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GSHC Surrogacy Agency

GSHC Surrogacy Agency logo★★★★★5.0· 4 reviewsIrvine, California
SEEDS MemberNY State Licensed
Years in business
10
Babies born
800
Time to match with surrogate
10 months
Journey length
12 months
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GSHC Surrogacy Agency has been in the fertility field for over a decade and has delivered over 100 babies since rebranding in 2016, with average matching time under one month. All of its case managers are past or current surrogates, and the agency offers 24/7 case management in multiple languages.

Services

The agency manages invoices, payments, and other financial transactions related to the surrogacy journey.offered
A dedicated team member coordinates the journey, keeps track of important steps, and helps the surrogate and intended parents throughout the process.offered
The agency provides or coordinates emotional support, counseling, and guidance for surrogates and/or intended parents.offered
The agency helps coordinate the legal process for establishing the intended parents as the child’s legal parents.offered
The agency offers or helps clients access financing to help cover fertility and surrogacy-related expenses.not offered
The agency has an attorney on its own team who can provide legal guidance related to the surrogacy journey.not offered

Escrow management

The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.

Surrogate screening

Checks available criminal records to identify relevant convictions or other criminal history.offered
Reviews the surrogate’s financial situation, such as income, debts, and financial stability.offered
A qualified professional visits the surrogate’s home to assess the home environment and overall suitability for the journey.not offered
Reviews the surrogate’s medical history and records to identify health factors that may affect eligibility for surrogacy.offered
A medical evaluation to assess whether the surrogate is physically able to safely carry a pregnancy.not offered
A psychological evaluation to assess emotional readiness and identify factors that could affect the surrogacy journey.offered
A social worker evaluates the surrogate’s personal, family, and social circumstances to assess readiness for surrogacy.offered
Reviews the surrogate’s health insurance to determine whether it provides coverage for pregnancy, delivery, and surrogacy-related care.offered

Fees

The lowest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
$149,800
The highest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
$163,300
The fee charged to intended parents for its services and support throughout the surrogacy journey.
$50,000
An additional fee charged to intended parents who live outside the United States.
None

Surrogate compensation

The starting base compensation for a surrogate on her first journey.
$55,000
Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
+ $10,000
The starting base compensation for a surrogate who has completed a previous journey.
$70,000
Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
+ $10,000

Timelines

The typical estimated time for intended parents to be matched with a surrogate.
10 months
The typical estimated time for a surrogate to be matched with intended parents.
The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
The typical time from matching with a surrogate to the birth of the child.
12 months

Memberships

SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy) promotes ethical standards and best practices in egg donation and surrogacy. Agency membership indicates that the agency has joined SEEDS and agrees to follow its membership standards and ethical guidelines.ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing reproductive medicine. ASRM membership is held by individuals, so this indicates that a member of the agency’s team is an ASRM member—not that the agency itself is an ASRM member.BBB (Better Business Bureau) promotes trust between businesses and consumers. BBB Accreditation indicates that a business has been accredited by BBB and agrees to meet its Standards for Trust.Family Equality advocates for LGBTQ+ families and works to advance equality through advocacy, education, and support. An agency’s partnership or support of Family Equality indicates a commitment to advancing equality for LGBTQ+ families.RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association supports people experiencing infertility and building families through education, advocacy, support, and community. An agency or team member’s membership or involvement indicates a connection to RESOLVE and its family-building mission.

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  • Mayra LSep 2020Surrogate

    Hola mi nombre es Mayra y recomiendo 100% esta agencia, estoy agradecida con GSHC han sido super amable en especial Yadira Ponce. Soy una sustituta y estoy a mi mitad del proceso y honestamente cualquier duda, inquietud o pregunta Yadira siempre me a ayudado no importar la hora ni el día. Aunque al principio no estaba tan segura si seria la mejor agencia tenia muchas preguntas mucha inseguridad,…

  • Rose VillalobosAug 2020

    Esta agencia fue de total agrado para mi, me acompañaron toda la jornada, nunca me sentí sola, mi case mananger YADIRA PONCE está las 24 horas siempre para ayudarte aconsejarte y contestar tus dudas como tú amiga y te da la confianza de contarle todo y estar protegida, Jia siempre está involucrada en todo y al pendiente, me hicieron sentir muy protegida con mucha tranquilidad, todo salió muy bien…

  • Beka BakerAug 2020Surrogate

    I am a current surrogate working with GSHC Surrogacy Agency. I am 35 weeks pregnant, so I have had the pleasure of working with GSHC for almost a year and a half. Being as this is my first surrogacy journey, I was understandably nervous committing to an agency. I wanted to find an agency that would make me feel cherished and cared for, as well as be trustworthy and dedicated to what they do. I am…

  • Adriana VillanuevaAug 2020Surrogate

    I recently gave birth to twins through GSHC as a surrogate for a wonderful family and loved the way I was treated the entire process. I'm excited to do my second surrogacy journey soon for another anxious family waiting to complete their family. All of the staff were so nice & welcoming. The intended parents were beyond happy for their twins journey & arrival. I was in touch with both the…