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Surrogacy in West Sacramento,California
Third-party medical screening. 3–6 month matching. $65,000–$90,000+ surrogate compensation. Your agency is right across the river.
Made in the USA Surrogacy — headquartered in Sacramento, a 10-minute drive from West Sacramento.
“Matched in four months after a year elsewhere.”
— Rebecca T., intended parent
West Sacramento sits just across the Tower Bridge from downtown Sacramento, and Made in the USA Surrogacy is headquartered right on the other side. That's not a marketing detail—it's a 10-minute drive.
MUSA was founded by Samantha Giermek, a former surrogate who built this agency from personal experience, right here in the Sacramento metro area. Every surrogate in our program is a California resident. Whether you're a West Sacramento woman exploring surrogacy for the first time or an intended parent searching for an agency with genuine roots in your community, the journey starts close to home—because we already are.
When we say we're your local surrogacy agency, we mean you could stop by our office on your way to grab lunch on the Capitol Mall.
Local Resources
Why West Sacramento for Surrogacy
West Sacramento and Sacramento share a metro area, a medical infrastructure, and—separated only by the Sacramento River—a remarkably short commute. West Sacramento residents already use Sacramento's fertility clinics and hospitals for reproductive care, which means surrogacy in California here comes with immediate access to some of Northern California's strongest medical resources.
Fertility Clinics Near West Sacramento
California IVF Fertility Center
2590 Venture Oaks Way, Sacramento · ~10 min via I-80
Full IVF services, donor eggs, donor embryos, egg freezing, and preimplantation genetic screening.
Northern California Fertility Medical Center (NCFMC)
Open 365 days a year
Four board-certified reproductive endocrinologists plus a urologist. IVF, egg donation, surrogacy coordination, and IUI.
UC Davis Health
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Academic medical center with research-driven protocols, fertility preservation, and genetic counseling for complex cases.
Kaiser Permanente Center for Reproductive Health
1650 Response Road, Sacramento
IVF, male infertility treatment, and fertility preservation.
Delivery Hospitals Accessible from West Sacramento
UC Davis Medical Center
Level IV NICU, nationally ranked academic hospital with an OB team on-site 24/7. Approximately 10 minutes from West Sacramento.
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Level IV NICU, U.S. News Top Maternity Hospital, Baby-Friendly Hospital. About 10 minutes away.
Mercy General Hospital
Family Birth Center in Midtown Sacramento with over 80 years of delivery experience. Roughly 10 minutes from West Sacramento.
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento (Dignity Health)
Private birthing suites with doula services available.
California Legal Framework
Pre-birth parentage orders, enforceable gestational surrogacy agreements under California surrogacy laws, and protections for all intended parents regardless of marital status or genetic connection—this is why California remains the strongest state in the country for surrogacy.
West Sacramento families and surrogates benefit from that framework without crossing a single state line.
Our Difference
What Makes MUSA Different for West Sacramento
Most agencies that create city pages for West Sacramento are based somewhere else entirely. We're headquartered in Sacramento—minutes from West Sacramento.
Local
Headquartered Here
Sacramento-Headquartered, Not Just a Landing Page
Our office is minutes from West Sacramento. In-person consultations, face-to-face support meetings, and a team that knows your community because we live in it—that's not a promise on a webpage. It's a 10-minute drive across the river.
When a West Sacramento surrogate has a question at 7 p.m. on a Tuesday, she's not calling a national hotline. She's reaching out to a team in her own metro area.
Screening That Protects Everyone Involved
Every surrogate in our program completes a medical evaluation that goes beyond standard ASRM guidelines. An independent, third-party IVF nurse reviews the complete OB/GYN records for all of her pregnancies—not just the most recent one. She also undergoes psychological assessment by a licensed mental health professional, financial stability verification, background screening, and undisclosed nicotine testing.
Surrogates deserve an agency that takes the time to ensure they're set up for a healthy, supported journey. Intended parents deserve confidence that their surrogate has been evaluated with the rigor this process requires. And the baby at the center of every journey deserves both.
Third-Party
Medical Screening
3–6 Months
Avg. Match Time
Matching in 3–6 Months
Many agencies quote 6–12 months or longer for matching. Our matching timeline is typically 3–6 months. That's the result of competitive compensation—$65,000+ base attracting a strong applicant pool—thorough screening, and our California-only focus.
No other agency in the Sacramento-area SERP publishes a matching timeline with a number attached. We do, because we can stand behind it.
Founded by a Former Surrogate
Samantha Giermek didn't study surrogacy from a boardroom. She carried a baby for another family, experienced every step of the process firsthand, and then built an agency based on what she learned—right here in Sacramento. A West Sacramento woman considering surrogacy would be working with someone who has been through the journey herself and lives in her community.
Learn more about our story.
“We had been with another agency for over a year without 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 West Sacramento
If you've been thinking about becoming a surrogate—maybe a friend mentioned it, maybe you've been reading stories online, or maybe it's something you've been quietly considering for months—here's what you should know about working with MUSA as a West Sacramento surrogate.
Surrogate compensation starts at $65,000+ base for a first journey, with experienced surrogates earning $70,000 or more. Total compensation can reach $100,000+ depending on your journey. All funds are managed through a dedicated escrow account.
Additional Support Includes:
In a metro area where the cost of living keeps climbing, $65,000–$90,000+ in total compensation matters. We don't ask you to choose between purpose and financial wellbeing.
What the Process Looks Like
Application
Takes about 10 minutes online. You'll share basic health history and personal information.
Screening
Medical evaluation, psychological assessment, pregnancy history review, and background check. This isn't a gatekeeping exercise — it's how we make sure you're set up for a healthy, supported journey.
Matching
We introduce you to intended parents based on preferences, values, and what kind of relationship you're looking for during the journey. You have a say in who you carry for.
Legal
You'll work with your own independent attorney (paid for by the intended parents) to review and sign the surrogacy agreement. California law protects your rights at every stage.
Medical
Embryo transfer at your fertility clinic — likely one of the Sacramento-area clinics listed above — followed by pregnancy confirmation and ongoing prenatal care with your OB/GYN.
Pregnancy and delivery
Regular check-ins with your MUSA case manager, monthly support, and coordination with your medical team through delivery. The entire journey takes roughly 12–14 months from matching to delivery.
As a West Sacramento resident, you'd be working with an agency headquartered right across the river. In-person support isn't a promise—it's a 10-minute drive.
For full details, visit our surrogate requirements page or see the complete compensation breakdown.
For Intended Parents
Find a Surrogate in West Sacramento
If you're an intended parent researching surrogacy in the West Sacramento area, here's what working with MUSA looks like—and why the agency you choose matters as much as the clinic.
Your fertility clinic manages the medical procedure. Your attorney handles the legal framework. But the agency is the thread that holds the entire journey together—screening surrogates, facilitating the match, managing communication, navigating complications, and supporting everyone through a process that is simultaneously clinical, emotional, legal, and deeply personal.
MUSA's screening goes beyond ASRM guidelines because we've seen what happens when agencies cut corners. Our surrogacy process is built on the principle that rigor up front prevents heartbreak later. That's one reason our journey success rate is 99.3%–99.5%.
How the Process Works
Free consultation
A conversation about your situation, timeline, and questions. No commitment required.
Matching
We present surrogate profiles based on your preferences, location, and values. Our typical match happens in 3–6 months.
Medical clearance
Your surrogate completes additional medical evaluation at your chosen fertility clinic.
Legal agreements
Both parties work with independent attorneys to finalize the surrogacy agreement and file for a pre-birth parentage order.
Embryo transfer and pregnancy
Coordinated with your Sacramento-area fertility clinic. 9 months of regular updates, surrogate support, and coordination between your team and ours.
Birth and parentage
Both parents named on the birth certificate. No adoption. No waiting period. Your baby, your family, from day one.
The total journey typically takes 18–24 months from your initial consultation to bringing your baby home. Every surrogate in our program is a California resident—for West Sacramento intended parents, that means your surrogate lives in your state, uses the same medical infrastructure, and is supported by a team headquartered in your metro area.
Investment
West Sacramento Surrogacy Costs
The total cost of a surrogacy journey in the West Sacramento area typically ranges from $160,000 to $250,000+, depending on your fertility clinic, legal needs, insurance situation, and surrogate compensation.
Total Estimated Investment
$160,000–$250,000+
California's clear legal framework can simplify—and sometimes reduce—legal costs compared to states where surrogacy agreements face more scrutiny. And higher surrogate compensation isn't just an expense. It attracts more qualified candidates, which means better matches, fewer complications, and a smoother journey overall.
For a detailed breakdown of what to expect, see our full surrogacy cost guide.
Our Reach
Surrogacy in the Greater Sacramento Area
West Sacramento is one of several communities in the Sacramento metro where MUSA works with surrogates and intended parents.
Sacramento
~10 min from West Sacramento
Elk Grove
~25 min from West Sacramento
Roseville
~30 min from West Sacramento
Folsom
~35 min from West Sacramento
Rancho Cordova
~20 min from West Sacramento
Woodland
~20 min from West Sacramento
Learn more about surrogacy in California across all the cities we serve.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is surrogacy legal in West Sacramento, California?
Yes. California has the strongest surrogacy legal framework in the United States. Pre-birth parentage orders are available under California Family Code Sections 7960–7962, establishing both intended parents on the birth certificate before birth, regardless of marital status or genetic connection. No post-birth adoption is required. See our full California surrogacy laws.
How much does surrogacy cost in West Sacramento?
Total surrogacy investment typically ranges from $160,000 to $250,000+. This includes surrogate compensation, agency fees, IVF and medical costs, legal fees, and insurance. The range depends on your fertility clinic, the number of embryo transfers needed, and your specific insurance situation. MUSA provides a full cost breakdown during your initial consultation. See our full cost breakdown.
How do I become a surrogate in West Sacramento?
Start by completing an application — it takes about 10 minutes. MUSA's team, headquartered right across the river in Sacramento, guides you through every step of the screening process, including medical evaluation, psychological assessment, and pregnancy history review. See our full surrogate requirements.
Are there fertility clinics near West Sacramento that work with surrogacy agencies?
Yes. West Sacramento residents have access to several top fertility clinics within 10–20 minutes, including California IVF Fertility Center, Northern California Fertility Medical Center (NCFMC), UC Davis Health Reproductive Endocrinology, and Kaiser Permanente Center for Reproductive Health in Sacramento. MUSA coordinates with whichever fertility clinic you select.
How much do surrogates earn in West Sacramento, California?
MUSA surrogates receive $65,000+ in base compensation for a first journey, with total compensation reaching $100,000+ when bonuses and allowances are included. Experienced surrogates start at $70,000+ base. All funds are managed through a dedicated escrow account. See our full compensation details.
How long does the surrogacy process take?
From initial consultation to bringing your baby home, most surrogacy journeys take 18–24 months. Matching typically takes 3–6 months at MUSA, medical clearance and legal work takes 2–3 months, and pregnancy is approximately 9 months.
Does MUSA have an office near West Sacramento?
Yes. MUSA is headquartered in Sacramento, which is approximately 5–10 minutes from West Sacramento. This means in-person consultations, face-to-face support, and a team that is genuinely local to you — not managing your journey from across the state or the country.
Start Your West Sacramento Surrogacy Journey
Whether you're a woman in West Sacramento considering surrogacy for the first time, or an intended parent searching for an agency that is genuinely rooted in your community, the next step is the same. A conversation. No pressure, no pitch—just honest information about what this process really looks like.
For Surrogates
The application takes about 10 minutes. There's 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 help you figure out next steps—even if those steps aren't with us.
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