Surrogate
Program
Surrogate Program
Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction where a woman, known as the surrogate, agrees to carry and give birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple, referred to as the intended parents. This pathway to parenthood can be an invaluable option for individuals or couples who are unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term due to various reasons, including medical conditions, infertility, or for LGBT couples and single parents seeking to build their families.
At IMA, we recognize the profound significance of this journey and offer comprehensive surrogacy services tailored to meet the unique needs of each intended parent. There are two main types of surrogacy
Traditional Surrogacy
In this type, the surrogate is artificially inseminated with the intended father’s sperm. The surrogate’s own egg is used, making her the genetic mother of the child. This method is less common due to legal and emotional complexities
Gestational Surrogacy
In this type, the surrogate carries a pregnancy created by the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), where an embryo created using the egg and sperm of the intended parents (or donors) is implanted in her uterus. The surrogate has no genetic link to the child. This is the more common form of surrogacy.
Surrogacy for Gay Family
Every year, thousands of singles and gay and lesbian couples attempt fertility treatment in order to start a family. The physicians and staff of IMA offer an open, welcoming environment for gay couples. We know that family building can be a long journey, but our compassionate specialists work hard to ensure a straightforward and rewarding experience. IMA offers multiple third-party agents like surrogacy agencies, donor egg agencies and sperm banks, and reproductive attorneys. For gay couples interested in using gestational surrogacy to build their family,
International Surrogacy
The fertility specialists at IMA are experienced in providing treatment options for international patients requiring surrogacy with gestational carriers. Our team was designed with the difficulties of long distance management and travel in mind, and offers patients considerable flexibility to minimize the need for additional overseas travel. We specialize in local, national and international surrogacy matching gestational carriers for our patient, having worked professionally with surrogates from the all over the world.
Advantages of Gestational Surrogacy
While gestational surrogacy is preferred, traditional surrogacy and adoption are alternatives for couples in need of assistance in starting a family. Traditional surrogacy is simply performing an insemination of a woman who agrees to conceive and this
allows adoption of the newborn to the contracted parent(s) upon delivery of the newborn. However, this option is not legal in most places and allows for a considerable amount of legal uncertainty until the adoption is finalized, which can often take up toa year after birth. Adoption is always a viable and excellent option for any couple or individual, fertile or infertile, seeking to build a family
IVF with a Gestational Carrier
Once the embryo is developed, it can be transferred to the gestational carrier immediately during a “live cycle” whereby the carrier is treated with hormones (estrogen and progesterone) to be synchronized with the production of the embryo. An alternative, that is logistically preferred, is to freeze the embryo once developed, and then thaw at the time when the gestational carrier is prepared appropriately with hormones. This allows for greater flexibility in scheduling for the gestational carrier.
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About
IMA Medical Group (International Medical Assistance, referred to as IMA) is an international medical service organization headquartered at the Hong Kong World Trade Center, specializing in comprehensive international services such as assisted reproduction. With branches and assisted reproductive medical facilities in the United States, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Shenzhen, China.
