Can You Work During Your Surrogacy Journey?
One of the common concerns about surrogacy is whether you’ll be able to balance it with your job.
Surrogacy and Work Can Coexist
Surrogacy and work coexist smoothly when you work with a surrogacy agency. Much of the process takes place virtually, allowing you to complete interviews via video conference and meet intended parents through an agency-facilitated match meeting. You can easily fit a few hours for applying, interviewing, and attending educational sessions around your schedule.
Key Appointments and Flexibility
You’ll first attend an in-person medical screening, including lab tests, blood work, drug testing, and a uterine evaluation. Since the timing depends on your menstrual cycle, you’ll need some flexibility with work for this appointment and any travel. Don’t worry, travel costs are covered. After that, you’ll attend a few monitoring appointments to check hormone levels and the lining of your uterus. You can schedule these quick appointments early in the morning, allowing you to minimize time off from work.
Planning for the Embryo Transfer
The embryo transfer is another key appointment. Your IVF doctor provides a calendar predicting when this will happen, so you can request time off with advance notice. Whether you drive or need to travel (which is covered), you’ll rest after the procedure to give the embryo the best chance to implant. Once pregnant, you’ll have a few more visits with your IVF doctor before moving on to your regular OB-GYN for prenatal care.
Surrogacy and Work: A Balance
If you worry about balancing surrogacy with your job, rest assured—you can manage both with the right planning, strong family support, and a workplace that encourages your journey. You can successfully balance your career and your role as a surrogate.
You Can Do Both!
So, if you’ve been worried about balancing work with surrogacy, rest assured that it’s entirely manageable. With the right planning, strong family support, and a workplace that encourages your journey, you can successfully navigate both your career and your role as a surrogate.
If you’re considering surrogacy or have any concerns, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we can make dreams come true!