Expert-guided gestational surrogacy support

Trusted resources for navigating the financial, legal, and emotional sides of surrogacy
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Surrogacy by the numbers

35%
of employers in 2023 planned to add or enhance their surrogacy coverage.
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$134K
The average starting cost of a successful, first-attempt surrogacy pregnancy in the U.S.
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63%
of LGBTQ+ people planning families expect to use assisted reproductive technology, foster care, or adoption to become parents
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How gestational surrogacy works

Finding a gestational carrier
In gestational surrogacy, an intended parent or parents work with a person who carries a pregnancy for them
Creating embryos
Embryos are created using genetic material from the intended parent(s) or a donor and then transferred to a gestational carrier through an embryo transfer after in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Why gestational surrogacy
Surrogacy is an important option for people experiencing infertility, single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and others unable to carry a pregnancy
 
 

Surrogacy laws vary around the world

Many countries — and regionally within a country — have unique laws and regulations related to surrogacy. Carrot Experts help members understand their local and cross-border options, when appropriate, and find trustworthy agencies and legal support.

Surrogacy support at Carrot — we go there with you

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1:1 guidance from Carrot Experts every step of the way
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Comprehensive, global network of 3.4K+ agencies and attorneys
 
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Simplified payments with the Carrot Card

Learn more about the journeys Carrot supports

Egg, sperm, and embryo freezing

Carrot supports fertility preservation — personal or medical, any reason, anytime, through preparation, freezing, and storage.

IVF

When IVF is the right option, Carrot prioritizes safe and cost-effective pregnancies. By promoting single embryo transfers, Carrot decreases risks and drives healthier outcomes.

Adoption

Carrot provides robust support for all ways people pursue parenthood, including guidance to vetted adoption agencies and legal partners.

Pregnancy and postpartum

From prenatal to postpartum, Carrot provides world-class resources, support, and education that improves health outcomes, lowers healthcare costs, and helps employees navigate life changes.

Parenting and return to work

Carrot Fertility helps new parents confidently re-enter the workforce by offering personalized support and educational resources to help them plan for their family and their careers.

Menopause and low testosterone

Fertility health is a lifelong journey, and Carrot is there every step of the way. As a clinically-validated, age-inclusive package, no employee is left behind.

Gender-affirming care

Navigating gender-affirming care requires a specialized approach, and Carrot can support through the complexities of hormone-related care.

Learn more about surrogacy

Surrogacy involves several steps, from finding an agency to working with lawyers. Read more about what’s involved.

Understanding the cost of surrogacy

Learn about what costs to expect when starting a surrogacy journey.

What to know about LGBTQ+ fertility benefits

5 trends in fertility and family-forming care in Europe

Finding community and optimism during gestational surrogacy journeys

Make surrogacy support part of your benefit offerings

Bring expert guidance for a complex journey to your organization.