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Lane Fertility Gestational Surrogacy

What is Lane Fertility Surrogacy?

  • Lane Fertility Surrogacy is a division of Lane Fertility Institute based in San Francisco, California. 
  • Lane Fertility Surrogacy provides gestational surrogates who are carefully selected women that are eager to provide the gift of life to patients globally. 
  • Our surrogates will undergo an embryo transfer, prenatal care and delivery of your child. 
  • These women have undergone rigorous screening to include psychological testing, medical examination, obstetrical clearance, as well as individual interviews with our team to ensure that they are able to provide this service.

What are reasons to use a gestational surrogate?

The patient(s) that choose to work with our surrogates do so because they are unable to carry their own child for some medical or non-medical reason. 

  • Some women have medical conditions preventing them from carrying a pregnancy
  • Some women have complicated pregnancies that prevent them from carrying another baby
  • Same sex males and single males require a gestational surrogate to carry their child
  • Some parent(s) have lifestyle reasons that prevent them from carrying a pregnancy
  • Some women have advanced in age such that pregnancy is no longer a safe option

What does the service help solve/fix?

Gestational surrogacy allows all of the potential parents in the cases above to experience pregnancy through their surrogate and grow their family.

Why would patients want to have this service?

  • Lane Fertility Surrogacy is unique in that is provides both surrogacy and IVF services
  • This unique model allows potential patients to minimize the number of providers that they need to work with.
  • In addition to convenience, this model is cost-effective for patients.

Why choose Lane Fertility Surrogacy?

  • Lane Fertility Institute is a well-respected practice that cares for patients globally. 
  • Our diverse team is experienced in caring for patients from the Bay Area, around the United States, China, the Philippines and beyond. 
  • Dr. Danielle Lane and Dr. Mark Fan bring a collective 50 years of experience to the world of fertility and gestational surrogacy.  Our team members have another 50 years of collective experience IVF and gestational surrogacy.
  • We pride ourselves in meeting the needs of our patients where they are in the process and providing a seamless experience for them from consultation until birth. 
  • In addition, we are experienced in both gestational surrogacy IVF cycles as well as coordinating the pregnancy experience. 
  • We engage medical professionals to oversee your care throughout the pregnancy.
  • Located in San Francisco, California we are an easily accessible location for patients and gestational surrogates alike.

How does Lane Fertility Surrogacy uniquely meet your needs?

  • US-based surrogates.  All surrogates are based in the United States.  We have always had babies gain entry to their home countries after birth.
  • Comprehensive screening program by physicians.  Our surrogates have all undergone medical and psychological screening before they are matched, so they already meet our high eligibility standards.  Additionally, since you will be working with our medical team for your fertility care, a second screening fee is not needed.
  • LGBT-friendly surrogacy agency.  Just like our medical practice, we are excited that we are able to care for a diverse group of patients and clients. We are committed to helping parents of all family structures.
  • Surrogate availability.  We maintain 50-70 surrogates in the screening process at any given time.
  • Experienced team.  We work with the most experienced professionals in the field, including attorneys, counselors, and our own fertility team at Lane Fertility Institute.
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Become a part of our SHERO Surrogate Community

  • Did you love being pregnant?
  • Are you done having children of your own?
  • Are you interested in helping someone else build their family?
  • Are interested in earning some additional compensation?

1. What is the surrogacy?

  • Gestational surrogates are carefully selected women that provide the gift of life to patients globally. 
  • As a SHERO surrogate, you will undergo an embryo transfer, prenatal care and delivery of an intended parent’s child. 
  • These services will be provided and monitored by our experienced clinical providers – Dr Danielle Lane and Dr Mark Fan.
  • Our SHERO surrogates will undergo rigorous screening to include psychological testing, medical examination, obstetrical clearance, as well as individual interviews with our team to ensure that you are able to provide this service and understand what is being requested of you.

2. What are the basic criteria for becoming a gestational surrogate?

Check here to see the basic criteria that a gestational surrogate must meet

    1. Are you between the ages of 19 and 39 years old?
    2. Have you successfully carried at least one child who is currently in your custody?
    3. Do you have a history of full-term, healthy pregnancy(s)?
    4. Do you like being pregnant and have a desire to help another family?
    5. Have you had non-complicated vaginal deliveries?
    6. Have you had a caesarian section?  If so how many?
    7. Are you a non-smoker who maintains a healthy lifestyle?
    8. Are you willing to abstain from alcohol during your pregnancy?
    9. Are you willing to limit caffeine intake during pregnancy?
    10. Do you have a healthy body mass index (height/weight ratio BMI below 30)
    11. Do you have health insurance (we can suggest a policy if you do not have one currently)?
    12. Are you financially stable, and do you live in a safe home environment?
    13. Do you receive State Assistance?  In what form?
    14. If you are married, is your spouse supportive of your becoming a Surrogate?
    15. Are you open to having a background check done?

3. Why is there a need for gestational surrogacy?

  • Some women have medical conditions preventing them from carrying a pregnancy
  • Some women have complicated pregnancies that prevent them from carrying another baby
  • Same sex males and single males require a gestational surrogate to carry their child
  • Some parent(s) have lifestyle reasons that prevent them from carrying a pregnancy
  • Some women have advanced in age such that pregnancy is no longer a safe option

4. Why would you want to become a gestational surrogate?

  • You enjoyed being pregnant
  • You have completed your own family and do not want to have more children
  • Are want to help another family grow
  • You would like to earn some additional income
  • Your family supports you becoming a gestational surrogate

5. Why come to Lane Fertility Surrogacy to become a SHERO Surrogate?

    • We have been managing gestational surrogacy care for over a decade at Lane Fertility Institute.  Our providers and team members collectively have over 100 years of clinical experience working with surrogates and other agencies.  Now, instead of working between a clinic and an agency, all of your care will be housed in one location at Lane Fertility.
    • Our clinical and support team is here to ensure that your experience from start to finish is positive and seamless.
    • Based in San Francisco, California, we are easily accessible to surrogates and intended parents alike.  Our international airport is conveniently located near our offices and the city offers many tourist attractions.

      Join our Facebook group of other SHERO surrogates.

     

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We contact with a limited number of insurance companies. When contracting with insurance companies, providers are often forced to increase their fees to ensure maximum reimbursement. We believe that this negatively impacts that majority of our patients who are without insurance benefits. Therefore, we have chosen to not take this approach. After doing the research, we can assure you that the majority of our patients benefit from our lower cash pay system. In addition, because of our unique patient care model, patients typically find that their care is so well stream-lined and carefully administered that their overall costs are still lower than what they “paid other places”. Questions? Call today and let us help with information about in vitro fertilization cost, IUI cost, fertility test for men, fertility test for women, genetic testing pregnancy or anything else you may need. Our patients come to us from San Francisco and The North Bay, Novato (Marin County), Santa Rosa and nearby areas.

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