How it works

A calm, agency-free way for intended parents and gestational surrogates to find each other.

Create a free profile

Surrogates join free, always. Intended parents browse limited previews for free and unlock full profiles and messaging with a membership. Everyone answers the same thoughtful questions about their journey, timeline and preferences.

Browse, save and compare

Browse by state or distance, see who is recently active, and save profiles to come back to. Verified members are clearly labelled; so are those who have not verified yet.

Send a message

When a profile feels right, write to them here. Surrogates can message any intended parent once their profile is complete. Messages are scanned for scam patterns, and you can block or report anyone at any time.

Get to know each other

Talk about expectations, timeline, relationship level and compensation. When you are both comfortable, verify each other the old-fashioned way: a video call with photo ID, and a conversation with each other’s clinic or attorney.

Take the next step off the platform

We make introductions, nothing more. Your clinic handles medical screening, and reproductive attorneys for both sides draw up the agreement and manage any payments through escrow. Never send money to anyone you meet here.

Independent Journey is an introduction platform. We are not a surrogacy agency, law firm, or medical provider, and we do not give legal, medical, or surrogacy advice or recommendations. Members are responsible for verifying everything themselves.