Surrogacy for Infertility
When pregnancy isn’t possible, surrogacy offers a safe, medically-supported path to parenthood.
For many individuals and couples, infertility is a deeply emotional and physically exhausting journey. After years of treatments, IVF cycles, miscarriages, or medical complications, surrogacy becomes a way to build the family you’ve dreamed of—while protecting your health and ensuring the best chance of success.
Nest & Co supports intended parents through international gestational surrogacy, helping you understand your options, choose the safest destinations, and navigate every step with clarity and compassion.
Can Surrogacy Help With Infertility?
Yes. Surrogacy is one of the most effective paths for people who cannot carry a pregnancy due to medical, genetic, or physiological reasons.
Surrogacy allows intended parents to:
- Have a biologically related child (in many cases)
- Avoid medical risks associated with pregnancy
- Bypass conditions that prevent implantation or carrying to term
- Proceed after multiple IVF failures or pregnancy loss
It is often the next step when other fertility treatments haven’t worked.
Who Chooses Surrogacy After Infertility?
Surrogacy is recommended when pregnancy is unsafe, impossible, or repeatedly unsuccessful. This includes:
1. Women with uterine factor infertility
Examples:
- Congenital absence of uterus (MRKH syndrome)
- Severe adenomyosis
- Asherman’s syndrome
- Uterine scarring
- Multiple fibroids
- Uterine abnormalities
2. Women who cannot safely carry a pregnancy
Due to:
- Heart conditions
- Kidney disease
- Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus)
- Severe diabetes
- Cancer treatment history (chemotherapy, radiation)
- Risk of life-threatening pregnancy complications
3. Couples with repeated IVF failure
Surrogacy is often considered after:
- Recurrent implantation failure
- Poor endometrial receptivity
- Repeated miscarriages with normal embryos
4. Genetic or medical conditions
Where pregnancy would risk the health of the child or the mother.
5. Male infertility + egg donation
In cases where male infertility requires IVF, surrogacy becomes part of the treatment plan when the couple also faces additional reproductive barriers.
6. Same-sex male couples
Surrogacy is a primary family-building path for couples who cannot carry a pregnancy.
Why Surrogacy Works for Infertility
Surrogacy bypasses the medical factors preventing pregnancy by placing the embryo into the uterus of a healthy, medically-screened gestational surrogate.
The surrogate:
- Has a proven history of healthy pregnancies
- Is medically screened to ensure high implantation success
- Provides a safe, stable environment for pregnancy
- Works with specialised fertility clinics
This allows intended parents to build a family even when carrying a pregnancy themselves isn’t possible.
Biological Connection: Will the Baby Be Genetically Ours?
In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate is not genetically related to the child.
You may use:
- Your own eggs and sperm
- Donor eggs
- Donor sperm
- Both donors (double donation)
Biological connection depends entirely on the embryos you create during IVF—not on the surrogate.
Surrogacy After IVF Failure
Many intended parents come to surrogacy after:
- Several failed embryo transfers
- Poor embryo quality
- Failed uterine receptivity tests
- Repeated miscarriages
Surrogacy offers:
- A medically proven environment for implantation
- Higher success rates when embryos are healthy
- A route to pregnancy without risking further trauma or loss
Nest & Co helps you determine whether repeating IVF or transitioning to surrogacy is the best next step based on your medical history.
Surrogacy for Women With Recurrent Miscarriage
Recurrent pregnancy loss may be due to:
- Uterine abnormalities
- Endometrial issues
- Immune disorders
- Genetic factors
- Chromosomal imbalances
Surrogacy provides an alternative that removes the risks associated with carrying the pregnancy, while allowing you to remain fully involved in your baby’s development.
What Is the Surrogacy Process for Infertility Cases?
The steps are similar to the standard surrogacy process, but adapted for medical needs:
1. Fertility & medical review
We analyse your infertility history, IVF results, medical reports, and donor needs.
2. Choosing a country
Your nationality, medical needs, and budget determine whether the USA, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Greece, or another destination is safe and legal for you.
3. IVF and embryo creation
You may continue IVF in your home country or create embryos abroad.
4. Matching with a surrogate
You are matched with a medically screened gestational carrier.
5. Legal agreements
Ensures parentage, rights, and medical decisions are clearly protected.
6. Embryo transfer
Your embryo is transferred to the surrogate.
7. Pregnancy
You receive updates, ultrasounds, and medical reports.
8. Birth & parentage
You meet your child at birth and complete legal steps required by the country.
9. Returning home
We guide you through passport, citizenship, and embassy processes.
Which Countries Are Best for Infertility-Related Surrogacy?
Countries with strong medical and legal frameworks are ideal, especially when infertility is complex.
Top choices include:
🇺🇸 United States
- Highest medical standards
- Strongest legal protections
- Excellent for complex IVF or genetic conditions
🇨🇦 Canada
- Altruistic structure
- High-quality medical care
- Good for parents who prioritize cost savings
🇨🇴 Colombia
- Regulated, fast-growing destination
- Lower cost compared to North America
🇲🇽 Mexico (regulated states only)
- Legal structure improving
- More affordable programs
🇬🇷 Greece
- Legal surrogacy for heterosexual couples and single women
- IVF standards comparable to EU
🇬🇪 Georgia
Established surrogacy laws since 1997
Legal for heterosexual married couples (with restrictions for some nationalities)
Low- to mid-range costs and strong medical programs
Particularly suitable for intended mothers with infertility who wish to use their own or donor eggs
(Note: Some countries have travel or eligibility restrictions depending on citizenship — Nest & Co advises based on your nationality.)
Nest & Co helps you evaluate each destination based on your infertility diagnosis, legal eligibility, and budget.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost for Infertility Patients?
Costs depend on:
- Destination
- IVF complexity
- Medication needs
- Number of cycles
- Legal requirements
- Whether donor eggs/sperm are used
General ranges:
Country | Estimated Cost |
USA | €130,000 – €200,000+ |
Canada | €70,000 – €110,000 |
Colombia | €55,000 – €85,000 |
Mexico (regulated states) | €55,000 – €90,000 |
Greece | €65,000 – €95,000 |
Georgia | €56,000 – €70,000 |
We help you compare and choose realistic, transparent programs.
Emotional Support for Intended Parents Facing Infertility
Infertility can bring:
- Grief
- Frustration
- Anxiety
- Fear of more loss
- Exhaustion from treatments
Surrogacy introduces a new kind of hope—but also new emotions.
Nest & Co provides:
- Emotional guidance
- Decision-making support
- Partnership with psychological professionals
- Clear communication at every stage
You are not alone in this transition.
Is Surrogacy the Right Option for You?
Surrogacy may be a good choice if:
- You are unable to carry a pregnancy
- Your doctor recommends against pregnancy
- IVF has repeatedly failed
- You have experienced recurrent miscarriage
- You want a healthier, more predictable path
- You’re ready to move forward after infertility
We help you evaluate your options based on your medical situation—not pressure, agendas, or assumptions.