GESTATIONAL CARRIER/SURROGACY
Although sometimes used interchangeably, gestational carriers and surrogates are different treatments. A gestational carrier is a woman who carries a pregnancy for an intended parent(s), but who has no genetic relation to the pregnancy. A surrogate is a woman whose eggs are used and who also carries the pregnancy. Gestational carrier is the preferred treatment when possible.
Woman may need a gestational carrier for several reasons:
- Prior removal of the uterus
- Severe uterine scar tissue
- Multiple unexplainable miscarriages
- Large or recurrent fibroids unable to be removed
- A medical condition such as heart disease where carrying a pregnancy is too dangerous
A single male or gay male couple may also use gestational carrier combined with the use of donor egg.
A gestational carrier may be a friend or family member. Alternatively, you may need to seek out a paid carrier. In either case, we educate and guide you through the medical, legal and psychological process.
At Island Reproductive Services, we supervise many gestational carrier cycles each year with proven success! If you would like to learn more about treatment, contact us for more information.
Email Dr. Traub: michael.traub@islandreproductive.com
