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Surrogate Host (Gestational Carrier)

Women under age 42 and ovulating, but for whom pregnancy is inadvisable or not possible, may wish to consider having a surrogate host carry their genetic child.  Circumstances include health problems, recurrent miscarriages, absence of the uterus due to hysterectomy or being born without a uterus.  Following IVF of the couple’s eggs and sperm, the couple’s biological embryos are placed in the uterus of the surrogate host.