Our Surrogacy Program in Southern California

Surrogacy is a beautiful journey for both intended parents (IPs) and gestational carriers. At Fertility Source Companies, we make the surrogacy process as straightforward and positive as possible, so new parents can focus on what matters most — the birth of their baby.

At Fertility Source Companies, we’re dedicated to finding ideal matches and getting to know all parties involved on a personal level. We thoroughly screen our surrogates before accepting them into our program, so IPs can rest easy knowing their surrogate is physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for the journey. We work within many Southern California cities, including Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Anaheim, and more.

• Find a surrogate in Southern California
• Become a surrogate in Southern California
• Our Partner Clinics in Southern California

Finding a Surrogate in Southern California

With Fertility Source Companies, you don’t have to navigate the surrogacy process alone. Our case managers will help you find a great match, coordinate medical appointments, and act as an advocate for both you and your surrogate. From providing emotional support to referring to reproductive attorneys, our team has you covered from start to finish.

Surrogacy Laws in Southern California

The state of California is a great place for surrogacy as it has some of the most progressive reproductive laws in the nation. Southern California protects the rights of IPs and surrogates alike, making it simple for parentage to be established for children born through surrogacy.

Surrogate Costs & Fees in Southern California

The total cost depends on various factors, like surrogacy agency fees, base pay for the surrogate, monthly miscellaneous expenses, medical expenses, insurance, attorney fees, and other sundries. The base pay in Southern California for first-time surrogates is $55,000.

Learn more about surrogacy costs and fees.

How Surrogates Are Screened in Southern California

Surrogates go through an in-depth screening process to ensure they’re physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to carry and deliver a baby for someone else. Following the strict standards set forth by the assisted reproductive community, the screening process includes a comprehensive psychological assessment, complete medical examination, extensive laboratory testing, background check, and personal history assessment.

Surrogacy FAQs for Intended Parents

Become a Surrogate in Southern California

Are you considering becoming a surrogate in Southern California? If so, welcome — you’ve come to the right place! At Fertility Source Companies, we’re dedicated to supporting you through each step of this incredibly rewarding journey. Whether you’re from Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, Anaheim, or anywhere else in Southern California, you can count on our expert team to help you navigate this process from start to finish.

Why Become a Surrogate in Southern California

There are many reasons why women decide to become surrogates. As parents themselves, they understand how beautiful it is to have a child, and they want to give that to someone who wouldn’t be able to experience this joy without some extra help. Additionally, surrogates are generously compensated for their time and effort, especially in high-demand areas like Southern California.

Surrogate Requirements in Southern California

At Fertility Source Companies, our surrogacy requirements are in accordance with the recommended standards set forth by the assisted reproduction community. We uphold these standards not just in Southern California, but the entire United States. Some important requirements include:

• Being between the ages of 21 to 43 years old
• Having delivered at least one child that is currently being raised by the surrogate candidate
• Having a history of past pregnancies without complications
• Being in good overall health (e.g., being a non-smoker, having a healthy BMI, etc.)

Learn more about surrogate requirements.

The Surrogacy Process

The surrogacy process starts with filling out an application. Then, our surrogacy coordinators review it to determine your eligibility. Once approved, we’ll call you to discuss your application in greater detail as well as request and review your pregnancy records. After this, we’ll conduct a thorough assessment of your mental health, your household, and your social history.

After you’ve cleared each screening, we’ll put you into our database so you can match with your intended parents. If an IP shows interest in your profile, we’ll arrange a meeting for you to meet to ensure you’re a great match. If all goes well, we’ll schedule a complete physical evaluation at the intended parent’s fertility clinic of choice and begin guiding you through the legal process.

Finally, you'll be impregnated via in vitro fertilization (IVF) using an embryo created from the intended parents' eggs and sperm or those of a donor. Once pregnant, you’ll progress through the process normally, carrying the baby for nine beautiful months until you deliver it for the IPs.

Learn more about the surrogacy process.

Surrogacy Pay & Compensation in Southern California

Surrogates are generously compensated for the incredible gift they bring into the world. Compensation can vary depending on whether you’ve been a surrogate before, but at Fertility Source Companies, surrogates in Southern California are compensated with a base fee of $55,000.

See the full breakdown of surrogate compensation and pay.
Surrogate Compensation | Fertility Source Companies

Surrogate FAQs

Our Partner Clinics in Southern California

Below is a list of the partner clinics we work with in Southern California. To learn more about their specific egg donor and surrogacy processes, visit their websites or contact them directly.

If you don’t see your clinic listed here, please contact us and we can make appropriate arrangements with you.