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Torrance & the South Bay · Founded by a Former Surrogate
Surrogacy in Torranceand the South Bay
Third-party medical screening. 3–6 month matching. $65,000–$90,000+ surrogate compensation. Five fertility clinics, two Level III NICUs.
Made in the USA Surrogacy, serving Torrance, the South Bay, and all of California. Founded by a former surrogate.
“That honesty is why I'd do it again.”
— Jenny M., surrogate
Torrance sits at the center of one of Southern California's strongest fertility corridors—five reproductive clinics within city limits, two hospitals with Level III NICUs, and direct access to the broader Los Angeles medical network. For surrogates and intended parents in the South Bay, that infrastructure matters as much as the agency you choose.
Made in the USA Surrogacy is a California-based agency founded by Samantha Giermek, a former surrogate who built the organization from personal experience. We work with surrogates and intended parents throughout the state, including Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, Carson, and the wider South Bay.
No other surrogacy agency has a dedicated Torrance page, and there's a reason we do. We believe you deserve specifics, not marketing language with a city name swapped in. Learn more about surrogacy in California across all the cities we serve.
Local Resources
Surrogacy in Torrance, California
Torrance is the largest city in the South Bay, a family-oriented community of roughly 136,000 people in southwestern Los Angeles County. It's 20 miles southwest of downtown LA, 20 minutes from LAX, and the city's standout advantage is the density of its reproductive and maternity care infrastructure. California's surrogacy laws provide the strongest legal framework in the United States.
Fertility Clinics in Torrance
Reproductive Partners Medical Group (RPMG)
23440 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 230
State-of-the-art facility opened in 2025. Part of the Ivy Fertility network, offering full IVF, surrogacy coordination, egg donation, and genetic screening. Operated the first IVF lab in the South Bay for over 30 years.
Pacific Reproductive Center (PRC)
One of four California offices (Torrance, Glendale, Irvine, Corona). On-site lab with full IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, and egg freezing services.
The Center for Fertility and Gynecology
Additional locations in Thousand Oaks, Bakersfield, and Tarzana. IVF success rates above the national average, including a 68% donor egg success rate compared to the 48% national average.
University Fertility Center
23550 Hawthorne Blvd
Full IVF, surrogacy support, egg and embryo freezing, and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.
Incinta Fertility
South Bay location with additional offices in Alhambra, Beverly Hills, Corona, and Irvine.
Delivery Hospitals in Torrance
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Level III NICU with 25 private rooms, 24-hour in-hospital neonatology coverage, Magnet accredited. First hospital in California to receive Level III Maternal Care Verified Facility designation from The Joint Commission. Baby-Friendly Hospital designation.
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Level III NICU (CCS-certified), U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care four years running. First single-family-room Level III NICU in LA County. Board-certified OB-GYN laborist in-hospital 24/7.
California Legal Framework
Pre-birth parentage orders mean both parents are on the birth certificate before the baby is born, regardless of marital status or genetic connection. No post-birth adoption. No waiting period. No uncertainty.
Torrance families and surrogates benefit from California's strongest-in-the-nation legal protections. Learn more about California surrogacy laws.
Our Difference
Why Families and Surrogates in Torrance Choose Us
Every agency page you visit will tell you they offer “comprehensive screening” and “great compensation.” Here's what we tell you that they won't.
Third-Party
Medical Screening
Comprehensive Screening as Investment
Every surrogate in our program completes comprehensive medical evaluation including third-party IVF nurse review of complete OB/GYN records for all pregnancies—not just the most recent. Every candidate also undergoes psychological assessment, financial stability verification, background screening, and unannounced nicotine testing.
This process exists to protect everyone involved—surrogates, intended parents, and the baby. A thorough process protects all three.
Every Surrogate Lives in California
No cross-state coordination. No conflicting laws. No ambiguity about which legal framework applies. When your surrogate is a California resident, the entire journey stays within the strongest surrogacy legal framework in the country.
For surrogates in Torrance and the South Bay, that means proximity to local clinics like RPMG and Pacific Reproductive Center, and delivery at hospitals you already know.
100%
California-Based
3–6 Months
Avg. Match Time
Matching in 3–6 Months, Not 6–12+
Many agencies quote 6–12 months or longer for matching. Our typical match happens in 3–6 months because our surrogate compensation—$65,000+ base for first-time surrogates—attracts a deeper pool of qualified candidates.
More candidates means more potential matches. More matches means faster, better outcomes for everyone.
Founded by a Former Surrogate
Samantha Giermek became a surrogate before she built this agency. She knows what the process feels like from the inside, what support actually looks like versus what agencies claim it looks like. That experience shapes everything from how we screen to how we communicate throughout your journey. Read more about our story.
“We spent over a year with another agency and never got a match. Samantha's team matched us in four months. The screening gave us confidence we hadn't felt before, and the communication was completely different from what we'd experienced.”
— Rebecca T., intended parent
Since 2017
Surrogate-Founded
For Surrogates
Become a Surrogate in Torrance
If you're a woman in Torrance or the South Bay considering surrogacy, you're probably weighing two things at once: whether this is meaningful enough to commit your body and time to, and whether it's financially worth it. At Made in the USA Surrogacy, we don't ask you to choose. Both matter.
Surrogate compensation: $65,000–$90,000+. First-time surrogates start at $65,000+ base. Experienced surrogates start at $70,000+. That reflects what surrogacy actually requires of you, physically, emotionally, and logistically.
Benefits of Becoming a Surrogate
Full health insurance coverage
All pregnancy-related medical care, paid by the intended parents.
Monthly allowances
Maternity clothing, housekeeping, and childcare during appointments.
Independent legal representation
Paid for by intended parents, to protect your rights throughout the process.
Dedicated case manager support
From application through postpartum, including a direct line to someone who understands what you're going through.
The experience itself
Surrogacy is one of the most meaningful things you can do for another family, and the relationships built during the journey often last well beyond delivery.
What the Process Looks Like
Application
Takes about 10 minutes. We review your basic qualifications and health history.
Screening
Medical records review by a third-party IVF nurse, psychological assessment, background check. We're investing in you, not filtering you out.
Matching
We connect you with intended parents based on values, preferences, and compatibility, not just availability.
Medical clearance
Your fertility clinic, potentially one of the five clinics right here in Torrance, confirms readiness for the transfer process.
Legal
Independent legal representation for you, paid for by the intended parents. Your rights and compensation are locked in before anything medical begins.
Pregnancy and delivery
Ongoing support from your case manager. Torrance Memorial and Providence Little Company of Mary are both exceptional delivery hospitals with Level III NICUs, right in your community.
Surrogacy is physically demanding, emotionally complex, and not for everyone. We're honest about that. But for the right person, it's one of the most significant things you can do—and it can provide real financial stability for your family along the way.
For full details, visit our surrogate requirements page or see the complete compensation breakdown.
For Intended Parents
Find a Surrogate in Torrance
For intended parents in the South Bay, choosing a surrogacy agency is one of the most consequential decisions in the process. You're trusting an organization to screen the person who will carry your child, manage the logistics of a journey that spans more than a year, and be available when things don't go as planned.
Every surrogate in our program completes comprehensive medical evaluation including third-party review of complete pregnancy history, psychological assessment, and background verification. Our program maintains a 99.3%–99.5% success rate because of this thoroughness.
Our surrogates complete one of the most comprehensive screening processes in the industry. Combined with a 99.3%–99.5% success rate on embryo transfers, that screening translates to outcomes you can feel confident about.
How the Process Works for Intended Parents
Free consultation
A conversation about your goals, timeline, and questions. No pressure, no commitment.
Matching
We identify surrogate candidates aligned with your preferences, values, and medical needs. Typical timeline: 3–6 months.
Medical clearance
Your fertility clinic, whether RPMG, Pacific Reproductive Center, or another South Bay clinic, evaluates the surrogate's readiness for embryo transfer.
Legal agreements
Both parties receive independent legal counsel. Contracts are finalized before any medical procedures. California's pre-birth parentage order means you're on the birth certificate before delivery.
Embryo transfer and pregnancy
Coordinated with your clinic, with ongoing support from our team throughout the pregnancy.
Birth
Torrance's Level III NICU hospitals provide some of the best maternity care in Los Angeles County.
The full journey from consultation to birth is typically 18–24 months. Our step-by-step surrogacy process page has the complete breakdown.
Investment
Torrance Surrogacy Costs
Total surrogacy investment typically starts at $160,000+, covering surrogate compensation, agency fees, IVF and medical expenses, legal fees, and insurance.
Total Estimated Investment
$160,000+
California's clear legal framework can simplify, and in some cases reduce, legal costs compared to states where surrogacy law is less established. Torrance's concentration of fertility clinics also provides options—different clinics have different fee structures, and having five clinics within city limits gives you the ability to compare without traveling across the Los Angeles metro.
For a full breakdown, visit our detailed cost guide.
South Bay Coverage
Serving the South Bay and Beyond
Made in the USA Surrogacy works with surrogates and intended parents throughout the South Bay and greater Los Angeles.
Redondo Beach
South Bay
Manhattan Beach
South Bay
Hermosa Beach
South Bay
Palos Verdes
South Bay
El Segundo
South Bay
Carson
South Bay
Lomita and Gardena
South Bay
Lawndale
South Bay
Learn more about surrogacy in California across all the cities we serve.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is surrogacy legal in Torrance, California?
Yes. California has the most established surrogacy legal framework in the United States. Pre-birth parentage orders allow both intended parents to be listed on the birth certificate before delivery, regardless of marital status or genetic connection. There is no post-birth adoption required. See our California surrogacy laws.
How much does surrogacy cost in Torrance?
Total surrogacy investment typically starts at $160,000+, covering surrogate compensation, agency fees, IVF and medical costs, legal fees, and insurance. Costs vary based on medical needs and the number of transfer cycles required. See our detailed cost breakdown.
How do I become a surrogate in Torrance?
General requirements include being 21–40 years old, having carried at least one pregnancy to term, having a healthy pregnancy history, being a non-smoker, and having a stable living situation. The application takes about 10 minutes and starts the conversation. See our surrogate requirements.
Are there fertility clinics in Torrance that work with surrogacy agencies?
Torrance has five fertility clinics including Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Pacific Reproductive Center, The Center for Fertility and Gynecology, Incinta Fertility, and University Fertility Center. All offer IVF and surrogacy coordination services. Additionally, both Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary have Level III NICUs for delivery.
How much do surrogates earn in Torrance, California?
At Made in the USA Surrogacy, surrogate compensation ranges from $65,000 to $90,000+ depending on experience and individual circumstances. First-time surrogates start at $65,000+ base, with experienced surrogates at $70,000+ base, plus additional allowances throughout the journey. See our compensation details.
Start a Conversation
“I looked into surrogacy for almost a year before I applied. What made me choose Made in the USA was how straightforward they were. No pressure, no overselling it. They told me exactly what the process would look like, exactly what I'd earn, and exactly what they expected from me. That honesty is why I'd do it again.”
— Jenny M., surrogate
Whether you're exploring surrogacy for the first time or comparing agencies that serve the South Bay, we'd rather answer your questions honestly than pitch you on a decision you're not ready to make.
For Surrogates
The application takes about 10 minutes. No commitment. It's the first step in finding out if surrogacy is right for you.
See If You QualifyFor Intended Parents
A free consultation is a conversation, not a sales call. We'll walk through your situation and answer your questions, even if next steps aren't with us.
Free ConsultationMade in the USA Surrogacy is headquartered in Roseville, California. Founded by Samantha Giermek, a former surrogate. Serving families and surrogates throughout California, including Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, Carson, and the entire South Bay.
