The journey to parenthood can be both complex and exciting, and for many intended parents, gestational surrogacy is a wonderful option for bringing family dreams to life.
ICRM partners closely with many local surrogacy agencies here in Boise and agencies across the United States to provide the best possible patient experience for both intended parents and their selected gestational carriers. Our highly experienced team looks forward to supporting you as you navigate the path to parenthood with the help of a gestational carrier.
As a full-service fertility clinic, ICRM is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is a proud Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) member. We’ve earned recognition as one of the top fertility clinics globally, known for our high success rates in gestational carrier cycles.
Boise is home to numerous altruistic gestational carrier agencies that work closely with us to facilitate a smooth and ethical process. With a lower cost of living, the compensation rates for gestational carriers in Boise are typically more affordable than in larger metropolitan areas. Although we don’t have our own surrogate pool, our established partnerships with reliable local and nationwide agencies ensure that you find the right surrogate for our criteria and receive top-notch, personalized care.
Our clinic does one of the highest percentages of IVF cycles with gestational carriers among U.S. clinics. We were even featured in the award-winning documentary film “Made in Boise,” which follows the journeys of several families and gestational carriers in Boise, Idaho, exploring the surrogacy process and the personal stories behind their quest for parenthood—journeys that we’re honored to be part of.
Finding the right surrogate is essential, and our team is here to simplify the process. Whether you prefer an independent surrogate or opt for a surrogacy agency, we collaborate with reputable agencies nationwide to help you match with the ideal candidate based on your criteria and expectations.
Once you have selected a gestational carrier, we will begin synchronizing the fertility cycles of both the intended parents and the carrier to maximize the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Both you and your gestational carrier will undergo screenings to assess health maintenance and infectious diseases, and you will participate in a psychological consultation. We will also connect you with a lawyer specializing in reproductive law to facilitate the contract between you and the gestational carrier.
The gestational carrier will be thoroughly evaluated to ensure she is a suitable candidate. This screening process includes reviewing her medical history, a physical examination,
In this video, Dr. Cristin C. Slater, M.D., breaks down the process for screening and selecting a gestational carrier and how ICRM ensures you find the right fit for your family.
psychological assessments, laboratory work, and a saline sonogram to evaluate her uterine health. We will synchronize her uterine receptivity with the embryo’s maturity to enhance the chances of a successful pregnancy per embryo transfer.
Once screening is complete, gestational carriers begin by taking birth control pills to prepare the uterus for implantation, followed by estrogen and progesterone supplements. Using standard IVF techniques, we retrieve and fertilize the eggs with sperm from the recipient couple or a chosen donor. Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and filtration systems to ensure optimal embryo quality, and we also offer pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) on embryos. The embryo is then transferred into the gestational carrier at the blastocyst stage using a soft catheter under ultrasound guidance. We aim to achieve the highest success rates for pregnancy, resulting in a healthy gestational carrier and a fulfilling journey to parenthood.
We’re often asked, “What is surrogacy like?” Both intended parents and those considering becoming a gestational carrier want to know what they can expect and how they might feel mentally and emotionally. To better understand what surrogacy is like and what you can expect, we recommend watching this touching docuseries from the Today Show featuring two families who share their experiences navigating the surrogacy process.
Embarking on the surrogacy journey with ICRM connects you with exceptional medical professionals and immerses you in a supportive community committed to building families. Whether you’re local or from out of state, our expert team is ready to guide you as you consider incorporating a gestational carrier into your family planning.
Start your journey by scheduling a complimentary telehealth consultation with our clinicians, where you can explore whether surrogacy is the right choice for you.
We serve many out-of-state and international patients who travel to us for care. With a dedicated travel liaison and flexible appointment options, we make out-of-town family planning a seamless experience.
ICRM is known as one of the top Worldwide Fertility Clinics for gestational carrier cycles. ICRM has provided gestational carrier cycle treatment options since the year 2000 and is very seasoned and provides expert care with its gestational carrier cycles. ICRM prides itself on providing high success rates, along with personal and affordable care. The ICRM clinic does one of the highest percentages of IVF cycles with Gestational Carriers among U.S. clinics. ICRM has been featured in the documentary film “Made in Boise” which won a Hollywood Film Award and garnered a 2015 News and Documentary Emmy Awards nomination.
Boise offers a high success gestational carrier cycle at affordable costs. Boise and its surrounding areas provide a “family friendly” environment. Boise has many gestational carrier agencies and available gestational carriers who are altruistic and wholesome. ICRM’s team is in close communication with the local gestational carrier agencies and reproductive lawyers to provide a close-knit teamwork effect. ICRM prides itself to personally know their patients very well and to provide personal care. Because of Idaho’s lower cost of living, often gestational carrier compensations are lower than rates quoted in larger metropolitan areas. ICRM works with gestational carrier agencies and gestational carriers all over the entire United States.
Gestational carrier cycles are ideal for women with contraindications to pregnancy, women born without a uterus or have an abnormal uterus, for women who have had either high risk pregnancies or recurrent pregnancy loss, and for single men and gay male couples who are interested in family building.
If you are undergoing a fertility cycle consisting of IVF with a gestational carrier, we will coordinate both your cycle and your gestational carrier’s cycle. Both you and your gestational carrier will be screened for health maintenance, infectious diseases, and have a psychological educational consultation. We will refer you to a lawyer who has expertise in reproductive law so that a contract can be obtained between the intended parents and the gestational carrier.
The gestational carrier will also have screening to make sure she is a fit gestational carrier candidate. Screening includes medical history, physical exam, psychological screening, lab work, and a saline sonogram to evaluate her uterus and make sure there are no uterine causes of diminished uterine receptivity and/or implantation. We will synchronize the uterine receptivity of the gestational carrier’s uterus to the embryo maturity to maximize the chance of pregnancy per embryo transfer.
To prepare the uterus for implantation, the gestational carriers will take birth control pills, followed by estrogen and progesterone supplementation. With standard IVF techniques, the eggs are retrieved and fertilized with the sperm from the recipient couple or chosen sperm donor. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, air filtration systems, microscopes, incubators, airflow hoods, and room filters to ensure the highest embryo quality outcomes. We offer pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) on the embryos also. The embryo is transferred into the gestational carrier at the blastocyst stage with soft catheter under ultrasound guidance. Our goal is to have the highest success of a pregnancy with a healthy gestational carrier resulting in a happy pregnancy and healthy baby.
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1000 E. Park Blvd., Suite 110 Boise, Idaho 83712
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3875 E. Overland Rd., Suite 103 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Office: 208-342-5900
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Beginning September 1, 2024 we will require a card placed on file to secure all New Patient Appointments.
Changes to our cancelation policy, effective September 1, 2024: If you do not show up for your appointment or cancel your appointment 48 hours before your actual appointment time, a $100.00 charge will appear on your card statement.
We’d like to inform you about an important change in our payment processing procedures at ICRM. As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and ensure the sustainability of our business, we have partnered with Freedom Payments to introduce new processing solutions.
To effectively manage rising costs without increasing prices across our services, we will be implementing a 3% processing fee on all credit card transactions, effective July 1,2024.
Our decision to partner with Freedom Payments was driven by their commitment to supporting our community and veterans. Freedom Payments generously donates 10% of the fees we pay to them to the Idaho Backcountry Veterans organization. We believe that by choosing a processing provider that benefits our community and veterans, we have struck an optimal compromise that aligns with our values.
At ICRM, we remain committed to providing you with exceptional patient care. We understand that changes like these can sometimes be inconvenient, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support. We firmly believe that this partnership will enable us to maintain the quality and value you have come to expect from us.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please do not hesitate to reach out to our patient services team at 208-342-5900. We are here to assist you and provide any clarification you may require.
Once again, we want to express our gratitude for your support. Your support is vital to our success, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Administration at Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine
