Gestational Carrier Program

Once a plan has been agreed upon between the doctor and patient, the coordinator will schedule any mandatory testing, including an optional, but recommended, orientation visit with Dr. Georgia Witkin, our psychologist. Much like a traditional IVF cycle, embryos are created at the RMA laboratory, and subsequently cryopreserved.

We will work closely with the agency of your choice to coordinate the treatment and testing of your chosen gestational carrier. Extensive screening will take place, including criminal background checks, medical history, home visit(s), psychological screening, and other tests.

RMA of New York will require a completed and executed legal contract between the intended parents and the gestational carrier before any treatment can be initiated. This is to ensure the legal protection of all parties involved.

After the carrier has cleared the screening process and all appropriate consent forms and contracts have been received and reviewed by RMA staff, the transfer cycle can begin. A typical cycle will take 4 to 6 weeks and require multiple office visits that include blood work and ultrasound. These visits will be coordinated by an RMA nurse.