Surrogacy & Gestational Carriers at Southern California Fertility Center

Complexity With Compassion
Surrogacy is a complex process involving medical and legal considerations and emotional and ethical dimensions. For many intended parents, particularly those in the LGBTQ community or those facing infertility, surrogacy offers a path to parenthood that might otherwise be unavailable. However, the journey is often intricate, requiring careful coordination between intended parents, surrogates, fertility specialists, and legal professionals. The medical process involves creating embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF), which are then implanted into the surrogate’s uterus. Legal aspects ensure that the intended parents have full parental rights once the child is born. This multifaceted process requires expertise and compassionate guidance to address the emotional challenges that can arise.
We Are With You Every Step of The Way
Dr. Nastaran Foyouzi, with her extensive experience in reproductive medicine and genetics, plays a crucial role in helping her patients navigate the complexities of surrogacy. At Southern California Fertility Center, she works closely with intended parents and surrogates to ensure that every step of the process is handled with the utmost care and precision. Dr. Foyouzi’s deep understanding of the medical aspects of surrogacy, including embryo creation, genetic testing, and implantation, ensures that her patients receive the highest standard of care. Her ability to personalize treatment plans based on each patient’s unique circumstances allows her to address the specific needs and concerns of those embarking on the surrogacy journey.

The Gift of Gestational Carriers
Gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, play a crucial role in helping individuals and couples, especially those who are unable to carry a pregnancy themselves, realize their dream of becoming parents. In this arrangement, the gestational carrier carries a pregnancy for the intended parents using an embryo created through in vitro fertilization (IVF). This process allows the child to be biologically related to one or both of the intended parents, even though the carrier does not contribute any genetic material. However, the early embryo environment contributes to epigenetic changes and function of the genome therefore Dr. Foyouzi with the genetic background can help to choose the best surrogate. The decision to use a gestational carrier is often complex and emotional, requiring careful consideration of medical, legal, and ethical factors.
Single Parents Achieve Your Dream
ingle individuals seeking IVF often have unique goals and face specific challenges, making it essential to have a skilled, understanding, and innovative specialist by your side. Dr. Nastaran Foyouzi, with her extensive experience as a reproductive endocrinology and infertility skilled sub-specialist and reproductive geneticist, is particularly well-suited to guiding single patients through the IVF process. Her track record of 10,000 successful births showcases her expertise and dedication. At the same time, her proficiency in reproductive sciences and reproductive genetics helps make each patient’s reproductive journey personalized and managed with compassion. With a full range of offerings, including surrogacy, sperm and egg selection, Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT), and innovative lab procedures backed by highly qualified staff, Dr. Foyouzi’s approach supports single individuals in achieving their dream of parenthood safely and with compassionate care.



La Jolla's Dr. Foyouzi is Your Trusted Partner
Beyond her technical expertise, Dr. Foyouzi is known for her compassionate approach to patient care. She understands that surrogacy and the gestational process can be an emotionally charged experience, and she is committed to providing the support and reassurance that her patients need throughout the process. By offering clear communication, emotional support, and personalized care, Dr. Foyouzi helps her patients feel confident and secure as they navigate the complexities of surrogacy and the gestational carrier process. Her dedication to both the medical and emotional well-being of her patients makes her a trusted partner in your journey to parenthood.Â