lining for the embryo. We coordinate her local monitoring appointments and manage all travel logistics as she returns to your IVF clinic for the Embryo Transfer. This procedure is quick and non-invasive, but it is the pivotal moment of the entire journey. We ensure the surrogate is supported and that you are kept in the loop for every clinical update, allowing you to share in the excitement of this milestone.
Step 3: The "Two-Week Wait" & Heartbeat Confirmation
The "Two-Week Wait" is the period between the transfer and the first HCG blood test (the "Beta" test) to confirm pregnancy. We support you through this emotional window, coordinating the 1st and 2nd Beta tests to ensure HCG levels are rising appropriately. Once a pregnancy is confirmed, we look forward to the 6–8 week ultrasound. Hearing that first heartbeat is a transformative milestone that officially graduates the surrogate from the fertility clinic to her local OBGYN.
Step 1: OBGYN Transition &
Trimester Milestones
Once the pregnancy is stable, the surrogate transitions to her local OBGYN for routine prenatal care. We coordinate the transfer of medical records and manage the logistics for major milestones, such as the 12-week NIPT screening and the critical 20-week anatomy scan. You will receive detailed updates following these appointments, allowing you to stay intimately connected to your baby’s development while we handle the administrative communication with the medical providers.
Step 2: Establishing Parental Rights (PBO)
Leveraging the "Gold Standard" of the Vermont Parentage Act, we begin the specialized legal filings required to obtain your Pre-Birth Order (PBO) during the second trimester. This court order is the definitive legal document that instructs the hospital and the Department of Health to place your names directly on the original birth certificate. We manage this process end-to-end, working with reproductive attorneys to ensure your parental rights are fully secured long before the delivery date.
Step 3: The Hospital Birth Plan
As you enter the third trimester, we facilitate the creation of a comprehensive hospital birth plan to ensure a seamless delivery experience. This plan addresses the logistical details—such as who will be in the delivery room, who will provide immediate skin-to-skin care, and how the hospital staff should handle the hand-off of the baby. By refining these details early, we ensure that the hospital staff is fully aligned with your vision, preventing any confusion during the excitement of the birth.
Step 1: OBGYN Transition &
Trimester Milestones
Once the pregnancy is stable, the surrogate transitions to her local OBGYN for routine prenatal care. We coordinate the transfer of medical records and manage the logistics for major milestones, such as the 12-week NIPT screening and the critical 20-week anatomy scan. You will receive detailed updates following these appointments, allowing you to stay intimately connected to your baby’s development while we handle the administrative communication with the medical providers.
Step 2: Establishing Parental Rights (PBO)
Leveraging the "Gold Standard" of the Vermont Parentage Act, we begin the specialized legal filings required to obtain your Pre-Birth Order (PBO) during the second trimester. This court order is the definitive legal document that instructs the hospital and the Department of Health to place your names directly on the original birth certificate. We manage this process end-to-end, working with reproductive attorneys to ensure your parental rights are fully secured long before the delivery date.
Step 2: Establishing Parental Rights (PBO)
Leveraging the "Gold Standard" of the Vermont Parentage Act, we begin the specialized legal filings required to obtain your Pre-Birth Order (PBO) during the second trimester. This court order is the definitive legal document that instructs the hospital and the Department of Health to place your names directly on the original birth certificate. We manage this process end-to-end, working with reproductive attorneys to ensure your parental rights are fully secured long before the delivery date.
Step 3: The Hospital Birth Plan
As you enter the third trimester, we facilitate the creation of a comprehensive hospital birth plan to ensure a seamless delivery experience. This plan addresses the logistical details—such as who will be in the delivery room, who will provide immediate skin-to-skin care, and how the hospital staff should handle the hand-off of the baby. By refining these details early, we ensure that the hospital staff is fully aligned with your vision, preventing any confusion during the excitement of the birth.
Step 1: OBGYN Transition &
Trimester Milestones
Once the pregnancy is stable, the surrogate transitions to her local OBGYN for routine prenatal care. We coordinate the transfer of medical records and manage the logistics for major milestones, such as the 12-week NIPT screening and the critical 20-week anatomy scan. You will receive detailed updates following these appointments, allowing you to stay intimately connected to your baby’s development while we handle the administrative communication with the medical providers.
Step 2: Establishing Parental Rights (PBO)
Leveraging the "Gold Standard" of the Vermont Parentage Act, we begin the specialized legal filings required to obtain your Pre-Birth Order (PBO) during the second trimester. This court order is the definitive legal document that instructs the hospital and the Department of Health to place your names directly on the original birth certificate. We manage this process end-to-end, working with reproductive attorneys to ensure your parental rights are fully secured long before the delivery date.
Step 2: Establishing Parental Rights (PBO)
Leveraging the "Gold Standard" of the Vermont Parentage Act, we begin the specialized legal filings required to obtain your Pre-Birth Order (PBO) during the second trimester. This court order is the definitive legal document that instructs the hospital and the Department of Health to place your names directly on the original birth certificate. We manage this process end-to-end, working with reproductive attorneys to ensure your parental rights are fully secured long before the delivery date.
Step 3: The Hospital Birth Plan
As you enter the third trimester, we facilitate the creation of a comprehensive hospital birth plan to ensure a seamless delivery experience. This plan addresses the logistical details—such as who will be in the delivery room, who will provide immediate skin-to-skin care, and how the hospital staff should handle the hand-off of the baby. By refining these details early, we ensure that the hospital staff is fully aligned with your vision, preventing any confusion during the excitement of the birth.
Step 1: Post-Birth Support &
Surrogate Farewell
We begin with a brief, no-pressure conversation to get to know each other. This free consultation is our first opportunity to connect personally, explore your family-building goals, and provide a transparent overview of the surrogacy landscape. We prioritize education here, ensuring you understand the "Onne Life" way before any formal documentation begins.
Step 2: Travel Logistics & Global Homecoming
Once you are ready to move beyond the initial inquiry, we facilitate a comprehensive Strategy Call to define the specific parameters of your journey. This call ensures you have total clarity on our scope of services and agency policies, allowing us to begin the profile creation process with a clear and unified vision.
Step 2: Travel Logistics & Global Homecoming
Once you are ready to move beyond the initial inquiry, we facilitate a comprehensive Strategy Call to define the specific parameters of your journey. This call ensures you have total clarity on our scope of services and agency policies, allowing us to begin the profile creation process with a clear and unified vision.
Step 3: Final Escrow & Journey Closing
We begin with a brief, no-pressure conversation to get to know each other. This free consultation is our first opportunity to connect personally, explore your family-building goals, and provide a transparent overview of the surrogacy landscape. We prioritize education here, ensuring you understand the "Onne Life" way before any formal documentation begins.
