CCRM FERTILITY OF PHILADELPHIA
Gestational surrogacy in Philadelphia, PA
Serving the greater Philadelphia area
Gestational surrogacy refers to when one woman carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple, known as the intended parent or parents. The woman who carries the baby is known as a gestational carrier or gestational surrogate.
What is gestational surrogacy?
In gestational surrogacy, the baby is not genetically related to the woman carrying the pregnancy, oftentimes known as a gestational carrier. The technique of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is used to create embryos with the eggs and sperm of the intended parents or in some cases donor eggs and/or donor sperm. The resulting embryos are then transferred into the uterus of the gestational carrier.
Gestational surrogacy is most often used when the intended mother does not have a uterus, has problems with her uterus, or is unable to safely carry a pregnancy due to other health conditions. Individuals who do not have a female partner, such as single men and gay couples, also often choose to use gestational carriers to help them have children.
Selecting a gestational carrier
Gestational carriers can be known to you, such as friends and relatives, or they can be found through an agency or reproductive health attorney. They are typically women who have successfully carried a pregnancy in the past. CCRM Fertility partners with several highly regarded gestational carrier agencies and attorneys to give our patients the best possible options.
Our team can help you navigate the process of selecting a gestational carrier that meets your goals and needs.
CCRM Fertility of Philadelphia
822 Pine St, Suite 4B
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 829-8110
Fax: (215) 829-8119
Hours
Regular Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm