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Surrogacy Agencyin Davis, CA
Third-party medical screening. 3–6 month matching. $65,000–$90,000+ surrogate compensation. 15 minutes from our Sacramento headquarters.
Made in the USA Surrogacy, serving Davis and Yolo County from our office just 15 minutes away.
“Matched in four months after a year elsewhere.”
— Rebecca T., intended parent
Davis is a fifteen-minute drive from our Sacramento headquarters, and that matters more than most surrogacy agencies will tell you. When your agency is down the road, not across the state, support looks different—face-to-face meetings, same-day answers, and a team that knows UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Davis Hospital, and the fertility clinics along the I-80 corridor because we drive past them on our way to work.
Made in the USA Surrogacy is a California-focused surrogacy agency founded by Samantha Giermek, a former surrogate who built the agency she wished she'd had. Every surrogate in our program is a California resident, which means proximity to Davis and Sacramento-area fertility clinics, legal protection under the strongest surrogacy in California framework in the United States, and a team that knows Yolo County because we're part of the same community.
Whether you're a UC Davis staff member considering surrogacy, a Davis resident who's been quietly researching for weeks, or intended parents looking for an agency you can sit across a table from—this page covers the specifics. Real compensation numbers, the actual clinics and hospitals involved, a screening process built to protect everyone, and a team that's genuinely 15 minutes away.
Local Resources
Surrogacy in Davis, California
Davis sits at the intersection of a world-class university medical system and one of the most surrogacy-friendly legal environments in the country. For intended parents, that combination matters.
Fertility Clinics Serving Davis
California IVF Fertility Center
Originally founded as California IVF: Davis Fertility Center (2004)
Led by Dr. Ernest Zeringue, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist. Entered a collaborative partnership with UC Davis Health System in 2011. Reports over 75% clinical pregnancy rates for patients under 40 using genetically tested single embryos and ranks 36th nationally. Full IVF, egg donation, genetic screening, and surrogacy coordination.
UC Davis Health — Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Sacramento · Collaborative with California IVF
Led by Dr. Michael Murray and Dr. Sahar Stephens, providing fertility services through the collaborative arrangement with California IVF. Part of the UC Davis Health system with deep academic research ties.
Northern California Fertility Medical Center (NCFMC)
Sacramento & Roseville · Est. 1992
Five board-certified REI specialists with over three decades of experience. Comprehensive IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy services across Sacramento and Roseville locations.
Delivery Hospitals
UC Davis Medical Center
~15 min from Davis · Level IV NICU
The highest NICU designation available, with 24/7 neonatologist coverage. A major referral center for high-risk pregnancies in Northern California.
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis · Part of the Sutter Health network
Community hospital with maternity services located directly in Davis. Convenient for local surrogates who want to deliver close to home.
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
~20 min from Davis · Level IV NICU
U.S. News & World Report Top Maternity Hospital with 24-hour neonatologist care. Available for the highest-acuity deliveries.
California Legal Framework
California has the strongest surrogacy legal framework in the country. Pre-birth parentage orders name both intended parents on the birth certificate before birth—regardless of genetic connection or marital status. No post-birth adoption. No waiting period. California Family Code Sections 7960–7962 make gestational surrogacy agreements fully enforceable.
Davis residents benefit from all of that plus proximity to an agency that's genuinely local—15 minutes down I-80, not a page on a website. Learn more about surrogacy in California.
Our Difference
Why Families and Surrogates Choose Us
Most surrogacy agencies describe their screening as “comprehensive” and leave it at that. We publish what comprehensive actually means. Because vague language doesn't protect anyone.
Third-Party
Medical Screening
Screening That Protects Everyone
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 pregnancies—not just the most recent one. Beyond medical records, every candidate undergoes psychological assessment by a licensed mental health professional, financial stability verification, background screening, and undisclosed nicotine testing.
We do this because the quality of the match matters to everyone involved—surrogates, intended parents, and the baby at the center of every journey.
Every Surrogate Lives in California
No cross-state legal complications. No conflicting regulations. No ambiguity about which legal framework applies. When your surrogate is a California resident, the entire journey stays within the strongest legal protections in the country.
For surrogates in Davis, it means proximity to local fertility clinics and hospitals like Sutter Davis and UC Davis Medical Center, a team you can meet face to face, and an agency that understands California-specific insurance, legal, and medical systems.
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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. We typically match families in 3–6 months because our surrogate compensation—$65,000+ base for first-time surrogates—attracts a deeper pool of qualified candidates. Combined with our thorough screening and California-only focus, we match with confidence, not hesitation.
More candidates means more potential matches. More matches means faster, better outcomes for everyone.
Founded by a Former Surrogate, 15 Minutes from Davis
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: what worked, what didn't, and what surrogates actually need to feel supported through one of the most significant commitments a person can make. That experience informs how we screen, how we match, and how we support surrogates and families throughout the journey.
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 Davis, California
If you've been thinking about becoming a surrogate—maybe you're a UC Davis staff member, a graduate student's partner, or a long-time Davis resident who has been quietly researching for weeks—here's what you should know about working with MUSA.
Surrogate compensation starts at $65,000+ base, with experienced surrogates earning $70,000 or more. Additional support includes $8,000 for carrying multiples, $350/month personal allowance, $1,500 embryo transfer bonus, $1,500 medical procedures bonus, $1,000 maternity clothing allowance, and $2,000 housekeeping allowance. Total compensation can reach $100,000+ depending on your journey.
Surrogacy with MUSA is meaningful work AND it provides real financial stability for your family. We don't ask you to choose between the two, and we don't pretend compensation doesn't matter. It does. All payments are managed through a dedicated escrow account, so you're never waiting on anyone to follow through.
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. Our team walks you through every step—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—whether California IVF, NCFMC, or another provider—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. Sutter Davis Hospital for local births, with UC Davis Medical Center (Level IV NICU) minutes away when needed.
The entire journey takes roughly 12–14 months from matching to delivery. It's not easy—the injections are uncomfortable, the early weeks can be anxious, and the emotional weight is real. But most MUSA surrogates describe it as one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives.
For full details, visit our surrogate requirements page or see the complete compensation breakdown.
For Intended Parents
Find a Surrogate in Davis
If you're an intended parent researching surrogacy in the Davis 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.
Our screening goes beyond ASRM guidelines because we've seen what happens when agencies cut corners. Combined with a 99.3%–99.5% journey success rate, that screening translates to outcomes you can feel confident about. Davis-area intended parents also benefit from proximity to UC Davis Medical Center's Level IV NICU—the highest level of neonatal care available.
How the Process Works
Free consultation
A conversation about your situation, timeline, and questions. No pressure, no commitment.
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—whether California IVF, NCFMC, or another clinic in the Sacramento-Davis corridor.
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 chosen fertility clinic, with 9 months of regular updates, surrogate support, and coordination between your team and ours.
Birth and parentage
Both parents named on the birth certificate before delivery. 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. If you're comparing agencies, ask them to tell you exactly how they screen their surrogates. Ask for a matching timeline with a number attached. Ask whether their surrogates are local to California or scattered across multiple states.
Our step-by-step surrogacy process page has the complete breakdown.
Investment
Davis Surrogacy Costs
Total surrogacy investment 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. Davis's moderate cost of living relative to the Bay Area also means surrogate compensation goes further for surrogates living in the Davis and Yolo County area.
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, visit our full surrogacy cost guide.
Our Reach
Communities We Serve
Davis is the largest city in Yolo County, and one of several communities in the greater Sacramento region where MUSA works with surrogates and intended parents.
Dixon
~15 min
Winters
~20 min
Learn more about surrogacy in California across all the cities we serve.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a surrogacy agency in Davis, California?
MUSA is headquartered in Sacramento, approximately 15 minutes from Davis via I-80. Our team works directly with surrogates and intended parents throughout Davis, Woodland, and the greater Yolo County area. No other surrogacy agency has a dedicated Davis presence—we're the closest agency to Davis by a significant margin.
How much do surrogates earn in Davis, California?
MUSA surrogates in the Davis area earn $65,000–$90,000+ in compensation, among the highest in Northern California. Total compensation can reach $100,000+ with bonuses and allowances included. See our full compensation breakdown.
What fertility clinics near Davis work with surrogacy agencies?
California IVF Fertility Center, originally founded as California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, operates in collaboration with UC Davis Health and ranks 36th nationally. Northern California Fertility Medical Center (NCFMC) in Sacramento and Roseville also serves Davis-area families and surrogates. Your choice of clinic is always yours; MUSA coordinates with whichever fertility clinic you select.
How much does surrogacy cost in the Davis area?
Total surrogacy investment typically ranges from $160,000 to $250,000+. California's strong legal framework and MUSA's efficient matching process (3–6 months) help streamline the journey. See our full detailed cost breakdown.
What are the requirements to become a surrogate in Davis?
Surrogates must be 21–40, have had at least one successful pregnancy, maintain a healthy BMI, and be California residents. MUSA's screening process includes comprehensive medical evaluation, psychological assessment, and full pregnancy history review. See our full complete requirements.
Is surrogacy legal in Davis, California?
Yes. California has one of the most surrogacy-friendly legal frameworks in the United States. Gestational surrogacy agreements are fully enforceable under California Family Code Sections 7960–7962. Both intended parents are named on the birth certificate through a pre-birth parentage order, regardless of marital status or genetic connection. No post-birth adoption required. See our full California surrogacy laws.
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 takes 2–3 months, and pregnancy is approximately 9 months. The timeline varies depending on factors like embryo availability and the number of transfer cycles needed.
Start Your Davis Surrogacy Journey
“Having an agency that's actually nearby—not somewhere across the state—made the difference. My case manager was available whenever I had questions, and I never felt like just a number. The whole experience was more personal than I expected.”
— Local surrogate, Yolo County
Whether you're a woman in Davis considering surrogacy for the first time, or an intended parent searching for an agency you can genuinely trust—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 walk through your situation, answer your questions, and help you figure out next steps—even if those steps aren't with us.
Free ConsultationMade in the USA Surrogacy is headquartered in the Sacramento metropolitan area at 970 Reserve Dr, Ste 100, Roseville, CA 95678. Founded by Samantha Giermek, a former surrogate. Sacramento-based. California-focused. Serving families and surrogates throughout Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento, Dixon, Winters, and all of California.
