Give the Gift of Family
Helping others build their families is one of the most profound gifts you can give. Whether you’re considering becoming an egg donor, sperm donor, embryo donor, or gestational carrier, your generosity can change lives. Each path plays a vital role in providing hopeful parents with the chance to experience the joy of parenthood.
We invite you to explore your options and take the first step toward making a meaningful impact.
Donor and Gestational Carrier Intake Forms
Thank you for interest in becoming a donor or surrogate. Please complete the appropriate intake form before your appointment.
Choose How You’d Like to Help
- Become an Egg Donor – Give the gift of hope by donating your eggs to individuals or couples in need of fertility assistance. RSC partners with Fairfax EggBank. Apply now.
- Become a Sperm Donor – Help others on their journey to parenthood through sperm donation. RSC partners with Fairfax Cryobank. Start your application.
- Become an Embryo Donor – If you have remaining embryos from IVF treatment, donation can provide another family the opportunity to grow. Learn more.
- Become a Gestational Carrier – Carry a pregnancy for intended parents who cannot carry on their own. RSC partners with the Center for Surrogate Parenting. Begin the process.
Becoming an Embryo Donor
If you have remaining embryos from IVF treatment and do not plan to use them, you have several options, including donation. Embryo donation allows you to provide another family the opportunity to experience the joy of parenthood while ensuring your embryos are handled with care and respect.
How the Process Works
While our in-house embryo donation program is currently closed, there are reputable clinics and organizations that facilitate embryo donation. These programs handle the legal, medical, and psychological aspects of the process to ensure all parties are supported and informed.
Next Steps
If you decide to donate your embryos, RSC will facilitate the shipment to your chosen clinic once all necessary paperwork is completed. Shipping fees are the responsibility of the donor.
Becoming a Gestational Carrier
A gestational carrier is a woman who carries and delivers a baby for intended parents but has no genetic relation to the child. The embryo is created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the eggs and sperm of the intended parents or donors and is then transferred to the gestational carrier’s uterus.
Who can be a gestational carrier?
To ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy, our program follows guidelines established by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). A gestational carrier must:
- Be free from major medical issues and diseases.
- Be between the ages of 21 and 45.
- Have a BMI not exceeding 30.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Be a non-smoker and refrain from using recreational drugs.
- Have had at least one full-term pregnancy and parenting experience.
Screening and Preparation
Psychological Consultation
All parties involved in the surrogacy arrangement—including the gestational carrier, her partner (if applicable), and the intended parents—must undergo psychological counseling. These sessions help address important emotional aspects of the journey and ensure that everyone is prepared for the process. Psychological clearance is required before the cycle begins, and we can provide referrals for counseling services.
Legal Considerations
Gestational carriers and intended parents must engage with independent legal counsel to create a surrogacy contract. Both parties will have separate attorneys to ensure their rights are protected. A legal clearance letter must be submitted to our office before the medical process begins.
Medical Screening & Testing
Each gestational carrier must undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation, which includes:
- Bloodwork for infectious diseases and general health assessment (partner testing may also be required).
- Cervical cultures and a drug screening.
- A recent negative Pap smear report.
- A uterine evaluation to determine suitability for embryo transfer.
- A mock cycle to assess the body’s response to hormone treatments.
