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For top rated surrogacy in Los Angeles, start with EDSI. Learn how we support you with clear care, legal protection, and fair compensation.
Becoming a surrogate in Los Angeles
Many women searching for top rated surrogacy in Los Angeles choose EDSI because the care is clear, the support is steady, and the legal path is strong. Every year, hundreds of caring and healthy women in California help intended parents experience the joy of holding their child for the first time. At Egg Donor and Surrogacy Institute, we are proud to work with women who see surrogacy not just as an act of giving, but as a life-changing journey that brings families together.
At EDSI, we have guided surrogates across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Kern County and throughout Southern and Northern California. Each woman is supported with medical care, counseling, and full compensation that recognizes the commitment of this journey.
Why Become a Surrogate in Los Angeles
Surrogacy in Los Angeles offers more than financial reward. It gives you the chance to change a life in a personal and lasting way. Many EDSI surrogates tell us they wanted to give the gift of family. They also share that the journey became one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives.
In Los Angeles, you also receive strong legal protection. California state law supports surrogacy agreements for all family types, including single parents and LGBTQIA plus couples. Your rights as a surrogate are respected at every step. Experienced attorneys handle agreements and court filings to protect your safety and clarity.
How the Surrogacy Process Works
The process begins with an application. Our team reviews your health history, lifestyle, and past pregnancies to make sure you meet medical and legal qualifications. Once approved, we match you with intended parents who share your values and expectations.
From there, medical screening is completed at one of Los Angeles’s leading fertility clinics. These clinics are known for their high success rates and compassionate approach. After screening, legal contracts are finalized, protecting both you and the intended parents before any medical treatment begins.
Embryo transfer follows, and once pregnancy is confirmed, EDSI remains with you every step of the way. You will have a dedicated coordinator, access to 24-hour support, and ongoing medical care until delivery.
Surrogate Compensation in Los Angeles
EDSI offers one of the highest surrogate compensation programs in the United States. First-time surrogates in California start with a base of $60,000, but no one finishes their journey with only that amount. Every surrogate receives additional allowances and guaranteed benefits that increase total compensation well above the base.
These include maternity clothing, monthly stipends, travel reimbursement, and payments for medical milestones. Women carrying twins or undergoing a C-section receive additional compensation, and postpartum recovery time is covered.
Experienced surrogates often earn even more, with total packages exceeding $110,000. This financial support reflects the dedication, time, and care you bring to this experience.
The EDSI Difference
Many agencies in Los Angeles coordinate surrogacy, but few match the level of personal attention, transparency, and long-term care that EDSI provides. We were founded more than twenty years ago with one mission: to create an environment where surrogates and intended parents both feel valued, protected, and emotionally supported.
Our surrogates work with professionals who understand the balance between personal life, health, and family. Each journey is guided with clear communication and empathy, making sure you feel respected and appreciated.
Community and Connection
Becoming a surrogate is also about community. At EDSI, you will join a network of women who have shared this experience and continue to support one another. Many of our surrogates stay in touch with the families they helped, forming lifelong friendships built on gratitude and love.
Our Los Angeles team hosts gatherings, educational sessions, and one-on-one mentorship for new surrogates. We believe that when women are supported, they thrive, and every journey becomes more meaningful.
Who Can Become a Surrogate
To qualify as a surrogate with EDSI in Los Angeles, you must have had at least one healthy pregnancy and delivery, live a stable lifestyle, and meet medical guidelines for age and health. Surrogates must also be legal residents or hold a valid Green Card to meet U.S. requirements for surrogacy participation.
If you are emotionally ready, physically healthy, and inspired to help others become parents, EDSI will guide you through every step.
Start Your Journey Today
If you live in Los Angeles or anywhere in California and want to become a surrogate, EDSI can help you begin. From your first consultation, our team will explain the process, answer your questions, and make sure you understand your rights, benefits, and next steps.
Surrogacy changes lives. It can bring financial freedom, personal growth, and the joy of creating new families. Join the women who have already made this journey with EDSI and discover how powerful your compassion can be.
See If You Qualify to Become a Surrogate
If you live in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, you could be the reason a family’s dream finally comes true. The first step is simple. Answer a few quick questions to see if you qualify to become a surrogate with EDSI. There is no cost or commitment to apply.
Our team will review your answers, reach out personally, and walk you through the next steps. Every journey begins with one choice — to help create life.
See If You QualifyStart your journey today with one of the most trusted surrogacy agencies in Los Angeles.
At EDSI, first-time surrogates in Los Angeles can earn a base compensation of $60,000, with total packages often exceeding $110,000 when bonuses and allowances are included. Additional pay is provided for twins, cesarean delivery, bed rest, travel, and breast milk.
Surrogates must be between 21 and 40 years old, have had at least one healthy full-term pregnancy, be a U.S. citizen or green card holder, and live a stable and healthy lifestyle. EDSI follows all California surrogacy laws to ensure you meet every medical and psychological requirement before matching with intended parents.
No. EDSI works with surrogates throughout California and across the country. Many intended parents prefer surrogates who live in states with strong legal protections like California. Travel expenses for medical visits and embryo transfers are fully covered.
Our surrogates work with couples and individuals from California, the rest of the United States, and around the world, including LGBTQIA+ parents. Every match is made thoughtfully to ensure compatibility in values, expectations, and communication style.
You will have a dedicated case manager who supports you from screening through delivery. EDSI also covers all medical, travel, and legal expenses. Our Los Angeles-based team is available day and night for emotional and logistical support.
You will receive your final payments within 30 days after delivery, along with postpartum care and counseling if desired. Many surrogates stay connected with their intended parents and often choose to help another family in the future.
