How to Become a Gestational Carrier

I might be interested. What else do I need to know?

After a couple decides to use a gestational carrier, we will assist them in their search for the perfect match. Intended parents can choose to use a family member or friend who meets the physical requirements, or they can view profiles of women who offer their services through Carolina Conceptions. The intended parents and prospective carrier will meet to determine compatibility. If all agree to work together, they complete psychological screening to make sure all parties involved understand the process. Next, they consult with an attorney and draw up a contract outlining their relationship as well as expectations regarding compensation for the carrier’s time and medical expenses through delivery.

Medical Testing & Treatment

 Physical Exam for Gestational Carriers & Intended Parents including a uterine evaluation for the carrier. Intended parents and the gestational carrier’s partner (if applicable) are all screened for infectious diseases to protect all parties, including the embryo.

• Medical Treatment for a Gestational Carrier includes a uterine ultrasound to check the lining of her uterus along with medication of estrogen and progesterone to prepare her uterus for embryo implantation. While the carrier is completing her part in the cycle, the intended parents complete an IVF cycle, including egg retrieval, and fertilization of the retrieved eggs with the intended father’s sperm in the lab. All parties discuss and agree upon the number of embryos to transfer into the uterus of the gestational carrier. The embryo transfer takes place at Carolina Conceptions. The gestational carrier will continue progesterone medication for the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound will be done at 6 weeks to verify a healthy pregnancy.

• Upon Delivery, the carrier will relinquish all parental rights to the baby as stated in the legal contract.

Why should I choose Carolina Conceptions if I’d like to become a carrier?

Carolina Conceptions is a local clinic with a proven program. They provide the care, services, and coordination assistance required for a successful carrier cycle, without asking for fees and other retribution many competing agencies ask for. They have completed successful pregnancies for women with conditions such as Asherman’s syndrome, blood clotting disorders, adenomyosis, hyperemesis gravidarum, and heart disease. Carolina Conceptions has also helped same sex couples achieve parenthood through its carrier program.

I’m Interested. What’s next?

 Complete a secure gestational carrier application. Completing an application is not a commitment to the program — it informs our office that you are interested in considering the process more seriously.