Third-party reproduction opens doors for individuals and couples who need donor eggs, donor sperm, donor embryos, or a gestational carrier to build their families. IRFC coordinates every aspect of this journey — medical, logistical, and legal — with experienced, compassionate guidance.
IRFC partners with Fairfax EggBank and other licensed donor egg agencies to provide access to a large database of screened, FDA-compliant egg donors. Donors undergo comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological screening. Using donor eggs is typically recommended when a patient's own eggs cannot produce a successful pregnancy — due to diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, genetic carrier status, or advanced age.
Donor sperm can be used in IUI or IVF cycles. IRFC works with leading cryobanks that provide thoroughly screened sperm from anonymous or identity-release donors. Donors are tested for infectious diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic carrier status per FDA regulations. Your coordinator will assist you in navigating the selection process.
Families who have completed their own IVF treatment and have remaining embryos may choose to donate them to other intended parents. IRFC facilitates embryo donation arrangements, including appropriate legal documentation and FDA compliance requirements. Receiving donated embryos is often a more affordable path to pregnancy than a full IVF cycle with donor eggs.
In gestational surrogacy, an embryo created from the intended parents' (or donors') eggs and sperm is transferred to a gestational carrier who carries the pregnancy. The gestational carrier has no genetic relationship to the child. IRFC works with surrogacy agencies and reproductive attorneys to coordinate the medical, legal, and logistical aspects of your surrogacy journey. California is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the US, with clear legal protections for all parties.
Your path to parenthood, guided every step of the way.
IRFC's third-party reproduction coordinators are your central point of contact throughout the process — liaising with donor agencies, surrogacy agencies, and reproductive attorneys so you can focus on your journey, not the logistics.
IRFC partners with Fairfax EggBank and other licensed agencies. You will review anonymous donor profiles including physical characteristics, education, health history, and (in some cases) photos. Your coordinator guides you through the selection and matching process, and all donors are FDA-compliant.
The full surrogacy process — from matching with a gestational carrier to a confirmed pregnancy — typically takes 12–18 months. This includes medical clearance of the carrier, legal contract execution, embryo transfer, and pregnancy confirmation. Your IRFC coordinator will outline a realistic timeline during your consultation.
Yes. California has among the most well-established surrogacy laws in the United States, offering clear legal protections for intended parents and gestational carriers alike. Pre-birth orders are available, meaning intended parents are established as the legal parents before the child is born.
Yes. IRFC has dedicated third-party reproduction coordinators who specialize in donor and surrogacy arrangements. They serve as your primary point of contact for all coordination outside of direct clinical care — agency communication, legal referrals, and logistical planning.
Yes. It is possible to create embryos using sperm from both partners and donor eggs, then use PGT to identify each embryo's genetic origin. Some couples choose to transfer embryos from each partner sequentially. Your physician will discuss the clinical and logistical considerations involved.
Third-party reproduction involves clinical fees (IVF cycle, embryo transfer), agency fees, donor compensation, and legal fees. Total costs vary widely depending on the arrangement. Our financial coordinator provides a detailed cost breakdown before you begin, and financing options are available.
A consultation with an IRFC physician and coordinator is the first step — we'll walk through every option available to you with honesty and care.