Surrogacy

The factors Surrogate Alternatives looks for when determining if a woman will be an acceptable Surrogate for our program are as follows:

MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA
Must have given birth to at least one child and be raising that child
Must be between the ages of 21-40 (if the Surrogate is between the ages of 37-40 she must have delivered a child in the last 2 years, and be able to provide a physician's clearance letter if requested by agency or IP's)
Can not be receiving any government assistance
No serious medical problems during pregnancy or delivery
No pre-term deliveries before 36 weeks (unless in the event of multiples)
Must be able to provide Surrogate Alternatives with previous delivery records
Must be willing to undergo a psychological evaluation
Must be willing to be Medically tested as well as the Surrogates husband/partner
No criminal history of any kind
Must have a stable residence and not be planning to move out of the county in which the Surrogate resides, from the time she submits her application until after the delivery of the child(ren)

Gestational Surrogacy (IVF / In Vitro Fertilization)

In Vitro Fertilization or IVF as it is commonly referred to and known by many as "a test tube baby" has helped numerous couples that are infertile, conceive and bear children. Today this process occurs in a petrie dish in a laboratory and not in a test tube. The In Vitro Fertilization procedure is a four-step process. First, the Intended Mother or Egg Donor will take medications to stimulate her ovaries which produces multiple eggs. Step two involves retrieving the eggs from the ovaries. Once the eggs have been retrieved, step three is the fertilization of the eggs and culture of the embryos in the IVF Laboratory. Once the eggs are appropriately fertilized, the fourth and final step occurs. This step involves placing the embryos into the uterus of the Surrogate for implantation (which is referred to as the Embryo Transfer). The Embryo Transfer may take place on day 3 or day 5 depending on the grade and quality of the embryos. If the embryos are transferred into the uterus of the Surrogate on day 5 they are no longer considered embryos (which are anywhere from 4-8 cell) but Blastocysts (multi-celled embryos which the cells have divided so much they can no longer be counted). Following the Embryo Transfer, Surrogates should be prepared to be on strict bed rest for 48-72 hours. During this time the Embryos or Blastocysts have the best chance of implantation into the uterine wall, thus creating a pregnancy!

Traditional Surrogacy (AI / Artificial Insemination)

Being a Traditional Surrogate means being able to carry a baby for nine months that is a part of you and knowing in your heart that you will not have a problem giving that baby to the Parents once it's born. There is a biological link to the child you will be carrying, which is not the case of a Gestational Surrogate. In AI or Artificial Insemination you would be inseminated with the sperm of the Intended Father during your ovulatory cycle. You will be carefully monitored by the physician by having routine ultrasounds and blood tests. Occasionally, a shot of HCG is also given to trigger ovulation.

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Women most likely to have trouble conceiving are those in the 35 to 44 age group

One out of ten American couples experiences problems with infertility.

Only 2 % of babies are born to women over the age of 40.

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