Newborn Advantage is a for-profit, full-service surrogacy agency founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with additional locations listed in Los Angeles and Atlanta. It describes itself as a boutique agency offering personalized matching and support, and its website presents it as a family business run by a mother and daughter, Mindy Berkson and Courtney Torlai.
The agency works with intended parents and gestational carriers, and its program is structured as full service, meaning matching and ongoing case support are coordinated through the agency rather than assembled separately by the client. An egg donor program is offered alongside surrogacy, so intended parents who need donor eggs as well as a gestational carrier can arrange both through the same organization.
Newborn Advantage says it serves LGBTQ+ intended parents and intended parents living outside the United States. Its surrogate program is open to women living in the United States, and the agency applies its own screening standards covering age, body mass index, prior pregnancy history, previous cesarean deliveries and a non-smoking requirement. Those criteria, along with fee and compensation information on file, appear in the tables further down this page.
Across public reviews, several gestational carriers who have worked with the agency describe recommending it to other prospective surrogates.
Recent ownership change: Sold to Santa Monica Fertility, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners; Encore AMC Partners (announcing also as ForreraGroup) states it acted as exclusive advisor to Newborn Advantage in the sale. The announcement does not state a closing date, and the agency's own site does not disclose the change of control anywhere found. Separately, the complaint in Liu v. M. Berkson LLC, No. 3:24-cv-01999 (N.D. Tex.), states the Texas entity was formerly registered as NEWBORN ADVANTAGE SURROGACY, LLC and LOTUS BLOSSOM CONSULTING, LLC and now files as M. BERKSON, LLC, registered agent Mindy B. Berkson at 3131 McKinney Ave Ste 600, Dallas TX 75204 - i.e. the operating LLC was renamed while the consumer-facing brand stayed 'Newborn Advantage'. Texas does not license surrogacy agencies, so there is no state regulator record to reconcile against.
AI summary of 22 reviews · can make mistakes
Reviewers, both intended parents and surrogates, are overwhelmingly positive about Newborn Advantage. They often describe warm, hands-on support, direct contact with the agency's leadership, and knowledgeable guidance through each step of the process. Not every review is positive, though, and at least one intended parent describes a poor experience.
22 reviews match these filters.
We’ve partnered with New Born Advantage twice now, and I can’t say enough about how incredible the experience has been. Having previously tried to navigate this journey independently, the difference they made was night and day. The quality of their surrogates is exceptional, but what really sets them apart is the rigor of their medical and background screenings—they truly go the extra mile. The matching process was surprisingly fast, and the entire journey felt seamless because of their meticulous follow-through. Above all, we felt genuinely cared for; it was clear at every step that they had our best interests at heart. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a professional, heart-centered approach to such an important milestone.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)My experience with Newborn Advantage lasted a little under 3 years. During that time, I was matched with two sets of IPs. The first were unable to continue their journey, so I was rematched (very quickly - less than 2 weeks). Although the process didn’t go “as planned,” it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. Mindy, Courtney, and Jemma were attentive, courteous, and always as accommodating as they could be. What sets this agency apart from others is the fact that you are directly communicating with the owners. You aren’t a faceless name. Surrogacy is such a special process and anyone who feels called to do it would not regret using Newborn Advantage.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Being a surrogate was something I never thought I would do, but a close friend needed a surrogate and I enjoyed being pregnant so she ended up deciding on this surrogacy company and I cannot say how easy and comforting Mindy and Courtney were through this whole process. While it definitely took some time to get proper clearance from doctors and go through the IVF process, all of the doctors and personnel involved were so kind and thorough. This has been an amazing experience and i'm so happy to have been able to be apart of this journey to help grow life for a couple that have been trying for so long and could not themselves. Courtney and Mindy were so helpful and were amazing to work with! My best friend was so pleased with the experience as well. From the intended parents and surrogate, we are so thankful for the support!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I'm thrilled to be working with Newborn advantage for the third time. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment to creating a positive surrogacy experience have made all the difference. I'm grateful for their support and look forward to another successful journey together.
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See which agencies fit youNewborn Advantage accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 40 years old.
Newborn Advantage requires surrogates to have a BMI of 31 or lower.
Yes. Newborn Advantage requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
No. Newborn Advantage requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
