Gestational Carrier or Surrogacy Resources

Gestational carrier vs. Surrogate

Gestational Carrier (Surrogate)

A gestational carrier (GC), also called a gestational surrogate, is an arrangement where a woman carries and delivers a child for another couple or person (intended parent[s]). When using a GC, the eggs used to make the embryos do not come from the carrier. 
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SART Fertility Experts - Gestational Carrier and Intended Parents

Some fertility patients are unable to carry a pregnancy to term. 
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What do I need to know about Turner syndrome and having children?

Turner syndrome (TS) is an infrequent genetic disorder in females.
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SART Fertility Experts - Gestational Carriers

What’s the difference between a surrogate and a gestational carrier?  
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What Is A Gestational Carrier & Who Needs One?

This SART micro-video will explain the aspects of using a gestational carrier including selection, screening, and indications.
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Third-Party Reproduction

The phrase “third-party reproduction” refers to involving someone other than the individual or couple that plans to raise the child (intended parent[s]) in the process of reproduction.
Lis Regula Patient Story

Lis Regula's Story

My name is Lis (pronounced like “Lease”) and this is the fertility story of a trans man and two time surrogate.
Gestational carrier vs. Surrogate

Gestational Carrier or Surrogacy Infographics

ASRM has prepared infographics to illustrate the subject of Gestational Carriers or Surrogacy better.

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