A gestational carrier is a woman who carries a child that is not biologically related to herself. She acts as the 'host womb', carrying a child biologically related to at least one of the intended parents, conceived through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with the intended parents egg and sperm or a donor. In some cases conception is achieved with a donor embryos or donor egg and sperm.

Many families choose to work with a gestational carrier because it gives them an option of having their own biological child and permits the intended parents to be involved with the carrier throughout the entire pregnancy without the legal concern that the carrier may "parent" the child.

Being a gestational carrier appeals to many women who have an easy time with pregnancies and have a desire to help someone else enjoy the blessing of parenthood. Being a carrier requires you to be committed to follow the medical protocol for an IVF transfer, along with following good prenatal care once a pregnancy is achieved. Most carriers are stay at home moms who find this a rewarding way to help another family have a pregnancy which otherwise could not happen.

If you are interested in being a carrier or knowing more about this process please contact us at Create Program.