SART Fertility Experts - Gestational Carrier and Intended Parents
Some fertility patients are unable to carry a pregnancy to term. For a variety of reasons, they may choose a gestational carrier, a woman who carries the intended parent’s embryo in their uterus until delivery. In this episode, both the intended parents and gestational carrier share their experiences with Dr. William Petok, a reproductive psychologist.
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SART Fertility Experts Podcast
SART Fertility Experts is an educational project of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, this series is designed to provide up to date information about a variety of topics related to fertility testing and treatment such as IVF.
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Gestational Carrier or Surrogacy
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. View this Fact Sheet
What do I need to know about Turner syndrome and having children?
Turner syndrome (TS) is an infrequent genetic disorder in females. View the fact sheet
SART Fertility Experts - Gestational Carriers
What’s the difference between a surrogate and a gestational carrier? Listen to the Episode
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. Watch Video
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. View the Booklet
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. Read the story
Gestational Carrier or Surrogacy Infographics
ASRM has prepared infographics to illustrate the subject of Gestational Carriers or Surrogacy better. View the infographicsFind a Health Professional
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