Donation and Surrogacy

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Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Donation

Donation is a powerful option for individuals and couples who need a third party to conceive. Sometimes, the path to parenthood involves a third-party partner—someone who generously donates eggs, sperm, or embryos.

Sperm Donation

This is often used in a simple insemination procedure, or the donated sperm can be used in an IVF cycle.

Egg Donation

Egg Donation Egg Donation Egg DonationThis involves using eggs from a donor, which are then fertilized in an IVF cycle with your partner’s sperm (or donor sperm). The resulting embryos are then transferred to the recipient’s uterus.

Embryo Donation

This involves using an embryo that has already been created through IVF and donated by another individual or couple. This is a wonderful option that gives unused embryos a chance at life.

Becoming an Egg Donor

We are proud to offer an in-house egg donor program for women who wish to give this incredible gift. If you’re a healthy woman between the ages of 20 and 33 with a BMI of 18-25, you might be a great candidate. Donors often feel immense satisfaction knowing they have helped someone become a parent.

Benefits of Donating With Us

Quicker Matching: Our smaller donor base means you’re more likely to be selected quickly.

Financial Compensation: You’ll be compensated for your time and commitment.

A Valued Member of OurCommunity: Our team deeplyappreciates your sacrifice and will make sure you feel cared for and valued throughout the process.

The Process for Donors

Screening: We conduct a thorough medical, genetic and psychological screening to ensure you are a good candidate.

Matching: Once approved, your profile will be shared with potential recipients. Because our program is smaller and community-based, our donors are often chosen quickly.

Cycle Coordination: We'll use medications to align your cycle with the recipient's.

Egg Retrieval: This is a minor, 20-30 minute surgical procedure done under sedation to retrieve your eggs.

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Carrier programs

Surrogacy and Gestational Carriers

A surrogate is a woman who carries a pregnancy for another individual or couple.The distinction between a traditional surrogate and a gestational carrier is an important one.

Traditional Surrogate

Uses her own eggs, fertilized by the intended father’s sperm. She is genetically related to the child. This is a less common approach today.

Gestational Carrier (GC)

Carries a pregnancy using an embryo created with the intended parents’ eggs and sperm (or donor eggs/sperm). The GC has no genetic relationship to the child.This is our preferred and most common path for surrogacy.

The Gestational Carrier Process

Finding a Carrier: You may choose a family member, a friend, or work with an agency.The carrier will undergo a thorough health and psychological screening to ensure she is a good candidate.

Legal Agreements: All parties will enter into a legal contract that outlines expectations, responsibilities, and parentage. California is a“surrogacy friendly” state, which helps ensure a smooth legal process.

Preparing for Pregnancy: The gestational carrier’s cycle is synchronized with the intended mother’s (or egg donor’s). An embryo is then created via IVF and transferred to the carrier’s uterus.

Monitoring and Birth: The carrier is monitored through the early stages of pregnancy.After birth, the baby goes home with the intended parents.

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Who Should Consider a Gestational Carrier?

A gestational carrier is an excellent option for women who have healthy eggs but may have a medical condition that makes carrying a pregnancy difficult or impossible. This includes situations like the absence of a uterus, a history of recurrent miscarriages, or other health risks. It is also a wonderful way for gay partners to have a child biologically related to one of the partners.