Gestational Carrier (Surrogacy)

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.

Why Choose ICRM and Boise?

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.

Selecting and Working with a Surrogate

Finding a Surrogate

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.

Screening, Synchronization, and Embryo Transfer

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.

But Wait, What is Surrogacy Like?

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.

Family Building with ICRM

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 patient journey by scheduling a consultation with our clinicians, where you can explore whether surrogacy is the right choice for you.

Don’t Live in Boise? No Problem!

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.

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ICRM 被稱為全球頂級的妊娠載體週期生育診所之一。自 2000 年以來,ICRM 一直提供妊娠攜帶者周期治療選項,並且經驗豐富,並為其妊娠攜帶者周期提供專家護理。 ICRM 以提供高成功率以及個人和負擔得起的護理而自豪。 ICRM 診所是美國診所中使用妊娠載體進行 IVF 週期百分比最高的診所之一。 ICRM 已出現在紀錄片中 “博伊西製造” 該片獲得了好萊塢電影獎,並獲得了 2015 年新聞和紀錄片艾美獎提名。

博伊西的好處

博伊西以可承受的成本提供高成功的妊娠載體週期。博伊西及其周邊地區提供了一個“家庭友好”的環境。博伊西有許多代孕機構和可用的無私和有益健康的代孕者。 ICRM的團隊與當地的代孕機構和生殖律師保持密切溝通,提供緊密的團隊合作效果。 ICRM 為自己非常了解他們的患者並提供個人護理而自豪。由於愛達荷州的生活成本較低,妊娠承運人的補償通常低於較大的大都市區的報價。 ICRM 與美國各地的代孕機構和代孕機構合作。

代孕週期非常適合有懷孕禁忌症的女性、出生時沒有子宮或子宮異常的女性、高危妊娠或反复流產的女性,以及對家庭感興趣的單身男性和男同性戀夫婦建造。 

載波同步

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.

胚胎移植

為了準備子宮進行植入,妊娠攜帶者將服用避孕藥,然後補充雌激素和黃體酮。使用標準的試管嬰兒技術,取卵並與接受者夫婦或選定的精子捐贈者的精子一起受精。該實驗室配備了最先進的儀器、空氣過濾系統、顯微鏡、孵化器、氣流罩和房間過濾器,以確保獲得最高的胚胎質量結果。我們還提供胚胎植入前基因檢測 (PGT)。胚胎在囊胚期在超聲引導下用軟導管轉移到妊娠載體中。我們的目標是通過健康的代孕者獲得最高的成功懷孕,從而獲得快樂的懷孕和健康的嬰兒。

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Week

ICRM will be OPEN Monday-Wednesday.

We will not be available for any monitoring or IUI procedures on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th.

Last day to report cycle day 1 for IUI/Donor insemination treatment is December 4th.

December 24th-26th

ICRM will be CLOSED

Thursday, January 1st

ICRM will be CLOSED
Happy Holidays!

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