The most meaningful gift you'll ever carry
You’ve had a healthy pregnancy, and now you want to carry again for others who are medically unable. Somewhere, a family is hoping to find someone as selfless as you.
What is a gestational surrogate?
A gestational surrogate, also referred to as a gestational carrier (GC), carries a pregnancy for those who are medically unable. The intended parents have created the embryo so the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby. Helping someone else experience the joy of parenthood is one of the most generous things you can do for another family.
Why become a gestational surrogate at CCRM?
For more than 40 years, CCRM Fertility has led the way in advancing fertility care, pioneering innovative treatments and helping build families through every type of fertility journey—including gestational surrogacy. Our world-renowned Colorado flagship clinic is home to CCRM’s gestational surrogacy program, where our expert team provides gestational carriers with personalized guidance, unwavering support, and exceptional clinical expertise at every step, backed by the trusted leadership and legacy of CCRM Fertility.
Dedicated team that supports you from start to finish
CCRM’s in-house program means surrogates will work with one consistent and knowledgeable team, not a third-party agency. As part of the clinic itself, our surrogate team communicates directly with your medical providers, so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
Support and community at every stage
Your surrogacy “village” includes logistical experts, a monthly support group with licensed mental health professionals, and other women who’ve carried before.
Connections that last beyond delivery
You’ll be thoughtfully matched and communicate openly with your intended parents because the experience matters as much as the outcome. Many surrogates choose to carry again.
Fair compensation, so you can focus on what matters most
The compensation is generous and yours to keep, recognizing the time and heart you put in. Intended parents cover every expense separately, from travel and medical care to insurance and medications, so you’re never out of pocket. Your total can also grow with the specifics of your journey.
$72k+
Earn $72,100+ with a build-your-own compensation package tailored to your family’s needs
What are the surrogate requirements at CCRM?
Women who become gestational carriers come from various backgrounds and life experiences. What they share is a genuine desire to help someone else build a family.
You may be a great fit for our surrogacy program if you:Want to help a family grow that's medically unable to on their ownHave enjoyed being pregnant and want to experience it againFeel a sense of pride and purpose in carrying for someone else
Here’s the criteria for the surrogacy program at CCRM:
Basic requirements
- Between the ages of 21 and 44 years old
- Body mass index (BMI) between 19 and 30
- Have given birth to and are raising at least one child
- Live in the US as a citizen or permanent resident
- Fluent in English
- Have reliable transportation
- Not currently receiving major government assistance (food and/or medical assistance is permissible on a case-by-case basis)
Health and wellness
- Non-smoker, including no vaping or hookah
- Strong overall health history (for example, no migraines with aura)
- Good mental health, with no significant conditions such as depression or anxiety disorder
- Not taking medications that are unsafe during pregnancy, including psychotropics
- No high-risk sexual activity, including no more than two partners in the past six months
- No new tattoos or piercings in the past three months, or twelve months if not done with sterile technique
Pregnancies and relationships
- Have had uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries (no preterm labor, gestational diabetes, or high blood pressure)
- Have had no more than five deliveries, including no more than three C-sections (a fourth requires OB clearance)
- Stable home environment, whether partnered or single
- If you have a partner, they take part in the evaluation, including traveling to CCRM
One team supporting you every step of the way
Our gestational carrier team is intentionally small, so you’ll be matched with the same dedicated experts from application through delivery. You’ll always know exactly who you’re talking to, with direct access to them throughout your journey.
Judy Becerra
Director
Caitlin Cobb
Program Coordinator
Cynde Palmer
Support Coordinator
Carley Hopkins
Intake Coordinator
The surrogacy process at CCRM
Almost all appointments are held close to your home, with the exception of two all-expense-paid visits to CCRM Fertility of Colorado in Lone Tree for the initial screening and the embryo transfer.
Health and wellness screening
4 to 6 months
An initial application, phone conversation, review of your personal and medical records, home visit, and medical screening at CCRM Fertility of Colorado in Lone Tree to ensure surrogacy is a safe choice for you.
Matching and legal
2 to 4 months
You’ll be matched with your intended parents, sign legal contracts, and be given an escrow account to protect you throughout.
Transfer and pregnancy
Approximately 9 months
Pre-transfer monitoring and an embryo transfer at CCRM Fertility of Colorado in Lone Tree with your medical team. We’ll then transition your care to your local OB/GYN for prenatal care, and you’ll deliver at your hometown hospital of choice.
Postpartum support
Minimum of 6 months post-delivery
Continue with ongoing check-ins with your team after birth for as long as you need them.
Hear from our carriers and families
Your surrogacy journey starts here
Frequently asked questions
Will being a surrogate cost me anything?
No. The intended parents cover your expenses, including travel, insurance, medical bills, and medications. Becoming a gestational surrogate should never leave you out of pocket.
Do I need my own health insurance?
You’ll need an insurance plan that covers a surrogate pregnancy. If your current plan doesn’t, the intended parents provide one that does, at no cost to you.
Do I have to travel?
Your medical workup and the transfer take place at the CCRM Fertility of Colorado clinic located in Lone Tree. All expenses are paid, including lost wages and childcare. Our team is happy to help coordinate travel as needed. You choose an OB and hospital near you for pregnancy care and labor and deliver to
Am I biologically related to the child?
No. The embryo is created from the intended parents, sometimes with donor gametes, so there is no genetic link between you and the baby.
Is surrogacy legal, and how am I protected?
Surrogacy is legal in most states, though the specific rules vary. CCRM works with attorneys who specialize in fertility, and your rights and protections are written into a legal contract between you and the intended parents.
What's the difference between a gestational surrogate and a traditional surrogate?
A gestational surrogate, also referred to as a gestational carrier or surrogate, has no genetic link to the baby. The embryo is created by the intended parents, sometimes with donor gametes, then transferred to the surrogate. A traditional surrogate uses their own egg so she is genetically related to the baby. CCRM does not practice traditional surrogacy.
What if I need a gestational surrogate to grow my own family?
Your care team at your CCRM location can walk you through what this path could look like for your family. Right now, our in-house gestational carrier (GC) program is available exclusively to intended parents who are current patients at CCRM Fertility of Colorado.
Ready to take the first step?
The surrogacy process begins with an application and a conversation, with no commitment to continue.