Third-party assisted reproduction
Clinical Services
For some intended parents, the path to parenthood involves a third party who carries a pregnancy on their behalf. This form of assisted reproduction — whereby a gestational carrier undergoes an embryo transfer using the intended parents' own or donated gametes — offers a route to parenthood for those who are unable to carry a pregnancy themselves.
The legal, medical, and logistical landscape surrounding this process varies enormously from country to country. Family Prospects helps intended parents navigate this complexity — connecting them with experienced, reputable providers and ensuring they have the right legal and medical support in place every step of the way.
Who this is for
Women unable to carry
Due to absence or malformation of the uterus, recurrent pregnancy loss, or serious health conditions that make pregnancy unsafe
Same-sex male couples
Seeking to have a child genetically related to one or both partners, using their own sperm and donor eggs
Single men by choice
Pursuing solo parenthood using their own sperm, donor eggs, and a gestational carrier
Heterosexual couples
Where medical circumstances prevent the female partner from carrying a pregnancy to term
What we do
Agency referral
We refer you to experienced, reputable agencies that specialise in gestational carrier matching — selected based on your profile, values, and chosen destination.
IVF clinic referral
We refer you to IVF clinics experienced in embryo creation and transfer for third-party assisted reproduction, coordinating between the clinic, agency, and intended parents throughout.
Legal referral
We refer you to reproductive attorneys in your home country and destination — essential for parental rights, drafting agreements, and ensuring a safe legal return home with your baby.
Program & budget guidance
We help you understand the full scope of costs — agency fees, legal fees, clinic fees, carrier compensation where applicable, insurance, and travel — so there are no surprises.
Full journey coordination
From initial consultation through matching, medical procedures, birth, and safe return home — we coordinate all parties and remain by your side throughout the entire process.
Newborn & return support
We assist with newborn health insurance, travel documentation, consulate appointments, and logistics — helping you bring your baby home as smoothly as possible.
Where we work
Third-party assisted reproduction is only legally permitted in certain countries. We help you identify the destination that is both legally viable and right for your personal situation.
The legal status of third-party assisted reproduction in your home country will also affect your options and the steps required. We will always refer you to qualified legal counsel before you proceed.
Important to know
The legal status of third-party assisted reproduction varies significantly from country to country — and in some cases from region to region within a country. It is the sole responsibility of intended parents to understand the laws applicable to them in both their home country and their chosen destination.
Family Prospects is an independent consultancy and concierge service. We are not a medical provider, a legal advisor, or an agency. We do not offer legal or medical advice. All legal aspects of your journey must be handled by qualified reproductive attorneys, whom we can refer you to.
We strongly recommend that all intended parents obtain independent legal advice in their home country before commencing any third-party assisted reproduction process abroad.
Want to understand your options?
Book a free one-hour consultation with Juan. He will explain how third-party assisted reproduction works, which destinations may be right for you, and what the journey typically involves — with complete honesty and no obligation.
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