Joint Meeting Between Gestational Carrier and Intended Parents

At Makana Health, we are committed to guiding you through every step of your surrogacy journey. A pre-embryo transfer meeting between the gestational carrier and intended parents offers a supportive space to align expectations, set communication preferences, and build mutual understanding, creating a foundation of trust and collaboration for a positive experience.

What Sets Us Apart?

To help ensure that every candidate is emotionally prepared and well-qualified to embark on the family planning journey, Makana Health follows a careful and customized evaluation process that includes the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), a well-established tool for understanding mental health and personality, as well as additional screening tools for depression and anxiety. All comprehensive mental health evaluations and consultations are completed via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. Our services ensure privacy, accessibility, and personalized care in a secure virtual environment.

Makana Health champions diversity and inclusivity through ongoing expansion of our translation capabilities, making clinical evaluations and consultations accessible for every patient, regardless of language. We honor and embrace all forms of family, affirming each individual’s journey, and we proudly stand as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Topics Covered in the Joint Meeting.

  • 1. Communication Style.

    Establish how often you'll stay in touch, preferred methods of communication, and expectations during and after the pregnancy.

  • 2. Boundaries & Roles.

    Discuss comfort levels around updates, medical appointments, and the type of relationship you hope to maintain over time.

  • 3. Shared Decision-Making.

    Clarify how important choices will be made throughout the journey and how you’ll handle any potential disagreements.

  • 4. Emotional Alignment.

    Explore values, goals, and emotional needs to ensure both parties feel supported and ready to move forward together.

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