For many heterosexual couples, the dream of becoming parents often comes after a long road of medical tests, fertility treatments, and emotional ups and downs.
At this point, surrogacy becomes one of the most reliable and effective ways to turn the dream of parenthood into reality.
Gestational surrogacy is the most common and trusted path for heterosexual couples.
In this process, the surrogate carries the pregnancy but has no genetic link to the baby.
It is a meaningful step in building a family, and with Gaia Fertility, you are never alone.
We guide you through every stage with security, compassion, and dedicated personal care.
While surrogacy may seem like a significant investment, it is essential to remember that it is the most significant investment of all: the creation of your family.
With Gaia’s proven experience, close support, and successful track record, you can be confident that every step you take leads toward one goal, holding your baby in your arms.
The surrogacy journey is truly life-changing, and with the proper guidance, it can feel clear, safe, and significant.
At Gaia Fertility, we stand by your side every step of the way, offering professionalism, transparency, and a warm, personal approach throughout the entire process.
Through trusted partner agencies, you are introduced to carefully selected surrogates. Each candidate undergoes thorough medical screenings and psychological evaluations to ensure both suitability and a genuine commitment to supporting you on the most meaningful journey of your life.
A binding surrogacy agreement protects all parties, outlining the rights of the intended parents and the responsibilities of the surrogate. Since laws differ by country, Gaia ensures the process is always handled legally and securely. This way, you can focus on your journey to parenthood with confidence.
The medical stage begins with in vitro fertilization (IVF), usually using the intended parents’ genetic material. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the surrogate’s uterus, where the pregnancy is closely monitored under advanced fertility technologies and ongoing medical care.
Once the baby is born, the legal process begins to establish the intended parents as the child’s rightful guardians. The surrogate formally waives all parental rights, and custody is transferred smoothly and lawfully, ensuring that your baby is yours in every sense, both emotionally and legally.
At Gaia, gestational surrogacy for heterosexual couples is far more than a medical procedure; it is a personal and emotional journey designed around your unique needs.
Every couple receives dedicated, professional, and compassionate care, supported by some of the world’s leading clinics and partner agencies.
Our team, comprising experienced fertility specialists and coordinators, is with you at every stage of the process.
We ensure that intended parents, surrogates, and any donors all feel respected, valued, and supported throughout the journey.
With Gaia, you don’t just get a tailored surrogacy plan—you gain true partners in building your family.
You will never feel alone, because we stand by your side, guiding you and giving you confidence at every step of this remarkable path to parenthood.
While surrogacy options for same-sex couples can be limited in certain countries, heterosexual couples often have several reliable and accessible alternatives for gestational surrogacy.
At Gaia, we present all available options clearly, so every couple can choose the path that best suits them in turning the dream of parenthood into reality.
If the female partner cannot use her own eggs, options include a family member, Gaia’s donor program, or frozen eggs from an egg bank.
The male partner’s sperm fertilizes the eggs, and the embryos are transferred to the surrogate.
If the female partner cannot use her own eggs, options include a family member as a donor, selecting from Gaia’s donor program, or using frozen eggs from an egg bank.
The male partner’s sperm fertilizes the eggs, and the embryos are transferred to the surrogate.
If the male partner cannot provide sperm, a donor can be chosen.
The donor’s sperm is used to fertilize the female partner’s eggs, and the resulting embryos are transferred to the surrogate.
In cases where neither partner can use their own genetic material, both egg donation and sperm donation are combined.
The resulting embryos are transferred to the surrogate’s uterus, opening the path to parenthood even for couples who might not have had any other option.
Surrogacy for heterosexual couples is when a surrogate mother carries a pregnancy for the intended parents, usually through gestational surrogacy with no genetic link between the surrogate and the baby.
In most cases, surrogacy for heterosexual couples involves gestational surrogacy, where the surrogate does not use her own eggs.
Instead, eggs and sperm from the intended parents, or donors if necessary; are combined through in vitro fertilization (IVF) to create embryos.
These embryos are then transferred to the surrogate’s uterus to establish a pregnancy.
This process allows couples who face medical or fertility challenges to still have a biological child, even when carrying a pregnancy themselves is not possible.
It is a structured medical and legal journey that requires careful coordination and support.
At Gaia Fertility, the entire process is guided with professionalism, sensitivity, and compassion.
From medical coordination to emotional support, families are cared for every step of the way, ensuring a safe and smooth journey to parenthood.
Surrogacy is suitable for heterosexual couples who cannot conceive or safely carry a pregnancy, including those facing medical conditions, repeated IVF failures, or health risks during pregnancy.
For many heterosexual couples, infertility or health conditions can make natural conception or carrying a pregnancy impossible.
Surrogacy offers these families a chance to have a biological child despite these challenges.
Common reasons for pursuing surrogacy include conditions such as the absence of a uterus, severe uterine abnormalities, or medical risks that would make pregnancy unsafe.
It is also a solution for couples who have attempted IVF multiple times without success.
At Gaia Fertility, every case is reviewed individually to ensure the most suitable treatment path.
With a compassionate and personalized approach, we guide couples through the process of surrogacy to help them achieve their dream of parenthood.
The surrogacy process for heterosexual couples usually takes about 12–18 months, though timing can vary depending on medical, legal, and logistical factors.
The length of a surrogacy journey depends on several variables, including medical preparation, legal documentation, and the availability of a suitable surrogate and egg donor if required.
These steps are crucial to ensuring the process is safe and legally secure.
On average, most heterosexual couples complete their journey in about 12–18 months, from the initial consultation through to the birth of their baby.
This includes time for IVF, pregnancy monitoring, and final legal recognition.
At Gaia Fertility, the process is often quicker thanks to immediate access to pre-approved surrogates and egg donors.
With no waiting lists and a streamlined approach, couples can move forward without unnecessary delays, making the path to parenthood faster and more reassuring.
If the female partner cannot use her own eggs, options include egg donation from a family member, choosing from Gaia’s screened donor program, or using frozen eggs from an egg bank.
These eggs can then be fertilized with the male partner’s sperm or donor sperm if needed.
Some women may be unable to use their own eggs due to medical conditions, low ovarian reserve, or genetic factors.
In these cases, egg donation becomes an effective and safe solution to achieve pregnancy through surrogacy.
Intended parents can choose from several paths: receiving eggs from a known donor (such as a family member), selecting from Gaia’s pool of carefully pre-screened donors, or using frozen eggs from trusted egg banks.
Each option is designed to give families flexibility and confidence.
At Gaia Fertility, we manage every stage with transparency, professionalism, and compassion.
Our team ensures that families are fully informed, supported, and comfortable with their choice, helping them take the next step toward parenthood with peace of mind.
Surrogacy costs vary by country, medical requirements, and whether donor eggs or sperm are needed.
With Gaia, the investment provides exceptional value through high success rates, legal security, and comprehensive support.
The overall cost of surrogacy depends on several factors, including the country where the process is carried out, the medical treatments required, and whether donations such as eggs or sperm are needed.
These variables can influence the total investment significantly.
While surrogacy is a major financial commitment, it provides families with a safe, structured, and reliable path to parenthood. The costs cover not only medical procedures but also legal services, surrogate care, and professional coordination.
At Gaia Fertility, we ensure that every stage is managed with full transparency.
Families receive high value in return for their investment through above-average success rates, robust legal frameworks, and emotional and medical support from start to finish.
The true outcome, holding your baby in your arms! This is ultimately priceless.