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Redding & Shasta County · Founded by a Former Surrogate
Surrogacy in Reddingand Shasta County
Third-party medical screening. 3–6 month matching. $65,000–$90,000+ surrogate compensation. Local delivery at Mercy Medical Center Redding.
Made in the USA Surrogacy, headquartered in Roseville, serving surrogates and families throughout Northern California, including Redding and the Shasta Cascade region.
“They treated me like a person, not an applicant.”
— A MUSA surrogate, Northern California
Redding is 160 miles north of Sacramento, and no surrogacy agency has bothered to build a page for you. We think the largest city in the Shasta Cascade region, the medical hub for five surrounding counties, deserves better than being lumped into a generic “Northern California” paragraph.
Made in the USA Surrogacy is headquartered in Roseville. We don't have a Redding office, and we're not going to pretend otherwise. What we do have is a team that works with surrogates and intended parents throughout far Northern California, a process built for distance, and the specifics to prove it.
Whether you're a woman in Redding considering surrogacy or intended parents searching for an agency that understands this part of the state, this page was written for you. Learn more about surrogacy in California.
Local Resources
Surrogacy in Redding, California
Redding sits at the center of far Northern California's medical infrastructure. Residents from Siskiyou, Trinity, Tehama, and Modoc counties travel here for specialized care. California's surrogacy laws provide the strongest legal framework in the United States.
Fertility Clinics Serving Redding
Selah Women's Health
Redding
Complete fertility evaluation and the only on-site semen analysis in Shasta County. Handles assessment and treatment up to, but not including, IVF.
California IVF Fertility Center
Sacramento
Has served Redding patients since 2004 and provides lab slips for local blood testing, reducing trips south for routine labs.
Northern California Fertility Medical Center (NCFMC)
Sacramento and Roseville
Offers telemedicine consultations through HIPAA-compliant video, so initial evaluations don't require a three-hour drive.
Redding does not have a full-service IVF clinic. Embryo transfer and fertility clinic appointments take place in Sacramento, but these visits are limited and planned in advance.
Delivery Hospitals in Redding
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Family Birth Center with private maternity suites. Level III NICU caring for nearly 400 babies per year, staffed by neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and developmental specialists. Deliver locally with full neonatal support.
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Additional delivery services in the Redding area at 1100 Butte St.
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.
Living in Redding doesn't change any of that. Learn more about California surrogacy laws.
Our Difference
Why Families and Surrogates in Redding 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
Screening That Goes Beyond the Basics
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.
We invest this level of care because the quality of the match matters to everyone involved—surrogates, intended parents, and the baby. A thorough process protects all three.
Every Surrogate Lives in California
No cross-state legal complications. No ambiguity about which framework applies. When your surrogate is a California resident, the entire journey stays within the strongest legal protections in the country.
For surrogates in Redding and far Northern California, it means working with an agency rooted in California that understands the region.
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. 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.
One intended parent came to us after spending 18 months waiting with another agency. They were matched within months.
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 looks like versus what agencies claim it looks like. That experience shapes how we screen, how we communicate, and how we work with surrogates who live hours from our office. Read more about our story.
“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.”
— A MUSA surrogate, Northern California
Since 2017
Surrogate-Founded
For Surrogates
Become a Surrogate in Redding
If you're a woman in the Redding area considering surrogacy, you're probably weighing two things: whether this is something meaningful enough to commit to, and whether it works financially. You don't have to choose between them. Both matter.
Surrogate compensation: $65,000–$90,000+. First-time surrogates start at $65,000+ base. Experienced surrogates start at $70,000+. In a region where the median household income is around $70,000, surrogacy compensation can represent real financial stability for your family.
How Distance Works
Living 2.5–3 hours from Sacramento doesn't disqualify you, and it doesn't complicate things the way you might expect.
- What stays local: Your OB/GYN care and prenatal appointments happen with providers in Redding. You deliver at Mercy Medical Center or another local hospital.
- What requires travel: Embryo transfer and a few fertility clinic appointments take place in Sacramento. These visits are limited, planned in advance, and covered by your compensation.
- What MUSA handles: Our team coordinates logistics for surrogates throughout Northern California. You'll have a dedicated case manager who understands the travel involved.
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, psychological assessment, background check. Our team guides you through each step.
Matching
We connect you with intended parents based on values, preferences, and compatibility.
Medical clearance
Your fertility clinic confirms readiness for embryo transfer.
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, with prenatal care in Redding and delivery at a local hospital.
Surrogacy is physically demanding, emotionally complex, and not for everyone. We're upfront about that. But for the right person, it's one of the most significant things you can do—and it can provide meaningful financial stability for yours.
For full details, visit our surrogate requirements page or see the complete compensation breakdown.
For Intended Parents
Find a Surrogate in Redding
For intended parents in the Redding area, or anywhere, choosing a surrogacy agency means trusting an organization to screen the person who will carry your child, manage the logistics across months, and stay responsive when things shift.
At Made in the USA Surrogacy, every surrogate completes comprehensive medical evaluation including third-party IVF nurse review, psychological assessment, and full background verification. Our program maintains a pregnancy success rate of 99.3%–99.5% per transfer cycle, reflecting the depth of our screening and the quality of our fertility clinic partnerships.
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 with our surrogates, that screening translates to outcomes you can feel confident about.
How the Process Works for Intended Parents
Free consultation
We discuss 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 evaluates the surrogate's readiness for embryo transfer.
Legal agreements
Both parties receive independent legal counsel. Contracts are finalized before any medical procedures.
Embryo transfer and pregnancy
Coordinated with your chosen fertility clinic, with ongoing support from our team.
Birth and parentage
California's pre-birth parentage order means you're on the birth certificate before delivery.
The full journey from consultation to birth is typically 18–24 months. Our step-by-step surrogacy process page has the complete breakdown.
Investment
Surrogacy Costs in the Redding Area
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. Higher surrogate compensation attracts more qualified candidates, which can mean fewer complications and a smoother journey overall.
For a full breakdown, visit our detailed cost guide.
Northern California Coverage
Serving Northern California and Beyond
We serve families and surrogates throughout Redding, the Shasta Cascade region, and all of California.
Learn more about surrogacy in California across all the cities we serve.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a surrogacy agency in Redding, California?
There is no surrogacy agency physically located in Redding. Made in the USA Surrogacy, headquartered in Roseville, is the only agency with a dedicated Redding-area program. We work with surrogates and intended parents throughout far Northern California, coordinating fertility clinic visits in Sacramento and supporting local OB care and delivery in Redding.
How much do surrogates earn in Redding, California?
Compensation varies by agency. At Made in the USA Surrogacy, base compensation ranges from $65,000 to $90,000+ depending on experience and circumstances, with additional allowances throughout the journey. See our full compensation details.
Can I be a surrogate if I live far from Sacramento?
Yes. Most of your pregnancy care happens locally with Redding-area providers. Embryo transfer and a small number of fertility clinic appointments take place in Sacramento, but these visits are planned in advance and covered by your compensation. MUSA coordinates logistics for surrogates throughout Northern California.
Where do surrogates in Redding deliver?
Mercy Medical Center Redding has a Family Birth Center and a Level III NICU caring for nearly 400 babies per year. Surrogates in the Redding area deliver locally with full neonatal support available. No travel to Sacramento required for delivery.
What fertility clinics serve surrogacy patients from Redding?
California IVF Fertility Center in Sacramento has served Redding patients since 2004 and offers local blood testing to reduce travel. Northern California Fertility Medical Center (NCFMC) provides telemedicine consultations. Selah Women’s Health in Redding handles fertility evaluation up to, but not including, IVF.
Start a Conversation
“Whether you're in Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Red Bluff, or anywhere in the Shasta Cascade region, surrogacy is closer than the drive to Sacramento might suggest. Most of the journey happens locally. The rest, we help you plan.”
— Made in the USA Surrogacy Team
Whether you're exploring surrogacy for the first time or comparing agencies that serve Redding, we'd rather answer your questions honestly than pitch you.
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 Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Red Bluff, Chico, Mt. Shasta, and all of California.
