Surrogacy Q & A

What is a Gestational Surrogacy?

During gestational surrogacy, the intended mother and father provide egg and sperm which are fertilized using IFV then transferred to another woman for gestation. This form of surrogacy may be needed by women who have been diagnosed with a uterine factor or have medical contraindications to pregnancy. Gay couples will need a surrogate and donor eggs. The surrogate can be a friend or family member to help, which can be controversial while others may find that an existing relationship may be easier to manage. Others may use a service to find a willing surrogate. All surrogates are thoroughly screened with physical exams, drug screening, psychological and emotional testing, and reproductive health testing.

What is traditional surrogacy?

In traditional surrogacy, the egg is provided by the surrogate and the sperm is provided by the intended father. The child is only genetically related to the father, and once the baby is born, the surrogate turns the baby over to the intended parents and signs away all parental rights. This form of surrogacy is useful when the intended mother is unable to provide viable eggs or a healthy womb for gestational development.

Why would patients choose surrogacy?

Surrogacy may be appropriate for women with physical or medical conditions which make it dangerous or impossible to get pregnant or to give birth. For example, women who have suffered multiple miscarriages or repeated failed IVF treatments may consider surrogacy. Also, women who do not have a uterus, or have a malformed uterus may consider this option.

How is a surrogate found?

Dr. Najmabadi has been helping his patients build their families for a long time and has many contacts within the fertility treatment field including surrogacy agencies. He will assist the intended parents to find potential surrogates and choose the person they feel best able to help build the family. Any patients who want more information on surrogacy services should make an appointment with Dr. Najmabadi at the Center for Reproductive Health & Gynecology to discuss the options available.

What Our Patients Say About Us

Alla
Alla
2023-04-26
Dr. Sam Najmabadi made our dream of becoming parents come true. This is an incredibly talented, attentive doctor and a professional in his field. I recommend everyone to work with Dr. Sam and you will certainly achieve results! Thank you doctor for everything!
Marrianne Rofail
Marrianne Rofail
2023-04-15
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Najmabadi and the whole team. Not once did they ever make you feel like just a patient, I was always greeted by name every single time I walked into the office. I always felt like I was receiving undivided attention. One of the things I respect most is Dr. Naj has been nothing but honest with us from the beginning. Explained all of our options and the chances of getting pregnant with each procedure, was patient when he went over all costs, test and we never felt pressure to do anything without taking time to think everything through. From the minute we started our fertility journey with him, to being greeted by Cindy’s warm smile every appointment, to Selene setting up appointments for off-site procedures and answering our numerous emails, to Gina being so gentle when drawing my blood, to Diana texting me on her off day to remind me I needed to take my trigger shot, to the countless ultrasounds sounds Spencer graciously performed, all of these experiences have added to our special journey and made it the best one, and trust me we’ve seen a lot of midwives and doctors. Thank you ALL for everything and being so kind to us!
Laura Weaver
Laura Weaver
2023-03-02
Highly, highly recommend Dr Naj. Very knowledgable without being overwhelming. His staff is so on top of every little detail. I also love that they are always on time--a rarity in medical practices. You really feel like they have everything taken care of and that you can operate with confidence.
Laura Bulatao
Laura Bulatao
2023-03-02
The staff here are so friendly and informative. I work in healthcare and the most important thing is keeping the patient comfortable and informed, everyone goes above and beyond these expectations! So far I am pleased with my experience here.
Marzieh Thompson
Marzieh Thompson
2023-02-17
Grateful for you Dr. Najmabadi and staff for helping me be pregnant with twins.
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