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Gold Coast Surrogacy was co-founded by a US-based intended parent who completed their surrogacy journey in Ghana, and a Ghanaian attorney who specializes in surrogacy law. We built this agency because we saw what was missing — a combination of lived client experience and genuine in-house legal expertise. You can read our full story on the About Us page.

Ghana offers a legally structured, culturally accepted surrogacy environment at a fraction of the cost of Western countries. Under Ghana's Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Act 1027, 2020), intended parents can obtain pre-birth parental orders — meaning you can be legally recognized as your child's parent before birth. Ghana is also politically stable, English-speaking, and has international-quality private healthcare options.

Three core differences: (1) Our US co-founder has personally completed this journey — you're getting advice from someone who has lived it, not just managed it. (2) Our Ghanaian co-founder is a practicing surrogacy attorney — legal protection is built in, not outsourced. (3) We publish our pricing openly — no vague quotes, no hidden fees. Most agencies in Ghana offer none of these three things.

Yes. Gestational surrogacy is legally recognized in Ghana under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 2020 (Act 1027). This law allows intended parents to apply for a pre-birth parental order, establishing legal parentage before birth. Our attorney co-founder has handled surrogacy cases under this framework and will explain your specific legal position during your consultation.

Under Act 1027, intended parents can obtain a pre-birth parental order that establishes them as the legal parents before birth. This application must be submitted within 12 weeks of embryo transfer. If a pre-birth order is not obtained in time, a post-birth parental order is also available. Our attorney co-founder manages this process and explains every step clearly.

In most cases, you will need to be present in Ghana at least for the pre-birth court hearing (around week 12 of pregnancy) and at the time of birth. Our attorney co-founder manages all documentation and prepares you fully for every step. Many clients find one short trip for the court hearing, then return for the birth.

This varies by country. For US parents: DNA testing at the US Embassy in Accra, CRBA application, and an emergency passport. Timeline is typically 3–5 weeks post-birth. Our US co-founder has personally navigated this exact process. For UK, French, German, and other parents — we have specific guidance for each country.

View our Pricing page for full details.

No. This is something we feel strongly about. Before you sign anything, you receive a complete, itemized fee agreement. Our attorney co-founder reviews every line with you and answers every question. If something comes up that wasn't anticipated, we discuss it with you transparently before any costs are incurred.

Yes. All packages use milestone-based payment plans — you pay in stages tied to key milestones. There is no large upfront lump sum required. The specific milestone schedule is agreed upon in your fee agreement.

Most journeys take 12–18 months from your initial consultation to the day you bring your baby home. The main variables are: how quickly we find the right surrogate match, how many embryo transfer attempts are needed, and your specific home country's post-birth process. We'll give you a personalized timeline estimate during your consultation.

Yes, and many parents do. Your surrogate lives in our Accra surrogate home, and visits from intended parents are welcomed. We can also coordinate live video calls at ultrasound appointments and send you same-day updates and photos after every scan.

A failed transfer is heartbreaking — and not uncommon. If the first transfer does not result in a confirmed pregnancy, we work with you and our medical partner to plan the next steps. Your agreement will outline how subsequent transfer attempts are handled and costed. We will never leave you without a clear path forward.

We partner with a leading IVF and embryology clinic and a top-tier private delivery hospital in Accra. During your free consultation, we'll share detailed information about our medical partners, including doctor profiles and facility information.

Yes. If you have embryos already created, they can be shipped to our partner clinic in Accra. We coordinate the full logistics of embryo transport. If you need to create embryos with donor eggs, we can coordinate that process too — either locally in Ghana or through international egg banks.

Typically 3–8 weeks, depending on your nationality and the speed of your country's embassy process. US parents typically stay 3–5 weeks. UK parents may stay 6–10 weeks. We prepare you for this timeline in advance so you can plan accordingly. Our Ghana Guide has detailed information about where to stay in Accra.

Visit our For Surrogates page and complete the online application. We review all applications and reach out within 48 hours for an initial conversation. There is no commitment required at that stage — it's just a chance to ask questions on both sides.

Yes. Surrogate compensation and IVF/medical fees are included in your package price. The only costs itemized separately are travel-related expenses. Everything is fully disclosed and explained by our attorney co-founder before you sign anything.