Surrogacy

On the journey to fulfilling your dream, you may discover alternative paths—such as surrogacy. This option can help make your dream of having a much-wanted baby come true.

What is surrogacy?

Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction in which a woman carries a baby for another individual or couple who are unable to conceive due to medical reasons.

Stages of the Surrogacy Process

Evaluation and selection of the gestational carrier. 2 to 4 months.

Initial recognition ultrasound. Day 1–3 of the menstrual cycle.

Follow-up ultrasound. Day 5–9 of the menstrual cycle.

Ovulation induction: Medication to stimulate the production of mature eggs.

Ultrasound prior to the egg retrieval procedure. Day 9–12 of the menstrual cycle.

Egg retrieval. Day 11–14 of the menstrual cycle.

Semen sample collection. Day 11–14 of the menstrual cycle.

Oocyte insemination and embryo culture. Day 11–19 of the menstrual cycle.

Endometrial preparation of the gestational carrier for fresh or cryopreserved embryo transfer. Day 1–19 of the menstrual cycle.

Embryo transfer. Day 14–19 of the menstrual cycle.

Cryopreservation and embryo preservation. Day 14–19 of the menstrual cycle.

Pregnancy test. Day 28 or 33 of the menstrual cycle.

Gestational ultrasound. Day 45 to 50 of the menstrual cycle.

* Sections 3 to 7 are performed on the woman (intended mother) or the egg donor, when applicable.
* Sections 9 and 10 are performed on the gestational carrier.