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Walnut Creek & Contra Costa County · Founded by a Former Surrogate
Surrogacy in Walnut Creekand Contra Costa County
Third-party medical screening. 3–6 month matching. $65,000–$90,000+ surrogate compensation. John Muir Level III-B NICU with Stanford Children's Health partnership.
Made in the USA Surrogacy, serving Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, and the East Bay from our Northern California headquarters in Roseville.
“The screening was thorough, but it never felt like they were trying to weed me out.”
— Lauren K., surrogate, East Bay
Walnut Creek sits at the medical center of Contra Costa County, home to the only Level III NICU in the county and multiple fertility clinics with on-site IVF labs. Most surrogacy agencies treat the East Bay as a footnote on their California page. The medical infrastructure here deserves more than a city name swapped into a template.
Made in the USA Surrogacy serves Walnut Creek families and surrogates from our Northern California headquarters in Roseville. Our founder, Samantha Giermek, is a former surrogate who built this agency from personal experience. Every surrogate in our program lives in California. Our screening goes deeper than most agencies will publish. And our typical match happens in 3–6 months, not the 6–12+ months that has become the industry norm.
Whether you're a woman in Walnut Creek considering surrogacy or intended parents searching for an agency with real substance behind its promises, this page has the specifics other surrogacy agencies leave out.
Local Resources
Surrogacy in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek is the commercial and medical hub of central Contra Costa County. Intended parents and surrogates working with our agency have access to fertility clinics, delivery hospitals, and reproductive specialists within minutes of downtown. California's surrogacy laws provide the strongest legal framework in the United States.
Fertility Clinics Serving Walnut Creek
Kindbody, East Bay (Walnut Creek)
1700 N. Main Street
Full IVF laboratory on-site. Dr. Geraldine Ekpo is a board-certified REI specialist offering IVF, egg freezing, and third-party reproduction services.
Collab Fertility
Serving Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Alamo, and Danville
Dr. Thalia Segal is double board-certified in REI and OB/GYN, with a gestational carrier program and state-of-the-art IVF lab.
RSC Bay Area
San Ramon, 15 min south via I-680
Established in 1983, with four decades of fertility care and full gestational carrier surrogacy services.
RMA Northern California in Danville (~10 min) is part of the national RMA network with board-certified reproductive endocrinologists and genetic counselors.
Delivery Hospitals in Walnut Creek
John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek
554-bed hospital with a 35-bed Level III-B NICU—the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Contra Costa County, operated in partnership with Stanford Medicine Children's Health. US News nationally ranked for OB/GYN, designated Birthing-Friendly, Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Perinatal Care, 24/7 neonatologist coverage.
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
1425 South Main Street
Labor and delivery services, neonatologists, and a community-level NICU for Kaiser members.
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.
Walnut Creek pairs that legal certainty with medical infrastructure that rivals any city in the state. Learn more about California surrogacy laws.
Our Difference
Why Families and Surrogates in Walnut Creek 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 Built on Thoroughness, Not Shortcuts
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 do this 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 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 legal protections in the country.
For Walnut Creek families, it also means your surrogate has proximity to local fertility clinics like Kindbody and Collab Fertility, and to John Muir Medical Center for delivery.
100%
California-Based
3–6 Months
Avg. Match Time
Matching in 3–6 Months, Not 6–12+
The industry average for surrogate matching is 6–12 months. Some intended parents wait over a year. We typically match in 3–6 months because our surrogate compensation—$65,000–$90,000+ total—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. Read more about our story.
“We had been researching agencies for months and kept hitting dead ends—vague timelines, no real details about screening, and websites that all said the same things. When we spoke with Samantha's team, the difference was immediate. They walked us through exactly how they screen, gave us a realistic timeline, and matched us in under five months.”
— David and Claire R., intended parents, Contra Costa County
Since 2017
Surrogate-Founded
For Surrogates
Become a Surrogate in Walnut Creek
If you're considering surrogacy, you're weighing two things at once: whether it's 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's competitive with any agency in Northern California, and it reflects what surrogacy actually requires of you.
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, and more. Our team walks you through every step, because we're invested in your success, not just your application.
Matching
We connect you with intended parents based on values, preferences, and compatibility.
Medical clearance
Your fertility clinic confirms readiness for embryo transfer. With Kindbody right in Walnut Creek and RSC Bay Area in nearby San Ramon, medical appointments stay local.
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 John Muir Medical Center's Level III-B NICU and Stanford Children's Health partnership available for delivery.
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 while you do it.
For full details, visit our surrogate requirements page or see the complete compensation breakdown.
For Intended Parents
Find a Surrogate in Walnut Creek
For intended parents, 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 a journey that spans more than a year, and be available when things don't go as planned.
Made in the USA Surrogacy serves Walnut Creek from our headquarters in Roseville. Our surrogates are California residents, our screening is third-party verified, and our matching timeline of 3–6 months is backed by data. Our journey success rate is 99.3%–99.5%.
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
A conversation about your goals, timeline, and questions. No pressure.
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. Walnut Creek offers multiple clinics within minutes, including Kindbody and Collab Fertility.
Legal agreements
Both parties receive independent legal counsel. Contracts are finalized before any medical procedures.
Embryo transfer and pregnancy
Coordinated with your fertility clinic, with ongoing support.
Birth and parentage
California's pre-birth parentage order means you're on the birth certificate before delivery. John Muir Medical Center's 35-bed Level III-B NICU provides the highest level of neonatal care in Contra Costa 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
Walnut Creek 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. And higher surrogate compensation isn't just a cost—it attracts more qualified candidates, which can mean fewer complications and a smoother journey.
For a full breakdown, visit our detailed cost guide.
East Bay & Contra Costa Coverage
Nearby Cities We Serve
We serve families and surrogates throughout the East Bay and Contra Costa County corridor.
We also serve Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Clayton, and Moraga. Learn more about surrogacy in California.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a surrogate in Walnut Creek?
Start with an application through Made in the USA Surrogacy, which takes about 10 minutes. 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. See our full surrogate requirements.
How much does surrogacy cost in Walnut Creek?
Total surrogacy costs typically start at $160,000 and can exceed $200,000 depending on medical needs and the number of transfer cycles. This includes surrogate compensation, agency fees, IVF, legal fees, and insurance. See our full detailed cost breakdown.
Are there surrogacy agencies in Contra Costa County?
Made in the USA Surrogacy serves Walnut Creek and all of Contra Costa County from our headquarters in Roseville. We’re a full-service agency founded by a former surrogate, with all surrogates located in California and access to local fertility clinics and hospitals throughout the East Bay.
How much do surrogates earn in Walnut Creek, California?
At Made in the USA Surrogacy, total compensation ranges from $65,000 to $90,000+, with first-time surrogates starting at $65,000+ base and experienced surrogates at $70,000+ base, plus additional allowances throughout the journey. See our full compensation details.
What fertility clinics in Walnut Creek work with surrogacy agencies?
Kindbody East Bay at 1700 N. Main Street has a full IVF lab on-site. Collab Fertility serves Walnut Creek with a gestational carrier program. Nearby, RSC Bay Area in San Ramon (15 min) has four decades of fertility experience, and RMA Northern California in Danville (10 min) is part of the national RMA network. John Muir Medical Center handles deliveries with the only Level III-B NICU in Contra Costa County.
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“I'd been thinking about surrogacy for over a year before I finally applied. I wanted to do something meaningful, and honestly, the compensation mattered too—we were saving for a house. What surprised me was how supported I felt through the whole process. The screening was thorough, but it never felt like they were trying to weed me out. It felt like they were making sure I was set up to succeed.”
— Lauren K., surrogate, East Bay
Whether you're exploring surrogacy for the first time or comparing East Bay agencies, 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 serves Walnut Creek, California from our Northern California headquarters in Roseville. Founded by Samantha Giermek, a former surrogate. Serving families and surrogates throughout Walnut Creek, Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo, and all of California.
