This varies from case to case.  If the surrogate and intended parents are within a few hours’ drive of each other, the intended parents will typically wait to hear that their surrogate is in labor and then drive to the hospital.  For intended parents who are further away, some will travel a few weeks in advance (and work remotely if possible) and others will take a “wait and see” approach and travel once the surrogate’s obstetrician indicates that labor is imminent. If there is a scheduled induction or c-section, most intended parents will travel a day or two in advance to make sure they arrive and are settled before delivery.