Gestational Surrogacy in New York

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What Is Gestational Surrogacy?

Gestational surrogacy allows individuals and couples to have a child when carrying a pregnancy themselves isn't possible. In this arrangement, a surrogate mother carries a baby conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the intended parents' or donors' eggs and sperm.

If you’re considering a Long Island or Brooklyn gestational carrier, NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York offers comprehensive fertility services and resources to help you navigate the surrogacy process.

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When Is Surrogacy Recommended?

Surrogacy can be a valuable option for individuals and couples who face challenges in starting or expanding their families. It's typically recommended in the following situations:

  • Medical conditions: Women with health issues that make pregnancy dangerous or impossible, such as uterine abnormalities, may consider a Brooklyn or Long Island gestational surrogate.
  • Recurrent pregnancy loss: For those navigating two or more consecutive miscarriages, gestational surrogacy offers a path to parenthood by bypassing maternal uterine or immunological factors.
  • Same-sex couples: Male couples often turn to surrogacy as a way to have children biologically related to one partner.
  • Single parents: Single individuals seeking to become parents may opt for surrogacy as a means to fulfill their dreams of parenthood.

The Gestational Surrogacy Process

First, you'll choose a surrogacy agency to help you find the right gestational carrier for your family, whether in Brooklyn or Long Island. Our team can help connect you with surrogacy agencies and legal professionals to ensure you have the resources and information you need to start treatment at our clinic with confidence.

The next steps include:

  • Medical screening: Physical and psychological evaluations of both intended parents and the surrogate
  • IVF: Ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and fertilization
  • Embryo transfer: Embryo transfer into the surrogate's uterus, hopefully resulting in a successful pregnancy

Gestational Surrogacy FAQs

  • Compensated gestational surrogacy is legal and enforceable in New York under the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA). This law provides protections for intended parents, surrogates, and children, making New York one of the most inclusive states for family building.

  • No. In gestational surrogacy, embryos are typically created using the intended parents' egg and sperm. For LGBTQ+ couples, single aspiring parents, or individuals with issues related to egg or sperm quality, donor gametes may be used instead.

  • A fertility clinic is responsible for overseeing the medical aspects of surrogacy, which includes:

    • Fertility testing and medical screening
    • IVF treatment
    • Embryo creation
    • Genetic testing
    • Embryo transfer

    While clinics collaborate with surrogacy agencies and reproductive attorneys, they don't manage the matching process, compensation arrangements, or legal contracts.

Start Your Gestational Surrogacy Journey in New York

At NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York, we utilize cutting-edge treatments and personalized patient care to help patients expand their families. Whether you're looking for a Brooklyn gestational surrogate or a Long Island gestational carrier, we’re here to support you at every step. For more information on how we can support your gestational surrogacy journey, request a consultation with one of our fertility specialists in Brooklyn or Long Island.

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