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Ontario & the Inland Empire · Founded by a Former Surrogate
Surrogacy in Ontarioand the Inland Empire
Third-party medical screening. 3–6 month matching. $65,000–$90,000+ surrogate compensation. Near Ontario International Airport for seamless logistics.
Made in the USA Surrogacy, Sacramento-based, serving Ontario, San Bernardino County, and all of California.
“The screening gave us confidence we hadn't felt before.”
— MUSA intended parent
Ontario International Airport puts this city on a direct flight path from nearly every major metro in the country, and that matters more for surrogacy than most people realize. Intended parents who choose an Ontario-area surrogate aren't navigating LAX traffic for matching meetings, embryo transfers, or the birth itself. They're landing at ONT, fifteen minutes from their surrogate's neighborhood.
Made in the USA Surrogacy is a Sacramento-based, 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 Ontario's medical infrastructure, legal protection under the strongest surrogacy in California framework in the United States, and a team that knows this state because we live and work here.
Whether you're a woman in Ontario considering surrogacy or intended parents looking for an agency that serves the western Inland Empire, this page has the specifics other surrogacy agencies leave out.
Local Resources
Why Ontario for Surrogacy
Ontario sits at the crossroads of the I-10 and I-15, making it the western gateway to the Inland Empire. With a population of roughly 175,000, it's a city with serious infrastructure. California's surrogacy laws provide the strongest legal framework in the United States.
Fertility Clinics Serving Ontario
Loma Linda University Center for Fertility & IVF
Approximately 20 minutes east. University-affiliated, one of the most respected reproductive medicine programs in the Inland Empire.
Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC)
San Bernardino Location
Serving the IE corridor with full IVF and surrogacy services.
LA IVF Clinic (Chino Hills)
Approximately 15 minutes west. IVF, surrogacy coordination, egg freezing, and genetic testing.
Multiple additional IE fertility providers accessible via the I-10/I-15 corridor.
Delivery Hospitals Near Ontario
San Antonio Regional Hospital (Upland)
Approximately 5 miles north. NICU services and family-centered maternity care. The closest major hospital to Ontario.
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
Approximately 10 miles east. One of the highest-volume delivery hospitals in the IE, with NICU, neonatology, and maternal-fetal medicine.
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Approximately 25 minutes east. World-renowned children's hospital with a Level IV NICU (the highest designation) and advanced maternal-fetal medicine.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (Colton)
Level III NICU and high-risk OB services. County teaching hospital.
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.
Ontario families and surrogates benefit from California's strongest-in-the-nation legal protections. Learn more about California surrogacy laws.
Our Difference
What Makes MUSA Different for Ontario Families
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 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.
We do this because the quality of the match matters to everyone involved. Surrogates deserve thoroughness. Intended parents deserve confidence. And the baby at the center of every journey deserves both.
Every Surrogate Lives in California
No cross-state coordination. No conflicting legal frameworks. When your surrogate is a California resident, the journey stays within the strongest surrogacy legal protections in the country.
For intended parents flying into Ontario International Airport, this simplifies logistics significantly. For surrogates, it means local support, familiar hospitals like San Antonio Regional and Loma Linda, and a team that understands California-specific insurance, legal, and medical systems.
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 matching timeline is typically 3–6 months. That's a function of our surrogate compensation—$65,000+ base attracts a deep applicant pool—our screening thoroughness, and our California-only focus.
More candidates means more potential matches and faster, better outcomes for everyone.
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: what worked, what didn't, and what surrogates actually need to feel supported. That experience informs how we screen, how we match, and how we support surrogates and families throughout the journey. Read more about our story.
“From the first call, they treated me like a person, not an applicant. My case manager explained every step of screening so I knew what to expect. The compensation was also the best I found anywhere.”
— MUSA surrogate, Inland Empire
Since 2017
Surrogate-Founded
For Surrogates
Become a Surrogate in Ontario
If you've been thinking about becoming a surrogate—maybe you've seen other surrogates share their stories online, or a friend mentioned it, or you've just been quietly Googling for weeks—here's what you should know about working with MUSA as an Ontario-area surrogate.
Surrogate compensation: $65,000–$90,000+. First-time surrogates start at $65,000+ base. Experienced surrogates start at $70,000+. In Ontario, where the cost of living is significantly lower than coastal California, that compensation stretches further. Total compensation can reach $100,000+ depending on your journey.
Benefits of Becoming a Surrogate
Full health insurance coverage
All pregnancy-related medical care, paid by the intended parents.
Monthly allowances
$350/month personal allowance, $1,000 maternity clothing, $2,000 housekeeping allowance.
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 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.
Matching
We introduce you to intended parents based on preferences, values, and what kind of relationship you're looking for during the journey.
Legal
You'll work with your own independent attorney (paid for by the intended parents) to review and sign the surrogacy agreement.
Medical
Embryo transfer at your fertility clinic—Loma Linda, SCRC, or LA IVF Clinic in Chino Hills are all within easy reach—followed by pregnancy confirmation and ongoing prenatal care.
Pregnancy and delivery
Regular check-ins with your MUSA case manager, monthly support, and coordination with your medical team. Ontario-area surrogates have multiple delivery hospitals within 5–25 minutes.
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 Ontario
If you're an intended parent researching surrogacy in the Ontario area, here's what working with MUSA looks like—and why the agency you choose matters as much as the clinic.
MUSA's journey success rate is 99.3%–99.5%. 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.
The Ontario International Airport Advantage: If you're traveling from out of state or internationally, ONT puts you minutes from your surrogate's community without navigating LAX congestion or sitting in LA traffic. For matching meetings, embryo transfers, and especially the birth, that accessibility matters more than most people expect.
How the Process Works for Intended Parents
Consultation
A free, no-pressure conversation about your situation, timeline, and questions. No commitment required.
Matching
We present surrogate profiles based on your preferences, location, and values. Typical timeline: 3–6 months.
Medical clearance
Your surrogate completes additional medical evaluation at your chosen fertility clinic.
Legal
Both parties work with independent attorneys to finalize the surrogacy agreement and file for a pre-birth parentage order.
Embryo transfer
Coordinated with your chosen fertility clinic in the Ontario/IE area or greater Los Angeles.
Birth
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. Our step-by-step surrogacy process page has the complete breakdown.
Investment
Ontario Surrogacy Costs
Total surrogacy investment in the Ontario 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+
California's clear legal framework can simplify, and sometimes reduce, legal costs compared to states where surrogacy agreements face more scrutiny. And in the Inland Empire, some medical and ancillary costs may be more moderate than in coastal California cities.
For a detailed breakdown, visit our detailed cost guide.
Inland Empire Coverage
Surrogacy in the Inland Empire
We serve families and surrogates throughout Ontario, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and all of California.
Rancho Cucamonga
San Bernardino County
Upland
San Bernardino County
Learn more about surrogacy in California across all the cities we serve.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a surrogate in Ontario, California?
Start by submitting an online application through MUSA, which takes about 10 minutes. You’ll need to meet basic requirements: age 23–38, at least one prior full-term pregnancy, currently raising a child, healthy BMI, no major pregnancy complications, non-smoker, and a legal U.S. resident living in California. See our full surrogate requirements.
How much does surrogacy cost in Ontario, California?
Total surrogacy costs in the Ontario area typically range from $160,000 to $250,000+. This includes surrogate compensation, agency fees, IVF and medical costs, legal fees, and insurance. Some costs in the Inland Empire may be more moderate than in coastal California. See our full detailed cost breakdown.
Are there surrogacy agencies near Ontario International Airport?
MUSA is a Sacramento-based agency that serves surrogates and intended parents throughout California, including Ontario and the western Inland Empire. Ontario International Airport makes the city uniquely accessible for out-of-area intended parents who need to travel for matching, embryo transfers, and birth.
How much do surrogates earn in Ontario, 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. In Ontario, where the cost of living is lower than coastal California, that compensation has an outsized impact on financial stability. See our full compensation breakdown.
What fertility clinics near Ontario work with surrogacy agencies?
Several respected clinics serve the Ontario area: Loma Linda University Center for Fertility & IVF (~20 minutes east), Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC) in San Bernardino, and LA IVF Clinic in Chino Hills (~15 minutes west). Your choice of clinic is yours—MUSA coordinates with whichever fertility clinic you select.
Is surrogacy legal in Ontario, 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. See our full California surrogacy laws.
Start Your Ontario Surrogacy Journey
“Whether you're a woman in the Ontario area 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.”
Made in the USA Surrogacy. Sacramento-based. California-focused. Founded by a surrogate.
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 Sacramento, California. Founded by Samantha Giermek, a former surrogate. Serving families and surrogates throughout Ontario, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, San Bernardino, and all of California.
