Gestational Carrier Program in Provo & North Logan, UT
A gestational carrier program offers hope to individuals and couples unable to carry a pregnancy. This program involves a carefully selected woman who carries a pregnancy on behalf of the intended parents. Dr. Andrew K. Moore at Conceptions Fertility Center provides comprehensive support throughout the process, ensuring a safe and successful journey toward parenthood. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Provo UT, North Logan UT, and surrounding areas.
Table of Contents:
What is a gestational carrier program?
Can a gestational carrier keep the baby?
What is the difference between a surrogate and a gestational carrier?
How much does it cost to have a gestational carrier?
At Conceptions Fertility Center, we offer a comprehensive gestational carrier program, providing a transformative path to parenthood for those unable to carry a pregnancy to full term due to medical difficulties or personal circumstances. Our dedicated team of fertility specialists and health professionals work closely with intended parents and gestational carriers to ensure the process is seamless, legally sound, and emotionally supportive.
• Intended Parents: At our center, the intended parents contribute their egg and sperm, often facilitated through in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Our team of experienced fertility specialists oversees this process, ensuring the highest chance of success.
• Gestational Carriers: We work with a network of gestational carriers who have undergone extensive physical and psychological screening. Our gestational carriers provide a nurturing environment for the developing fetus, facilitating a healthy pregnancy and ultimately, a healthy baby.
• Procedure: Our center utilizes cutting-edge technology and medical techniques for embryo transfer into the gestational carrier’s uterus. We offer a supportive and comfortable environment, ensuring the well-being of all parties involved.
• Legal and Ethical Considerations: We recognize the legal complexities of the gestational carrier program and provide dedicated legal support to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved. Our team also offers comprehensive counseling to address any potential ethical or emotional concerns.
• Benefits, Risks, and Considerations: Our team is dedicated to offering accurate and precise information regarding the benefits, risks, and considerations of our gestational carrier program.
• Eligibility and Selection: We ensure a rigorous screening process for prospective intended parents and gestational carriers, assessing factors such as medical history, psychological stability, and lifestyle.
At Conceptions Fertility Center, we are dedicated to helping you fulfill your dream of becoming a parent. Our gestational carrier program is designed with care and precision, ensuring a fulfilling journey toward parenthood.
At Conceptions Fertility Center, we understand the life-changing journey that prospective parents embark on when deciding to use a gestational carrier or surrogate. We offer comprehensive services and guidance through every stage of the process, from initial consultations to post-delivery care.
Our team of dedicated fertility experts can facilitate the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), providing the best possible chances for a successful implantation of the embryo into the gestational carrier’s uterus.
We are also committed to helping our clients navigate the legal and ethical obligations that surround the role of a gestational carrier. We can provide resources and refer you to legal professionals who specialize in reproductive law, ensuring all parties involved are legally protected.
Our key objective is to protect the rights of the intended parents and ensure the well-being of the child. We also emphasize the ethical responsibility of the gestational carrier to fulfill their contractual commitment.
While rare, we understand that exceptions or complications can occur. In such instances, we stand by our clients, offering support and resources to help navigate these complex scenarios.
Both surrogacy and gestational carrier options involve a woman carrying a pregnancy for someone else who cannot do so due to medical or genetic reasons. At Conceptions Fertility Center, we provide comprehensive guidance and support to our clients to help them understand the differences between these two roles, especially in terms of genetic contribution and legal implications.
In the context of surrogacy, a woman, known as a traditional surrogate, provides her egg for the pregnancy. This egg is fertilized with the intended father’s sperm via intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures offered at our center. As an outcome, the surrogate becomes the biological mother of the baby she is carrying, having a genetic connection. Our team helps navigate the legal and ethical aspects of surrogacy, including discussions about potential health risks, compensation, and psychological implications.
On the other hand, a gestational carrier does not have a genetic link to the baby. The egg and sperm used for this process come from the intended parents or donors. Our fertility experts perform the IVF treatment, and the outcome of the procedure embryo is implanted in the gestational carrier’s uterus. Since there is no genetic relationship between the gestational carrier and the infant, this method is frequently selected by parents seeking a genetic link to their kid. Our legal staff ensures that the intended parents are acknowledged as the child’s parents from the moment the embryo is implanted.
At Conceptions Fertility Center, we understand that the prospect of using a gestational carrier can be both emotionally and financially daunting. Here, we strive to offer a thorough overview of the costs you might expect to encounter in your journey toward parenthood through surrogacy.
• Base Fees: Our dedicated team will assist you in finding, screening, and matching with a gestational carrier. These services are part of the agency fees, which can range between $20,000 to $30,000. The surrogate’s compensation, typically between $25,000 to $50,000, is also included in these base fees and is usually paid in monthly installments throughout the pregnancy.
• Medical Expenses: The fertility treatments for the intended parents, prenatal care for the surrogate, required medications and supplements, genetic testing, screening, and costs associated with potential complications or multiple pregnancies fall under medical expenses. These might range from $20,000 to $30,000 but may be higher if more than one cycle of IVF is needed or if there are complications during pregnancy or delivery.
• Legal and Insurance Fees: Our team will guide you through the necessary legal proceedings, including contracts, parental rights, and other legal aspects of a surrogacy arrangement. Legal fees typically range from $15,000 to $20,000.
• Additional Considerations: Additional costs may include psychological evaluations, surrogate’s insurance, travel, and lodging for the surrogate, and incidental expenses such as maternity clothing.
We encourage you to research thoroughly, compare costs from different agencies, and discuss payment options with your gestational carrier and legal professionals. Consult with our team at Conceptions Fertility Center to gain a comprehensive understanding of potential costs. Please be aware that the estimations offered are subject to change based on individual circumstances. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Provo UT, Orem UT, Mapleton UT, Vineyard UT, Highland UT, North Logan UT, Hyde Park UT, Smithfield UT, Benson UT, Logan UT, and surrounding areas.