Ethics & Our Approach
Surrogacy is a profound responsibility. At Tandem Surrogacy, ethics are not a philosophy we reference lightly, they are the framework that guides every decision we make, from screening and matching to communication, medical coordination, and legal protections.
Our approach is designed to ensure gestational carriers and intended parents feel respected, informed, and supported at every stage of the journey.
Ethics as the Foundation of Care
At Tandem, everything we do is rooted in respect, safety, and integrity. Surrogacy is a deeply personal experience, and the people involved deserve an agency that protects their well-being, honors boundaries, and approaches every decision with care.
Ethical gestational surrogacy requires consistency, transparency, and accountability. Our surrogacy care approach is built around clear expectations, open communication, and a commitment to doing what is right, even when it requires slowing down or making difficult choices.
Guided by ASRM Standards
Tandem Surrogacy follows guidance from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), which establishes best practices for ethical surrogacy in the United States. These standards inform how we screen gestational carriers, support intended parents, coordinate medical care, and structure the matching process.
By aligning our program with ASRM recommendations, we help ensure that safety, fairness, informed consent, and ethical treatment remain central throughout the surrogacy journey.
Respect for Autonomy and Informed Consent
Gestational Carrier Autonomy
Gestational carriers maintain autonomy over their bodies and medical care. They receive complete, honest information about the process and are supported in making decisions that prioritize their physical and emotional health. There is no pressure, no rushing, and no expectation to proceed without full understanding and consent.
Intended Parent Clarity
Intended parents are provided with transparent information about timelines, responsibilities, and expectations. Our role is to ensure families understand each step of the process so they can move forward with confidence and clarity.
Strong Guardrails with Compassionate Guidance
Ethical surrogacy requires both structure and empathy. Tandem works closely with trusted fertility clinics, licensed mental health professionals, and experienced reproductive law attorneys to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
These partnerships help protect everyone involved while providing compassionate support throughout what can be an emotionally complex journey. No one navigates the process alone.
Responsibility Over Convenience
Doing what is ethical is not always the fastest or easiest path. At times, it means asking more questions, allowing additional time, or declining to move forward when something does not align with our standards.
Choosing Tandem means choosing a surrogacy agency that prioritizes responsibility over convenience and long-term well-being over short-term outcomes. Our commitment is to create safe, respectful, and life-changing surrogacy journeys grounded in the highest standards of care.