SurrogacyNetwork.org now features all surrogacy and egg donor agencies who are members of the Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS).
This makes it easier than ever for intended parents, surrogates and egg donors to connect with agencies that prioritize ethical practices and professional standards. Browse the complete list of SEEDS member agencies here.
What is SEEDS?
SEEDS is a professional organization dedicated to promoting ethical practices in the assisted reproductive technology industry. SEEDS brings together agencies, clinics, and professionals committed to the highest standards of care.
SEEDS exists because the fertility industry needed consistent ethical guidelines. While assisted reproductive technology has helped millions of families worldwide, the industry sometimes lacked uniform standards across providers. SEEDS fills this gap by creating clear guidelines that protect everyone involved – intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and the children who result from these arrangements.
How SEEDS Helps Intended Parents
When choosing an agency to help build your family, you want confidence that your provider operates with integrity and professionalism. SEEDS membership provides that assurance.
As an organization based in ethics, SEEDS has created a set of standards and guidelines for agencies which must be met by its members. By maintaining and encouraging these standards to be met by agencies, SEEDS hopes to build your trust and confidence in choosing your family-building team. Their members strive to meet or exceed these standards in order to ensure your journey is rooted in ethics.
SEEDS also provides ongoing education to its members, ensuring agencies stay current with best practices, legal developments, and medical advances. This continuing education benefits intended parents by ensuring their chosen agency operates with up-to-date knowledge.
Understanding SEEDS Standards
SEEDS has developed comprehensive standards that member agencies must follow, addressing the most critical aspects of surrogacy and egg donation services.
The SEEDS standards cover financial transparency, requiring agencies to provide clear information about all costs upfront and maintain proper escrow accounts. Communication standards ensure all parties receive timely, accurate information throughout the process. Legal and medical standards require agencies to work with qualified professionals and ensure appropriate legal representation and medical care for all participants.
The standards also address matching processes, ensuring intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors are appropriately matched based on compatibility and preferences. Psychological support standards require agencies to provide appropriate counseling throughout the journey.
Finding SEEDS Members in Our Directory
Our directory makes it simple to identify and connect with SEEDS member agencies. You can easily browse all SEEDS member agencies here.
When viewing agency listings, you’ll see the SEEDS logo to confirm their membership. The directory allows you to filter specifically for SEEDS members and combine this with other criteria like location or services offered to find agencies that meet your specific needs.
Each member agency’s profile includes information about their services, experience and reviews along with direct contact information for easy outreach.
