For more than 10 years our surrogacy pregnancy rate has been over 80% and over 87% using donor eggs. This is a direct result of our embryologists and IVF doctors, who have more than 150 years of combined industry experience.
We’re proud of our successful matching process that relies on detailed criteria to assure the greatest compatibility. You will receive an in-depth profile of the Surrogate Mother, including photographs, medical history, education, and other relevant information.
Our selection standards go far beyond the widely accepted FDA standards. Prior to being accepted into our program, prospective Surrogates undergo a thorough pre-screening by an OB physician, preliminary diagnostic screening, background check, and an intensive psychological assessment.
You can count on detailed reports on both the baby and the Surrogate Mother sent to you. An experienced physician will closely monitor your Surrogate’s pregnancy and if needed, you can directly communicate with the physician.
Both you and the Surrogate Mother will be provided with a Case Manager throughout the process to provide constant communication and support. Our psychologist monitors Surrogates to ensure continued emotional stability and a clean lifestyle. Post-delivery support includes legal documents, pediatrician referral, and ongoing Case Manager and psychologist services.
All parties are represented by independent legal counsel, eliminating any conflicts of interest. Clear terms and guidelines are established for the entire process. Establishment of Parental Rights puts your name on the birth certificate.
| Age | 35 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2011 |
| C-Sections | 2 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 23 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2013 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 27 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 32 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2013 |
| C-Sections | 2 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 36 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2013-twins |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | open, prefers weekly, milestones |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 26 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2014 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 26 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 34 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Yes |
| Age | 35 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Regular |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Yes |
| Age | 27 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Prefers contact |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 34 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 26 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2019 |
| C-Sections | 2 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes if dr says it's safe |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Yes |
| Age | 21 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes if dr says it's safe |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 23 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | yes, if dr says it's safe |
| Relationship with IPs | open via text and phone only |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 25 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | open at least 1x per month |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 29 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | prefers minimal |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Yes |
| Age | 22 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 22 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 30 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 2 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Open |
| Age | 22 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Yes |
| Age | 30 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 2 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 29 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Yes |
| Age | 32 |
| State | CA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 33 |
| State | SCA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | Yes |
| Age | 25 |
| State | CO |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 28 |
| State | CO |
| Last Delivery | 2013 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 26 |
| State | CO |
| Last Delivery | 2014 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 29 |
| State | NV |
| Last Delivery | 2009 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 28 |
| State | NV |
| Last Delivery | 2013 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Regular, see email |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 35 |
| State | NV |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 21 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | frequent contact |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 25 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 33 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 27 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2014 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | open, no more than weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 24 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2019 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | consistent |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 27 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 7/9/1905 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | at least 2-3 check ins per month |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 27 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 28 |
| State | OR |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 25 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | regular contact |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 25 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 25 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 2 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 26 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 24 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open, prefers contact |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 29 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2013 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 25 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 30 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2013 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open 1x per week at most |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2009 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 30 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 30 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2012 |
| C-Sections | 2 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Prefers contact, no more than weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 26 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 21 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 28 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | frequent contact |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 26 |
| State | TX |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 21 |
| State | WA |
| Last Delivery | 2018 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | weekly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 34 |
| State | WA |
| Last Delivery | |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | as much as possible |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 25 |
| State | WA |
| Last Delivery | 2017 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 24 |
| State | WA |
| Last Delivery | 2014 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Up to monthly |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 28 |
| State | WA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | N0 |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 30 |
| State | WA |
| Last Delivery | 2016 |
| C-Sections | 0 |
| Twins? Yes/No | Yes |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 24 |
| State | IL |
| Last Delivery | 2013 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
| Age | 31 |
| State | IL |
| Last Delivery | 2015 |
| C-Sections | 1 |
| Twins? Yes/No | No |
| Relationship with IPs | Open |
| Experienced Surrogate? Yes/No | No |
A gestational Surrogate, also known as a carrier, is a woman who agrees to carry and deliver a baby for another couple or individual. During this surrogacy arrangement, the eggs used to produce embryos are not donated by the Surrogate. Since the eggs will be harvested from one woman and transferred into another, this technique involves the use of IVF (in vitro fertilization). IVF is a procedure in which female eggs are fertilized in the lab and some of the healthy embryos formed are transferred into the Surrogate’s womb.
A gestational carrier is used when a hopeful parent wishes to have a baby and either lacks a womb or is suffering from a health condition that would make carrying a pregnancy harmful. In addition, a Surrogate may be recommended for women with a history that indicates an issue with her womb, like repeated pregnancy losses or IVF failures or when there is no female partner (i.e., single men or gay couple).
Anybody can. At the surrogacy agency, we are willing to help you actualize your parenthood dream, regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our surrogates come from US states that have friendly legislation and do not exclusively limit surrogacy to conventional family models. This means that unlike in some other countries where surrogacy is allowed, anybody can become parents with our California-based, physician-managed agency. Other countries don’t allow same-sex couples, single parents, unwedded couples, or intended parents who require a double donor to have a baby via surrogacy. This is the reason why the United States is a go-to destination for surrogacy journeys for intended parents all around the globe. Surrogacy can be a good option for homosexual couples and single parents to grow their families.
The duration of this process depends on a number of factors. We usually inform hopeful parents to plan on one and a half year from the day they register with our agency until they have a baby. However, it can take longer or be quicker based on the course of the IVF treatment and the legal requirements that are involved.
Your surrogacy journey starts with a initial consultation with our highly-experienced team. During this consultation, you will have the chance to tell us your fertility story and why you have decided to pursue surrogacy to build your family. We will also discuss our surrogacy process, available pricing plans, and answer any questions you may have. Depending on your circumstances and preferences, our team will give you an accurate price estimate and an idea of what will be involved in your surrogacy process. You can click here to sign up for one.
There is no straightforward answer to this question since the total cost is dependent on a lot of factors. Hence, intended parents need to have a complete understanding of the various services needed during surrogacy and the average base pay for Surrogates. This will help you to fully understand the overall cost of surrogacy. At our physician-managed agency, we take great pride in the transparency of our services and pricing. We are going to give you a precise price quotation immediately after the consultation, and the quotation will depend on your situation and preferences.
There are many factors that impact the success rates of a surrogacy pregnancy, such as the health of the surrogate and the embryos’ viability and health. At surrogacy agency, we make sure that all surrogates are already screened before they are presented to intended parents. We, as your IVF clinic, can help you to determine your best chances of achieving a successful pregnancy.
Some women choose to be Surrogates following a personal experience with infertility and want to help an individual or couple actualize their dreams of having a family. Other women may feel that their own family is complete, but like being pregnant and think that helping hopeful couples is a higher calling. But one thing that unites all of these women is the strong desire to help others have their own children.
Surrogates are selfless women who are willing to help intended parents start or grow their families. Although their circumstances may be different, all gestational Surrogates are required to fulfill certain requirements before they are matched with the parents. The actual screening and eligibility may vary from one agency to the other. Surrogacy agency does everything possible to make sure we find your ideal match.
1. Be within a particular age range
2. Quit smoking and use of harmful drugs
3. Have an ideal BMI
4. Have a clean criminal record
5. Be able to attend doctor’s appointments
6. Undergo an in-house assessment and background checks
7. Complete a medical workup and a psychological screening
8. Submit health and drug history information
9. Have already carried at least one successful pregnancy without any complication
This varies case by case, but it usually takes between one day to 2 weeks. The length of the matching process is dependent on your availability and responsiveness. After you file in your application, we will contact you to discuss the surrogacy process. We will also provide answers to any questions you may have and send you our compensation package and other important documents. It usually takes our hopeful parents less than 2 weeks to find an ideal Surrogate. With surrogacy agency, it’s very to find a gestational Surrogate who matches your preferences!
A Surrogate mother needs to undergo a complete history and physical exam to make sure that she has medically and emotionally “okay” to carry a pregnancy. This exam will also identify prospective Surrogates at high risk for sexually transmitted infections. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) suggests that all Surrogates are tested for common infections, like HIV, gonorrhea, hepatitis, syphilis, chlamydia, and cytomegalovirus.
The gestational Surrogate and her spouse (if she has one) need to have an interview with a mental health expert. This interview and the following ones will cover the likely psychological risks that are linked to the surrogacy process, including managing her relationships with the intended parents, her partner, children, and employers. Psychological screening can be carried out at the counselor’s discretion.
Surrogates are usually compensated for the time, energy, and effort they put in to fulfill this role. The compensation agreement is going to be documented in the surrogacy contracts before going ahead with any procedure.
The frequency and the kind of contact that will exist between you and the Surrogate will be specified in your surrogacy plan. Depending on what you and your Surrogate are comfortable with, you can have as little or as much contact with your gestational carrier. A lot of surrogacy agencies provide contact mediation services for the parties involved.
The procedures needed for surrogacy depend on your situation and whether or not you are using donor eggs. If your eggs or that of your partner will be used to create the embryos, you will need to take fertility medications to promote egg production in the ovaries. You will then undergo a minimally invasive egg retrieval procedure at the appropriate time.
After the eggs are collected either from an egg donor or the intended mother, they are going to be fertilized with a donor’s sperm or the intended father’s sperm. The resulting embryos are incubated and evaluated for development before they are transferred to the womb of the surrogate.
Following the embryo transfer, the surrogate will undergo various tests to confirm that pregnancy has been achieved. The carrier will start to receive payments once a healthy fetal heartbeat is heard a few months after the transfer. It’s important that you offer continuous emotional support to your surrogate during the pregnancy and be with her every single step of the process.
You can have your frozen embryos stored at our fertility clinic. If your own family is full, we will advise you on what to do with your embryos. If you would like to remove your embryos from storage, we can help you in the process. If you want, you can make use of your frozen embryos for surrogacy in the future.
A lot of our Surrogates already have an OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist) they work with, and many are going to give birth at the same hospital where they deliver their own babies. All Surrogate mothers will give birth at a hospital close to their home. The decision on where to deliver the baby is usually made together with the obstetrician/gynecologist and the insurance firm, which may have some hospitals they approve. In some cases, our legal team will suggest that delivery take place at a particular hospital.
Intended Parents often want to witness the labor and childbirth process. Your Surrogate’s comfort and the policy of the hospital determine who will be present with the gestational carrier in the delivery room. After the baby is born, he or she will be placed in the nursery or a room given to you. According to the policies of most hospitals, the intended parents cannot take the baby home until the Surrogate has been discharged.
Childbirth is a wonderful, life-changing event for both the intended parents and the surrogate. In most cases, the hopeful parents will meet the surrogate at the clinic for this remarkable experience.
After the birth of the baby and the gestational surrogate is released from the clinic, the new family and the carrier can go back to their home – the intended parents with their bundle of joy and the surrogate mother with the satisfaction of gifting the wonderful gift of parenthood to someone in need. The connection between the new family and the surrogate will last forever, and they may choose to maintain this relationship throughout the baby’s life. We will also help foster this relationship and offer continued support that is required after the surrogacy journey.
The intended parents also need to do a comprehensive history and physical exam to ensure that they are medically “okay” to undergo the IVF procedures. Additionally, the parents need to be screened for genetic disorders, like cystic fibrosis.
The prospective parents are checked for infectious diseases that can be transferred to the surrogate. The screening is performed through blood tests, physical examinations, and questionnaires. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required that this testing is done within a month of the egg retrieval and within a week of collecting the sperm. Although these tests don’t completely remove the risk of transmission, they significantly reduce them. The surrogate should also be advised that embryos could be frozen and stored for six months to retest the hopeful parents. However, this may lower the chances of achieving pregnancy.
Sure. Intended parents who are living with HIV can build their families through surrogacy, thanks to the Special Program of Assisted Reproduction (SPAR). Through HIV testing and a sperm preparation technique, HIV-positive men can safely father a genetically-related baby without any risk to the child or surrogate mother.
Yes, it’s recommended that intended parents receive counseling from a mental health expert. The counselor needs to assess the couple for any untreated psychological issues, addictions, or abuse. The evaluation should also address the couple’s expectations and relationship with the surrogate and include plans for any future relationship with her post-delivery.
All your surrogacy funds are going to be held in a trust account managed by an experienced escrow company. This is to ensure that all monies due for surrogate reimbursements and fees are paid on time. Lastly, we will be in charge of all financial issues. This arrangement helps eliminate the payment-related part from your relationship with the hopeful parents during the surrogacy process.
Surrogacy laws vary from one US state to the other. Only a few states prohibit the practice, but among those that permit surrogacy arrangements, some have friendlier legislation than others. Hopeful parents should be able to go for surrogacy, provided they work with a gestational carrier in a state where the practice is legal. We have a big pool of surrogates who reside in states that are regarded as surrogacy-friendly.
No matter where you and your gestational carrier reside, every surrogacy arrangement must have a legally binding contract. You and your surrogate mother will each have your lawyer who will help draft the contract and make sure your interests are well represented and your rights, are protected. The surrogacy contract will include the surrogate compensation, likely risks, and the rights and responsibilities of each party.
At the surrogacy agency, we are here to help you navigate every single step of your parenthood journey. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding becoming a parent via surrogacy.
Surrogacy usually gives one or both intended parents the chance to share genetic ties with the baby. If you are an intended father with viable, healthy sperm or an intended mother with healthy eggs, your biological material can be utilized to produce the embryo. Most times, this permits both heterosexual couples to be the biological parents of their baby.
No, the birth certificate will bear your name. You, the intended parent, will be the one with full parental rights over the baby.
When using a Surrogate, medical care costs are a big concern for most Intended Parents. To eliminate this concern, we offer Universal Insurance to cover all medical expenses. This minimizes out-of-pocket costs for the Intended Parents. The Surrogate will be enrolled in an insurance plan that covers all medical expenses associated with her pregnancy. Costs included: physician’s visits, ultrasounds, surgical procedures, and other related expenses. With our policy, the Surrogate can choose their own physician and hospital, giving them access to the best possible medical care.
Due to a legal principle called jus soli, babies who are born in the US are automatically eligible for American citizenship and passports, no matter the citizenship of their parents. Hence, most parents who pursue US surrogacy can go back home with their baby without first getting a passport from their own country. However, some international intended parents might decide to or be asked to get temporary visas or passports for their babies at a consulate in the US before they can go back home after the delivery. It’s important that hopeful parents check with immigration lawyers in their home countries for information regarding the best procedures for taking their children back home. At the surrogacy agency, we will help you obtain an American passport through our partners, who are very good at navigating the US passport system.
If you don’t live in the US, you will need to come here only once or twice (for the production of the embryos at the fertility clinic and the birth of the baby), but most international intended parents visit the US about four times during the process. Since each case is different, we do our best to adjust to your individual circumstances. We also have other international intended parents who have their embryos, eggs, or sperm transported to the US. That saves them one trip and we will help with all the transportation arrangements.
This depends on the medical procedures and the legal work required in the state where the baby was born. Generally, we suggest that intended parents plan on going back home after 2 to 4 weeks to allow enough time for DNA testing, legal proceedings, issuance of the baby’s certificate, and application for visas or passports for the child. We will help you navigate through this process. Based on the legal work required, you may be able to return home sooner.
Email us at family@fertile.com if you have any questions before signing up for a consultation. Our expert team is happy to assist you.
You are all set and good to move forward. Focus on the treatment program and let’s bring your baby to you.
Based on the findings you can choose the right treatment package and payment plan including insurance program authorization, paying fully, or selecting the installment contract.
You can bring your card along when visiting for consultation or take a nice and clean pic of the insurance card and send it over email, fax, or through your patient portal.
You will travel to our San Diego location (all expenses covered) for retrieval. Eggs are retrieved vaginally through a 15-minute minimally invasive procedure under sedation. You will return home between 24-48 hours after your retrieval
You will travel to our San Diego location (all expenses covered) for retrieval. Eggs are retrieved vaginally through a 15-minute minimally invasive procedure under sedation. You will return home between 24-48 hours after your retrieval.
Both you and the Intended Parents will have attorneys appointed to discuss agreements and create your contracts. If the Lucina Egg Bank selects you as a banking donor, you will create a contract directly with Physician’s Surrogacy which is the partner surrogacy agency of RSMC.
Once you are matched with either Lucina’s Egg Bank or an Intended Parent, we will conduct a comprehensive medical screening and psychological evaluation.
We will create a profile that highlights your most extraordinary qualities. We will present your profile toprospective Intended Parents and the Lucina egg banking committee.
Surrogate and Intended Parents are matched based on detailed criteria. A comprehensive legal contract is signed with clear legal guidelines for each party
You will travel to our San Diego location with all necessary expenses covered. One of our skilled physicians will retrieve the eggs vaginally through a minimally invasive procedure.
If you meet the pre-qualifications you will be asked to complete part 2 of the application, which will ask in-depth questions about your personality traits, family medical history, and more.
Create an account and complete the pre-qualification application to find out if you qualify. You will find out instantly whether you can be accepted. This application is not a commitment, it’s a simple way to find out if you’re eligible to become an egg donor.
Currently the infertility industry is segmented and each treatment or service is handled by a different provider. Our full-integrated model streamlines an otherwise complicated process. We exist to revolutionize the industry by providing a one-stop-service model to help our patients navigate through the infertility maze, minimizing financial, physical and emotional risks.
The surrogacy agency is fully transparent about the pricing of procedures and any additional costs that may occur before your treatment begins. Some clinics may lower prices before the contract signing but charge more at a later date. We make it our priority that our patients are aware of any potential additional pricing that may occur during the treatment.
Our clinic focuses on family building options regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you identify yourself. We are actively taking additional steps to make members of the LGBT community feel welcome at our clinic. All of our patient-facing staff undergoes LGBT training for family-building clinicians to better support and make you feel welcome.
Our internationally respected team of experts are advancing IVF technologies to enter into a future generation of better outcomes for infertility. While you will have one physician guiding you, you will also benefit from the combined experience and insights of our physicians during weekly case review collaboration meetings. That way you will not only be able to rely on the expertise of one fertility expert, but multiple renowned specialists.
Our team specializes in challenging cases and accept patients who may have been deemed “hopeless” at other clinics. Due to our customized solutions, expertise and full-range of internal collaboration, we are able to maximize pregnancy success rates that surpass the industry average even in complicated cases.
Every situation is unique and every body needs different treatments. Our fertility experts use over 40 customized protocols to increase success rates for our patients whereas many facilities take a “protocol fits all” approach.
The personalized approach even extends to our IVF lab. Our full-time laboratory director and lab team nurture each egg and embryo to support the maximum success of each and every cycle.
We believe that we have the most affordable pricing available in the area. Should you have received a better pricing quote from another local fertility clinic for the same treatment plan we will happily match the price.
Physician’s Surrogacy which is the partner surrogacy agency of RSMC is fully transparent about the pricing of procedures and any additional costs that may occur before your treatment begins. Some clinics may lower prices before the contract signing but charge more at a later date. We make it our priority that our patients are aware of any potential additional pricing that may occur during the treatment.
Our 3rd Generation IVF, also known as Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), is beyond exceptional with our very own specialist leading the medical team. We screen for and identify specific genetic diseases, eliminating inheritance in future generations.
The state-of-the-art laboratory accounts for 30-40% of our success rates. Count on centralized control and strict oversight by an experienced, full-time lab director.
Physician’s Surrogacy, the partner surrogacy agency of RSMC, has a distinct
advantage over other clinics. You’ll have a higher chance of success with our extensive and specialized protocols. We provide customized care that considers many factors contributing to infertility and identifies the best next steps.
Everything you need is in-house, which makes your journey easier. We provide consistent communication and care while guiding you through the process.
Our expansive surrogacy program features a stringent screening and selection process. This ensures our surrogates are healthy and highly qualified to carry a pregnancy to term.
When it comes to your journey, our goal is to make it as smooth and seamless as possible. Our proprietary insurance plans cover third party-related medical expenses as well as unexpected situations.
A surrogate is a partner throughout your journey. Our surrogacy program has a strict screening and selection process so you can trust your surrogate is healthy and highly qualified to carry a pregnancy to term.
The path to parenthood is a physical and emotional journey. Count on qualified physicians and reproductive specialists to guide you through each step for a successful pregnancy.
You’ll have a higher chance of finding a perfect match with our egg donation program, which features diverse women of various backgrounds.
Feel confident knowing our doctors and embryologists have more than 150 years combined experience, resulting in high surrogate and egg donor pregnancy rates (80% and 87% respectively).
If IVF or IUI is not an option, RSMC helps you find a surrogate through our in-house, OB-managed surrogacy program. Through our program, all Surrogates have been pre-screened with our proprietary process, offering you peace of mind and confidence by ensuring their medical and emotional readiness to help you achieve your dream. Our program is less than 50% below the national average for pre-term delivery rates, maximizing the safety for both the Surrogate and your baby. An experienced physician will closely monitor the pregnancy along with your case manager. Detailed reports are sent directly to you on a weekly basis. Your Surrogate has a dedicated case manager and psychologist to support her throughout the journey.
Egg donation allows individuals and couples to experience parenthood by using another woman’s eggs. Utilizing donor eggs is a great option for women who have undergone treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation. After these treatments, women are unable to naturally reproduce using their own eggs. The process involves utilizing eggs from another woman and fertilizing them with sperm to create an embryo. The embryo is then implanted in the intended mother or surrogate’suterus via IVF.
Today, the power is in your hands to delay parenthood to pursue your career, educational or personal goals. Most women don’t realize there is a dramatic decline in egg quality during your 30s and fertility preservation puts you in control of your timeline. The process is similar to IVF, but instead of the embryos being created and transferred, they are cryopreserved and stored. Once you have discussed everything with your partner and standard fertility testing has been completed, your physician determines which option is best for you. We have made fertility preservation even more accessible by offering one of the most egg freezing programs.
This option makes it possible for both you and you partner to have a biological connection to your child. It is the exact same process as IVF. However, the eggs are retrieved from one partner and the resulting embryos are transferred into the carrying mother’s uterus. Since you are going through the process together, fertility medications are used to sync your cycles. The woman who is providing the eggs goes through an ovarian stimulation cycle and the egg retrieval procedure.
IVF is another popular option for many situations, especially if you are using donor eggs. In the process of IVF, you/your partner/Egg Donor undergo ovarian stimulation to develop mature eggs which are then removed from the ovaries and fertilized in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are transferred into either your uterus, your partner’s uterus, or a Gestational Carrier if needed. Moreover, our IVF pricing is one of the most comprehensive ones in California and neighboring states.
Also referred to as artificial insemination, in which washed and prepared sperm is placed near the egg inside the uterus during an ovulation cycle. Fertility drugs are used to help track ovulation and increase your chances of success. In this case, your or your partner’s eggs and donor sperm will be used for embryo creation.
You’ll find your perfect match through our extensive donor database. Whether you are looking for a donor with high IQ, specific aesthetics, gifts or talents, our matching program assures you select the characteristics most important to you.
Your journey to parenthood will be shorter and more predictable because of our Egg Bank. Quality donor eggs are frozen through vitrification and stored in our on-site laboratory. Electing to use bank to eggs puts you in control of your timeline, since they are available for immediate use. Additionally, selecting donors from our bank eliminates waiting time and unforeseen setbacks. You will maximize success rates due to a guaranteed yield of high quality, mature eggs.
Your journey to parenthood will be shorter and more predictable because of our Egg Bank. Quality donor eggs are frozen through vitrification and stored in our on-site laboratory. Electing to use banked eggs puts you in control of your timeline since they are available for immediate use. Additionally, selecting donors from our bank eliminates waiting time and unforeseen setbacks. You will maximize success rates due to a guaranteed yield of high-quality, mature eggs.
Our egg bank makes your journey to fatherhood shorter and less risky. It puts you in complete control of your timeline since banked eggs are available for immediate use. Selecting from our egg bank also eliminates waiting time and unforeseen setbacks. When you use our egg bank, you are guaranteed high-quality eggs, which maximizes success rates. Get Egg Bank Access.
You can also use the eggs of someone you know, such as a close friend or family member. You’ll already know your donor’s personality, and potentially their health and family background. They will also have the unique opportunity to be a part of your child’s life, which can be incredibly rewarding. A known donor will still be required to go through the same screening and retrieval process as an anonymous donor
If you decide to go with an anonymous donor, surrogacy agency has an extensive donor database to choose from. Our donors are thoroughly screened to ensure that they have high-quality and viable eggs. Our extensive database consists of a wide variety of donors worldwide, allowing you to select the Egg Donor that best suits your wants and needs.
While seeing your reproductive endocrinologist, you discuss your efforts and failed attempts. Your doctor may draw blood, test and evaluate hormone levels, as well as collect a sperm sample from your partner. There are several tests and evaluations your doctor will use to determine infertility. (Infertility Diagnosis and Testing) Once lab results are back, your doctor will discuss the treatment options and next steps. While the road leading to this point may not have been easy, you are not alone.
Our medical team at the surrogacy agency will help you have the family of your dreams. We specialize in challenging cases and are dedicated to helping you achieve your family goals.
It’s been months, maybe a year, since you’ve started trying. Tracking your ovulation and planning accordingly has not been successful. You and your partner start to google reasons why you’re not able to conceive with the hope of finding a new method. You try the recommended methods, but the result is the same. Uneasiness sets in and you both decide it’s time to see a fertility specialist.
It’s been a couple of months and your period continues to be consistent and on time. You may start to wonder if your timing is off. During this phase, you may try to be more clever and start utilizing ovulation trackers to understand your fertility window.
Now that you know when you are ovulating, you plan accordingly, hoping for a positive result. Unfortunately, no signs of pregnancy occur. You start to become concerned and compare your situation to those of your friends and family who were able to conceive in the same amount of time.
After you and your partner have decided it’s time to start a family, you both stop using birth control and let nature take its course. At this time, you may not be tracking your fertility window and may be having sex whenever the mood is right.
Following the preimplantation genetic screening process, which makes sure there are normal numbers of chromosomes and diagnoses possible genetic disorders, the most viable, healthiest embryos are selected for freezing. Thanks to the development of vitrification also known as flash freezing, you have a better chance of having a successful pregnancy using frozen embryos. Vitrification enables over 90% of frozen embryos to survive the thawing process and prevents them from declining in quality. Your embryos are gently handled and securely stored in our on-site lab. Unlike other fertility laboratories, the surrogacy agency has a lab director that works full time, which shows our commitment to quality since more than 40 % of IVF success depends on the laboratory.
For fertilization to take place, the harvested egg and best-quality sperm are “mixed” and left in a Petri dish containing a culture media and then placed in an incubator. This dish is closely watched to check if fertilization has occurred. Once the eggs are fertilized, they are referred to as an embryo or a blastocyst on the 5th day of development. Our in-house embryologist will then nurture the embryos until they are ready to be implanted or frozen, even if that means working outside the standard operating time. For instance, if an oocyte is not yet mature, we will wait for it to achieve maturation and then ICSI it at the right time.
The egg retrieval is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure, that lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. You will be put to sleep by anesthesia for the procedure. Using ultrasound technology, your physician will retrieve the eggs with a fine, hollow needle attached to an ultrasound scan probe. Once the eggs are retrieved, the partner’s fresh or frozen sample of semen or donated sperm you have selected beforehand is washed.
The day after hatching, the embryo is transferred to the uterus where it will hopefully implant and result in a successful pregnancy.
The embryo is held with a specialized holding pipette. A very delicate, hollow needle is used to expel the acidic solution against the outer “shell” (zona pellucida) of the embryo. The acidic solution creates a small hole in the shell.
The collected sperm are examined and evaluated for their health, strength, and motility. The patient may choose to utilize the sperm to fertilize his partner’s or a donor’s egg or may also choose to preserve the sperm for later use.
The collected sperm samples are separated into multiple containers. Skilled lab technicians will use cryoprotectant, a substance used to protect the sperm from freezing damage. The frozen vials of sperm are stored in the lab until the patient is ready to use them
The male patient will provide a semen sample through masturbation. If the patient does not produce sperm in the ejaculation, a sperm sample may be taken from his testes involving MESA, a surgical retrieval.
When the embryos are ready for PGS and PGD testing, six to eight cells are extracted from the embryo (usually after day 5 or 6). This is called a blastocyst biopsy. During the biopsy, our laboratory technician uses a narrow biopsy pipette to remove cells from the outer layer of cells (trophectoderm). The embryologist will then freeze the embryo and wait for the test results.
Genetic testing is usually completed within one day of the embryo biopsy, which allows for a timely embryo transfer. During this step, chromosomes are inspected for genetic abnormalities.
After the egg has been fertilized, embryos are transferred into a fluid that allows them to develop for several days. On day three, the healthy embryos should have developed into eight cells.
The dish is placed in an incubator to allow for fertilization. After fertilization has taken place, the embryo is then transferred into the uterus or frozen for future implantation.
A sperm sample is taken from the man’s semen or is extracted from his testes if he has trouble ejaculating with sperm. Motile sperm are selected, prepared, and washed for insemination. Additionally, the woman’s eggs are surgically extracted from her ovaries. Mature eggs are chosen for injection.
Once ovulation occurs, the washed and selected sperm will be inserted using a thin catheter (tube) through your cervix and into the uterus. If ovulation doesn’t occur, you may be administered an HCG shot. Once the shot is administered, the insemination process will continue within 24 to 40 hours.
IUI typically takes place during a natural ovulation cycle without the use of fertility drugs. The procedure is done between day 12 and 16 of a woman’s menstrual cycle. In certain situations, fertility drugs may be used to help stimulate your ovaries and develop multiple mature eggs for fertilization. If needed, fertility drugs are typically administered at the beginning of a menstrual cycle.
Once a donor is matched, the intended mother/Surrogate and the donor will undergo medical screening and start the cycle synchronization. You have to partner with a fertility clinic to complete this step. The surrogacy agency itself is a full-service fertility center and has a reputable record of above national average success rate.
Both the intended mother/surrogate and the donor will undergo various medical and psychological screening. Once all the screenings are passed, the donor and recipient will start taking medications to synchronize their menstrual cycles.
The resulting embryos are transferred into the recipient’s womb. A blood test is done after two weeks to determine if the transfer was a success and pregnancy is achieved. The extra embryos can be frozen to be used later.
After the Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) process, which ensures there are normal chromosome numbers and detects potential genetic disorders, the healthiest embryos are chosen to be inserted into your (or a chosen surrogate’s) uterus. Two weeks after the embryo transfer, your physician will take a final blood test to measure the level of your hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone. Elevated hCG levels typically suggest a positive pregnancy test.
For fertilization to occur, the retrieved egg and highest-quality sperm are combined and left in a dish to culture in an incubator. The dish is closely monitored to see if any of the eggs have been fertilized. Once fertilized, the egg becomes an embryo, also called a blastocyst on the fifth day of development. Our full-time on-site embryologists nurture each embryo at the appropriate time even if it falls outside of standard business operating hours. For example: If an oocyte is immature, our lab will wait for maturation and then perform ICSI of the oocyte at the appropriate time.
egg retrieval is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure, that lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. You will be put to sleep by anesthesia for the procedure. Using ultrasound technology, your physician will retrieve your eggs with a fine, hollow needle attached to an ultrasound scan probe. Once the eggs are retrieved, your partner’s fresh or frozen sample of semen or donated sperm you have selected beforehand is utilized for fertilization. The sperm are washed, and the best-quality sperm extracted will be used to fertilize the eggs.
Your physician will create a personalized medication schedule that details the necessary fertility drugs and hormone injections you will need. Medication and injections are administered to stimulate your ovaries to develop a greater number of mature eggs for fertilization. Each woman responds to fertility drugs and hormones differently, so customized protocols are essential to success. We will monitor you carefully, helping you understand the changes in your body, and keep track of how your follicles are developing.
Once your physician creates your plan of care, you will meet with a financial coordinator. The coordinator will review with you a summary of the health benefits obtained from your insurance provider. The coordinator will provide you with a detailed quotation based on the treatment plan outlined by your physician and will also discuss any financial questions you may have. If you have obtained other quotes, we recommend you bring them to the appointment, and your financial coordinator can review them with you to compare the proposed services and costs.
Your Reproductive Endocrinologist will consider all factors and develop a comprehensive plan of care, also known as your treatment plan. The plan includes the recommendations for treatment from the physician and allows your financial coordinator to create an accurate quotation once you meet.
All initial onsite consultations will include a fertility evaluation, which consists of a physical examination, follicular ultrasound and testing, allowing the physician to evaluate your current fertility status and create a comprehensive treatment plan. If you elect for an initial virtual consultation, your fertility specialist will schedule your fertility evaluation at a subsequent visit.
The consultation includes a comprehensive evaluation with your physician. Together, you will review your goals and medical records, allowing ample time to discuss your goals and questions. We encourage you to write down your questions before your visit to enable you to maximize the time spent with your physician.
Upon your arrival, you will check in with a Patient Care Coordinator.
