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Being a surrogate mother in California is a good way of helping couples and individuals start a family. Research & statistics at Coastal fertility shows that Surrogacy for LGBTQ people or same sex couples for planning a family is different from any other American states than in California.
While California’s progressive and all-inclusive laws may not be new to you. It is also by far the best state when it comes down to protecting everyone’s right to become a parent. California is not only a leader in advancing LGBTQ rights but also in reducing discrimination against the community. California is one of the first American states to allow same-sex marriage. The state keeps showing its love and support for LGBTQ couples and individuals with the annual Pride March and much anticipated Pride Month. In this article from Coastal Fertility, we’ll take a look at how surrogacy for LGBTQ people in California differentiates from that of any other state. We’ll also look at some of the laws passed for LGBTQ community.
The family-building process can be very challenging. But California has taken the lead in LGTBQ discussion for a long time. Just recently, the state-endorsed a set of textbooks highlighting the contributions of the LGBTQ community throughout history. Apart from approving these textbooks, California also mandated the inclusion of LGBTQ history in the state curriculum. No other US state has similar laws. Most times, more conservative states do not even allow LGBTQ discussions.
LGBTQ community love California because it is the home to the country’s first lesbian group, established back in 1955. It is also the birth placce of the first gay group, founded in 1950. Jose Sarria, the first political candidate to come out publicly, was also from California. In 1965, California was nicknamed the “Gay Capital of the United States”. Since 1976, same-sex activity has been deemed legal in the state.
Study at Coastal Fertility shows that laws regarding surrogacy vary from state to state. Some states don’t allow the name of the Intended Parents to feature on the birth certificate. Whereas, others don’t even allow surrogacy at all. This means members of the LGBTQ community who cannot produce a child with their partner or carry their own children won’t be able to have a family.
But in California, the LGBTQ-friendly state, hopeful couples or individuals can use a Surrogacy for planning family to become parents. Their sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status do not matter. The law (Uniform Parentage Laws) gives intended parents rights over the baby before delivery.
Very few states in America offer same sex surrogacy for LGBTQ parents. Those proud individuals who belong to a non-conforming state have no option but to adopt a child. Indeed, adoption is a beautiful option. However, it’s vastly different from having a child that shares genetic information with their parents, or parent. In California, LGBTQ parents-to-be can choose a consented surrogate, sperm donor, or egg donor from within their family to contribute to the pregnancy. This way, the child will have genetic material belonging to both parents. They will also share a physical resemblance to their parents and any personality traits that run in the family. Coastal fertility always works with pre-screened surrogates and the best surrogacy specialists in California.
California claims jurisdiction over all surrogacy cases, that take place within state boundaries. It includes, when the Surrogate or Intended Parents reside in California or when the agreement & signing of the contract took place in the state. If a couple visited for surrogacy purposes only, then they will also be protected by the law. At present, California is the only American state with this law in place.
You know California is an inclusive state but there are a set of rules. LGBTQ couples and individuals have to follow those rules before applying for surrogacy or planning to start a family:
Two different legal counsel must represent the Intended Parents and Surrogate mother. They cannot share a lawyer when involved in surrogacy for the duration of the procedure.
Gestational surrogacy agreements require notary certification to qualify as valid documents. This must take place before the medication section of the surrogacy begins. It is noteworthy that Coastal fertility only offers Gestational Surrogacy.
All parties involved in the surrogacy must declare their compliance with the law. If not, they will be charged with perjury.
An attorney can help you through the procedure and make sure you have all the documents filed on time. The registration of surrogacy agreement must occur in the court before the baby’s birth. Once the documents are submitted, they will be sealed. It will be available only to the Intended Parents, Surrogate, involved attorneys and Department of Social Services. This effectively ensures privacy and respect for all those involved.
California’s progressive laws protect the rights of all parents and babies born within the state. The laws protect every parent involved in surrogacy, whether or not they are same-sex couples or belong to the LGBTQ community. We match up Intended Parents and Surrogates, who have similar attitudes and values. And we make sure that all legal details and medical needs are covered without neglect.
Our matching process is tedious and efficient at pairing up parents and Surrogates with shared qualities, features, and personalities. This way, the child will be comfortable with their new parents because of how many similarities they will share. Coastal Fertility helps LGBT couples realize their dream of planning and building a family via LGBTQ friendly, same-sex surrogacy. At Coastal Fertility, we believe that everyone deserves the right to build their family. It should be irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Hence, we provide consultation on the matter and help couples decide their next step. Our experts at Coastal Fertility bear full knowledge of the requirements, duties, and potential complications involved with the procedure of surrogacy. Thus allowing you to receive thorough guidance from a trusted professional. You can also ask us questions, and we will help you clear out any confusion.
We always aim to give our clients a supportive, judgment-free zone that is open to people of all sexual and gender identifications. Surrogacy is an excellent way to start a family for same-sex and LGBTQ couples. If you want to know more about how you can start a family this way, feel free to reach out and contact us. We have two of the best fertility clinics in California. Schedule your consultation today!
Our fertility clinic focuses on helping you build your family regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you choose to identify with. We are even taking further steps to make LGTB people feel more welcome at our fertility clinic. Each of our patient-facing staff goes through LGTB training to let family-building clinicians provide necessary support and make you feel highly welcome.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center offers one of the most advanced fertility treatments and is completely transparent regarding the costs of procedures and any other expenses that you may have to pay before commencing your treatment. This differentiates us from some fertility clinics that reduce prices before the signing of the contract but charge you extra later on. We make sure our patients are well aware of any possible extra pricing that may occur over the course of their treatment.
The infertility industry is currently segmented, with each service or treatment being handled by a different provider. Our all-inclusive model simplifies an otherwise complex and difficult process. We are here to revolutionize the infertility industry by offering a one-stop-service model to assist our patients through infertility challenges while reducing physical, emotional, and financial risks.
Our globally respected team of specialists are helping improve IVF technologies to enter into a generation of better outcomes for infertility. Although you’ll have a doctor guiding you, you are also going to benefit from the experience and insights of other doctors during case review collaboration meetings, which take place every week. So, you won’t just rely on the expertise of a specialist but benefit from the knowledge of many reputed fertility experts.
Our team specializes in difficult cases and help patients who may have been considered “hopeless” at other fertility clinics. Thanks to our personalized solutions, expertise, and internal collaboration, weare able to maximize pregnancy success rates that are well above the industry average, even in difficult infertility cases.
We know that every situation is different and that everyone requires different treatments. Unlike facilities that take “a one-size-fits-all” approach for all cases, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to raise the chances of success. The customized approach even extends to our fertility laboratory. Our on-site lab director and his highly-experienced team nurture every embryo and egg to increase the odds of success of each cycle.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center offers one of the most advanced fertility treatments and is completely transparent regarding the costs of procedures and any other expenses that you may have to pay before commencing your treatment. This differentiates us from some fertility clinics that reduce prices before the signing of the contract but charge you extra later on. We make sure our patients are well aware of any possible extra pricing that may occur over the course of their treatment.
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Following the Preimplantation Genetic Screening process, which helps ensure there are normal chromosome numbers and detects possible genetic disorders, the most healthy embryo(s) are selected to be implanted into your or your chosen surrogate’s womb. 2 weeks after the transfer of the embryo, your physician will conduct a final blood test to determine the level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in your body. Increased hCG levels usually indicate a positive pregnancy test.
For fertilization to take place, the collected egg and sperm are combined in a petri dish and cultured in an embryo incubator. This dish is closely watched to check whether any of the eggs have been fertilized. Once the egg is fertilized, it is referred to as an embryo or a blastocyst on the 5th day of development. Our in-house embryologist carefully nurtures every embryo to the right time, even if it means working outside the standard business operating hours. For instance: If an oocyte is not mature, our laboratory will wait for it to mature and then ICSI it at the right time.
The egg retrieval is a slightly invasive medical procedure that takes about 20 to 30 minutes. You will be given an anesthetic to make you sleep for the duration of the procedure. Using ultrasound technology, your doctor will harvest your eggs transvaginally with a small, hollow needle connected to an ultrasound probe. Once your eggs are collected, your partner’s semen or donor sperm you have pre-selected is used for fertilization. The sperm are washed and prepared, and the top-quality sperm extracted is used to fertilize the eggs.
Your doctor will create a customized medication schedule that contains information about the fertility medications and hormone injections you have to take. Medication and injections are taken to encourage your ovaries to mature a large number of eggs for fertilization. Since women don’t respond to fertility drugs and hormones the same way, personalized protocols are crucial to the IVF cycle success. At Coastal Fertility, we will monitor you closely, letting you understand the changes occurring in your body and keeping track of how your egg follicles are growing.
On-site consultations typicallyinclude a standard fertility evaluation, consisting of a physical examination, complementary follicular ultrasound, and testing to enable your doctor to know your present fertility status and draw up a treatment plan.
This consultation includes a detailed medical evaluation with a doctor. You and your physician will review your health records and have enough time to talk about your goals and get answers to your questions. We recommend that you jot down all your questions before the visit to allow you to make the best use of the time spent with your doctor.
Your Reproductive Endocrinologist will take all factors into consideration and create a comprehensive plan of care, otherwise known as the treatment plan. This plan will include treatment recommendations from the physician and enable your financial coordinator to make a precise quotation once you meet.
Our globally respected team of specialists are helping improve IVF technologies to enter into a generation of better outcomes for infertility. Although you’ll have a doctor guiding you, you are also going to benefit from the experience and insights of other doctors during case review collaboration meetings, which take place every week. So, you won’t just rely on the expertise of a specialist but benefit from the knowledge of many reputed fertility experts.
The infertility industry is currently segmented, with each service or treatment being handled by a different provider. Our all-inclusive model simplifies an otherwise complex and difficult process. We are here to revolutionize the infertility industry by offering a one-stop-service model to assist our patients through infertility challenges while reducing physical, emotional, and financial risks.
Our fertility clinic focuses on helping you build your family regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you choose to identify with. We are even taking further steps to make LGTB people feel more welcome at our fertility clinic. Each of our patient-facing staff goes through LGTB training to let family-building clinicians provide necessary support and make you feel highly welcome.
We know that every situation is different and that everyone requires different treatments. Unlike facilities that take “a one-size-fits-all” approach for all cases, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to raise the chances of success. The customized approach even extends to our fertility laboratory. Our on-site lab director and his highly-experienced team nurture every embryo and egg to increase the odds of success of each cycle.
Our team specializes in difficult cases and help patients who may have been considered “hopeless” at other fertility clinics. Thanks to our personalized solutions, expertise, and internal collaboration, weare able to maximize pregnancy success rates that are well above the industry average, even in difficult infertility cases.
Upon your arrival, you will check in with a Patient Care Coordinator. We will obtain your insurance information for benefits verification, a copy of your identification and take a picture for your electronic medical chart
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