Elite Women Surrogacy is a gestational surrogacy agency located in Irvine, California, serving intended parents and gestational carriers. Located at 18575 Jamboree Road in Irvine's professional office district, Elite Women Surrogacy provides the coordination, matching, screening, and support services needed to facilitate gestational surrogacy arrangements. Irvine's position in Orange County, California makes it an ideal base for a surrogacy agency: California has one of the most surrogacy-friendly legal environments in the world, with established pre-birth order law that protects the rights of intended parents and gestational carriers. Unlike fertility clinics that perform IVF and embryo transfers directly, Elite Women Surrogacy coordinates the relationship between intended parents, gestational carriers, fertility clinics, and reproductive law attorneys. For a broader view of California fertility and third-party reproduction resources, visit our California fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Elite Women Surrogacy is a coordination and case management agency rather than a clinical fertility practice. As such, the agency does not employ in-house physicians or embryologists. Medical procedures — including IVF, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer — are performed at affiliated fertility clinics working with the intended parents. Elite Women Surrogacy's team consists of surrogacy coordinators, case managers, and administrative professionals who specialize in the logistical, emotional, and legal aspects of surrogacy. Intended parents who use Elite Women Surrogacy work with a fertility clinic of their choice or one recommended by the agency.
Services and Treatments
Elite Women Surrogacy offers:
- Gestational carrier matching — identifying and matching qualified gestational carriers with intended parents based on shared values, communication preferences, and medical compatibility
- Surrogate screening coordination — facilitating medical, psychological, and background screening of prospective gestational carriers
- Intended parent case management — guiding intended parents through every phase of the surrogacy process
- Coordination with fertility clinics — liaising between intended parents, fertility clinics, and gestational carriers for the medical aspects of the journey
- Legal referrals — connecting intended parents and gestational carriers with experienced California reproductive law attorneys for surrogacy contract and pre-birth order processes
- Escrow services — managing financial transactions including carrier compensation, expense reimbursements, and agency fees
- Post-birth support — assisting with birth plan coordination and any necessary post-birth legal documentation
- International intended parent services — facilitating surrogacy arrangements for international clients coming to California
Laboratory and Success Rates
Clinical procedures (IVF, embryo transfer) are performed at fertility clinic partners, not at the agency itself. Success rates for the IVF and embryo transfer components depend on the specific fertility clinic, the quality of the embryos being transferred, and the gestational carrier's health. Intended parents should request SART outcome data from the fertility clinic that will perform the embryo transfer.
Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
Elite Women Surrogacy serves intended parents who are unable to carry a pregnancy themselves — including individuals who have undergone hysterectomy, those with uterine abnormalities, same-sex male couples, and single individuals. For international intended parents, California's legal framework and Elite Women Surrogacy's international coordination experience make the agency a compelling option. The agency's Irvine headquarters is accessible from LAX and John Wayne Airport and is situated in the same Orange County fertility services corridor as other agencies and clinics that serve international surrogacy clients.
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Insurance and Financing
Surrogacy in California involves substantial financial commitments. Intended parents are responsible for the gestational carrier's compensation, medical expenses, legal fees, agency fees, and the fertility clinic's IVF costs. Total surrogacy costs in California typically range from $100,000 to $200,000 or more depending on circumstances. California does not have a state IVF insurance mandate, though some intended parents' insurance plans may cover IVF costs.
Elite Women Surrogacy's team can provide an overview of expected costs and escrow management processes. Intended parents should consult with a financial advisor familiar with surrogacy financing to plan appropriately.
Mandate states for reference: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island require insurers to cover IVF and related fertility treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a surrogacy agency and a fertility clinic? A surrogacy agency like Elite Women Surrogacy coordinates the matching, screening, legal, and logistical aspects of the surrogacy arrangement. A fertility clinic performs the medical procedures — IVF, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer. Intended parents typically work with both an agency (for coordination) and a fertility clinic (for medical procedures) in parallel.
Why is California a favorable state for gestational surrogacy? California courts routinely issue pre-birth orders — legal orders establishing the intended parents' parental rights before the baby is born. Surrogacy contracts are enforceable in California, and the state's legal community includes experienced reproductive law attorneys who specialize in this area. This legal clarity makes California one of the most popular states for gestational surrogacy, both domestically and internationally.
Can international intended parents work with Elite Women Surrogacy? Yes. Elite Women Surrogacy has experience facilitating surrogacy arrangements for international clients. International intended parents should be aware of the legal requirements in their home country regarding parentage of children born through surrogacy abroad, and should consult both US and home country legal counsel before proceeding.
What does a gestational carrier screening process involve? Gestational carrier screening typically includes medical evaluation by a reproductive endocrinologist at the treating fertility clinic, psychological evaluation, infectious disease testing, uterine assessment, background check, and home study in some cases. Elite Women Surrogacy coordinates this process to ensure that carriers meet established agency and medical criteria before being matched with intended parents.