Surrogate Alternatives, Inc. (SAI)

I just finished my first journey this past October! Carried and delivered a beautiful set of twins for an amazing couple! Sai was amazing and treated me and the couple the absolute best! Ready to go again for another journey!

I had a fantastic experience as an Intended Parent with SAI. I have a beautiful, healthy, amazing 3-month-old daughter. I cannot say enough good things about SAI - they are truly professionals and have so much experience in the surrogacy space. They know every doctor, hospital, surrogate, agency and have a pulse on everything. After interviewing 3 other agencies, I went with SAI because I felt completely understood by them. They understood me and my husband and were able to match us with the right surrogate quickly. Quick tip: when considering an agency, think about this relationship almost like dating. You want to find an agency that understands you, your values and what matters. This led us to our amazing surrogate who I adore and have nothing but the utmost respect and care for. She is incredible, kind, communicative, organized, thoughtful and just a lovely person. We continue to have a growing friendship and I hope for many years to come. Another reason, I worked with SAI was they were the right size agency. They were small enough where you would get all the attention and care that you need but large enough where their networks are big and they can work fast. From the time we submitted our application, it was 2 weeks to the time we were matched. It was fast! And a little over a year later, we have our dream baby.I was referred by a friend of a friend who works at an IVF clinic in Texas and the doctor at that clinic said SAI is the best. I truly think they have built a strong team and network in the surrogacy space. Of course, nothing is perfect and things do happen in this process but as far as having supportive caring people on your side, SAI will be there along the way.I shared this feedback with SAI already so maybe they will implement it soon. I wish SAI had a support group for Intended Parents. Its an emotional rollercoaster going through this for the first time and it would be nice to connect with other intended parents who understand this journey. My fertility journey was far from easy and so this process brought up lots of fear that I had to work through. So my advice is to find others going through the process with who you can check in regularly and talk about how it is going. I leaned on my one friend quite a bit and that was so helpful.When it comes to costs, the worksheet they shared with you is pretty much exactly the cost of everything. They have the costs very dialed-in.I truly dont have any negative feedback for them. They exceeded all my expectations. The best thing you can do is to be clear about what youre looking for in a surrogate and let them make it happen. They can work magic :-). Best of luck to all you IPs!

This will be my first journey with SAI i simply like all the staff there nice, There welcoming and there always there for you there the best.Being a part of surrogate Alternative, inc. I was referred out to this agency from a friend I’ve came to feel really connected to the staffs and looked forward to every phone calls and emails from everyone one. The support the staff members show each and every surrogate and expecting parents.update 12/21/2020 As a surrogate My Journey was such an amazing experience got to meet new people rewarding journey for me and my family. . Love all the staff there nice, there always there when you need them i would most definitely do it again

I had my first surrogate journey with SAI and it won’t be my last. I went into this wanting to help create a family and I loved all of it including the difficult times. Every pregnancy is different and I thought I’d have a breeze of a surrogate journey since my actual pregnancy with my son was smooth but I was wrong. My surrogate journey was a tad bit difficult due to being on bed rest for some time but SAI made it as smooth as they could for me. Lots of support from the agency and they always checked up on me which I appreciated! If you are looking for an agency I highly recommend SAI as they are very attentive and they offer many services such as support groups for Surro moms.

Ive had 2 surrogate journeys with SAI and plan to come back once I am ready for my next! Everyone is so friendly and professional 💚 Their agency is well established and the communication is great! I highly recommend SAI! Theyre the best surrogate agency!

I started my first surrogacy journey in 2016 (singleton) and recently finished my second surrogacy journey in June 2019 (Twins). To be honest, I never thought about being a surrogate because I had never met anyone who went through it. When I heard one of my co-workers was a surrogate carrying twins (She was a surrogate through SAI and I didn’t know at that time until after I had applied with them.) I thought that was an amazing thing she was doing and it sparked an interest. So I began doing some research and all that surrogacy entails. I decided that this was something I wanted to do. I looked up agencies and what was close to my area. SAI popped up and I went for it. So glad I did because they are truly amazing! Everyone at SAI is there with you every step of the way. They are patient, kind, and they genuinely care about you. The ladies at SAI have gone through surrogacy themselves so they know exactly what you are going through. They are a great support system throughout. They work extremely hard, driving to doctors appointment, transfers, and deliveries to be by the surrogates side. Ive had nothing but positive experiences.In the end, you help in creating a family and you make wonderful friends along the way. When the time comes, I’m looking forward to a third surrogacy journey with Surrogate Alternatives!

SAI has been an amazing agency to work with! Since day 1, they have been nothing but patient, understanding and extremely friendly. When it came down to choosing an agency, I wanted one that not only had longevity and experience in the world of surrogacy but also one that would answer my million and one questions without me feeling silly...SAI embodied all of that. I completed my first journey with them Spring 2019 with an amazing single father whom I still keep in contact this very day! I am now currently on my second journey and while there have been bumps in the road (no journey is the same!) they have still been checking up on me, making sure myself and my IPs are taken care of and just really go above and beyond to make sure things are good and always there when needed!!

Choosing a good surrogate agency is one of the most important parts of your surrogate journey. Choosing SAI means that you will have a very supportive and involved staff standing with you the entire way. I live in AL and even though the agency is in CA, everything was so simple and I didnt have to worry about a thing. They took care of everything for me so there were no hiccups and everything went smoothly.The staff is very friendly and always willing to assist. Someone is always available to answer any questions you might have and the turn around time is quite fast. I started with the SAI in Dec 2018, got matched in Jan 2019, signed contracts in April 2019, and am now 7 weeks pregnant (due June 23, 2020). They call and check on me you before your transfer, when you are going for certain appointments, and just to check on you. They even have a representative come with you to you transfer appointment, they are so involved and I love them for it. This has been an amazing journey and I am very grateful to have SAI on my side throughout it.

I had worked with another agency for a previous journey and was unhappy with their support and commitment. A fellow surrogate referred me to SAI. Their staff is friendly and treat you like family. They try to match their families with surrogates that have similar interests and ideas. They have a very responsive support team, that have either been a surrogate or currently are. On top of this, they provide a monthly support group with fellow surrogates or one on one counseling. They understand that this can be a long and sometimes difficult process and so make sure their surrogates have the support they need. I have been with them for 3 years and completed one successful journey. They made it possible for me to help a couple complete their family.

If your looking for an agency that goes the extra mile then look no further! SAI is an incredible agency that adds a personal touch for every journey. I first worked with SAI in 2011 then moved to a different state. I am thrilled that SAI now works with surrogates in Colorado because I was able to return to them for another journey. I would recommend SAI to all my family and friends. Big thanks to the AMAZING team at SAI!-Ashleigh

I am truly happy and satisfied with this agency. I am halfway through my first journey and I am very pleased. The staff is friendly and very attentive. They do dedicate their time to you, makes me feel like safe and in good hands. I really recommend SAI for Surrogacy. Being able to help intended parents is a great accomplishment. SAI will guide you right and will take care of you.

I could not have asked for a better experience with SAI. From my application to my delivery, everything went very smooth. I was matched with an amazing family who had tried for a baby for over 10 years. I had the pleasure of helping them create TWINS! SAI was supportive and helpful every step of the way. Everything through traveling, doctors appointments, medications, communication between the agency and the parents, all the way to delivery and after! I couldn’t be more thankful for the experience and thankful for the 2nd family that I helped create and gained forever friends.

I have been a 3x surrogate with SAI, let me tell you how WONDERFUL they have been to me and my children ❤, not only did they match me with Amazing IPs all three times, they also had the best retreats and holiday meetings. Sometimes from time to time they reach out to say hi and see how everything is going not to mention but during a very difficult time of my life they were thoughtful enough to send us beautiful flowers. Im not just a surrogate we are Surrogate sisters ❤❤❤ I definitely recommend SAI

Being a part of surrogate Alternative, inc. as a surrogate have been a rewarding journey for me and my family. I was referred out to this agency from a friend, and after a month long of research and comparison I found this agency to fit me the best.I’ve came to feel really connected to the staffs and looked forward to every phone calls and emails from everyone one. The support the staff members show each and every surrogate and expecting parents is incredible. I have and will continue to refer friends to this agency.

SAI was amazing throughout my surrogacy journey. They were able to answer every question I had & were always just a quick phone call or text away. My experience with them as a first time surrogate was amazing & I will be joining them again soon.

Surrogate Alternative is amazing. They were with me throughout my whole journey and even after. They were always happy to help and did everything they could to make sure I was taken care of. The staff is friendly and get back to you quickly if you need anything. They are truly the best agency to go with if you are becoming a surrogate.

There were things that I liked and things that I didnt like about this agency.I really liked their benefit package and a couple of the ladies that I met from the SAI staff (my go to ladies that I would contact when I needed a questsion answered).I didn’t like that I often felt like I was just a petri dish, not an actual human. I didn’t feel like I actually mattered and that I should fit into this perfect mold of a person...like I shouldnmt have any questions at all, even if they were about what would be done to my body. There were many times I was pressured to hurry to get things done (reviewing the contract, paperwork, etc.) when I was extremely nauseous but when I had questions (even about said paperwork) sometimes I would wait weeks for a response. Many times I had to call other ladies in the office who were not assigned to me because I couldn’t get ahold of my specific assigned lady.Often times the staff were surrogates too. This is great because they can relate to what you are going through, but not so great when they cant keep up with the surrogates they are suppose to be helping. Also, I dont live in the same town as the office of SAI and I felt like I was treated different/semi neglected because of this. I often saw the treatment the local surrogates got and it was very different than what I got.This was the only agency I worked with, so I can’t compare to any others. I continued on to work independently (no agency) and it was the same amount of work on my part, but it cost the intended parents way less and there was no middle man.It has been a couple years since I worked with SAI and in the end I helped build a family, but I hope they have worked out these kinks and not hurt anyone on the way. This was my experience and I am a tough cookie, but I feel like a surrogate is a huge part of the equation in this situation and they should all be taken care of and treated equal. We are all on our own journeys and can’t say how someone elses should go.

Surrogate Alternatives helped me throughout the whole process of starting my application, matching me with a perfect family, and finally the birth of a beautiful baby boy!! The family I was a surrogate for was awesome! We still talk now 4 months after I gave birth! I am looking into starting another journey in a year and will choose to use Surrogate alternatives again!!

I have been with SAI for 4 years now and through two journeys, and the staff is always so kind and makes sure everything is going well. I love when they check in and how often they do it. Ive been given so much help with recommendations , especially on how to do my injections. I love to ice and warm up the areas before injections. Warming helps move the oil thats already in your previously objected sites, then the cold helps numb the area for a more sensitive day. Also, warming your oil underneath your boob/in your bra has always been the most effective way for me to heat my oil. If you dont heat it, its basically like peanut butter being objected. Always warm the oil yall. Thats all I have to say. Love you, SAI! ❤️

SAI is phenomenal! I have known these incredible woman for over 10 years. They are genuinely helpful, pleasant to be around, easy to communicate, very well rounded establishment! I love SAI!

SAI is amazing, I’ve been a surrogate 3 times with them and it’s been a great experience, all the ladies are so helpful. Holly, Nicole and Venise are amazing !

Such an amazing group of women; the way they care for their surrogates, and truly are passionate about their mission to build families. Love their office, so inviting and beautiful. Great friendly vibe and support for everyone that comes through their door.

Some of the support staff have no clue what they are talking about.....if someone treats you like youre an idiot for icing your bum before your progesterone injections, and that what you should be doing is heating your bum with a heating pad before you do the injection, from that moment on- stop listening to anything else they have to say. They are not an intelligent source of info.BTW- heating your bum before the injection- makes it 10x worse!Ice is the way to go.SMH.......

I am on my first journey with SAI and I couldn’t be happier, the staff and support has been incredible. I can’t wait to help another family after this. 😁❤️

Always friendly staff. They are very assertive and they respond to you in a very timely manner they educate you on everything you need to know. I love S.A.I

Did a surrogate journey for Sai i got the best IF. Great legit place.

I had a BAD time there and i believe my cousin did too, the service is terriblei dont recommend

The staff was very responsive and kind. I had a great experience

This agency made our dream come true. We came from another agency that made us waste a lot of time and kept our money. Luckily we met SAI and they gave us a substitute immediately. The surrogate was an incredible woman and that shows that the agency has a good selection.They always worked in a very professional, delicate, decisive and warm manner at the same time. I met great people like Carol Jones, who accompanied us throughout this process.I am happy to have met them and been able to hire them.