Create A Family through Gestational Surrogacy

Pregnant women

What is Gestational Surrogacy?

Gestational surrogacy is a method for having a child for individuals and couples. Intended parents work with a gestational carrier who becomes pregnant using embryos created with (1) the intended mother’s ovum or donor ovum, and (2) the intended father’s sperm or donor sperm. The Gestational Surrogate has no genetic relationship to the baby. She acts as the oven for a very precious bun!

Who is involved in surrogacy?

The surrogacy process involves the gestational carrier, intended parents, fertility clinic, attorneys who draw up contracts, psychologists who assess the mental state of everyone involved, escrow companies that handle the funds, and an agency that coordinates all parties involved.

At Chesapeake Surrogacy Center, we are involved in every step of the surrogacy process.

We believe our role extends far beyond journey case management.  If you haven’t created embryos yet, we’re happy to walk you through the IVF process. Should you need a donor, we can connect you with excellent local and national egg and sperm donor programs.  Our center also offers support with financial planning, insurance coordination, provider referrals, and delivery hospital arrangements to ensure a smooth journey from start to finish.

What does the medical cycle involve?

Prior to the embryo transfer, the carrier takes cycling medications to control and suppress ovulation and build up the uterine lining to prepare for embryo implantation. Regular visits to the clinic for monitoring hormone levels and uterine lining thickness are necessary. The embryo transfer is a short, painless procedure performed by a doctor using a tiny catheter.

What if I have questions?

Whether you are an Intended Parent or Surrogate, we understand that you may have questions and concerns.   Every client is assigned a dedicated case manager that serves as their primary point of contact from the start of your journey through the postpartum period.  Plus, we’ve built a big team of professionals who are here to support you every step of the way. Our goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and well-informed throughout the entire process.

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