Accel Conceptions is a for-profit surrogacy and egg and sperm donation agency based in El Cajon, in San Diego County, California. It was incorporated in the state in 2019 and remains active, and it is led by founder and agency director Monica Buehler, who is still listed in that role in current materials. Public descriptions present it as an intentionally boutique practice organized around the director's hands-on involvement.
The agency describes itself as full-service, coordinating gestational surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, and third-party IVF. According to its own materials, it works alongside outside fertility clinics, psychologists and attorneys rather than handling those pieces in house, so a journey is assembled from the agency's coordination plus independent professionals. An egg donor program is offered in addition to surrogacy matching.
Accel Conceptions works with heterosexual and LGBTQ+ intended parents, single parents, and intended parents living outside the United States. On the surrogate side, it works with gestational carriers who live in U.S. states where surrogacy arrangements are practiced; its stated age, BMI, pregnancy history, cesarean, parenting and non-smoking requirements appear in the eligibility details below.
The agency is listed as a provider in the Men Having Babies Surrogacy Advisor directory. In surrogate testimonials published by the agency, several gestational carriers, including first-time and repeat surrogates, describe close communication with the director and support through the matching process.
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Reviewers are consistently positive about Accel Conceptions, and most feedback comes from surrogates, with a few intended parents and others connected to the process. Reviewers often describe a warm, caring team that makes a complex process feel manageable, explains each step thoroughly and answers questions quickly. Several also mention a strong sense of community and thoughtful matching between surrogates and intended parents.
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Accel has been the sweetest group of ladies to work with since the very beginning of my journey. They have encouraged me, supported me, and always made me feel confident every step of the way. I truly couldn’t have chosen a better agency for my first surrogacy journey! I’m so grateful for the incredible experience I’ve had so far, and I can’t wait to see what the rest of this journey holds!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I am so thankful I chose Accel Conceptions for my surrogacy journey. From day one, I always felt supported, cared for, and valued. My journey wasn't without challenges, but the team was always there to encourage me, answer my questions, and celebrate every milestone alongside me. Now I'm carrying a healthy baby girl, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. Accel Conceptions genuinely cares about both their surrogates and the intended parents, and I would recommend them to anyone considering surrogacy. They truly make you feel like family!!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)All the ladies at Accel are amazing. The sweetest team you will ever have :)
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Accel Conceptions has been an amazing company to work with. I am a second time surrogate, but first time surrogate with Accel Conceptions. I had issues with getting matched at my pervious agency, but Accel didn't hesitate to get me an intended family. The ladies here truly care about you. They want to make sure you feel like you are part of the family. There is a Facebook group that is available to all of the surrogates where we can share experiences, lift one another up and celebrate the wins. I highly recommend becoming a surrogate for Accel Conceptions.
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See which agencies fit youAccel Conceptions accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 38 years old.
Accel Conceptions requires surrogates to have a BMI of 32 or lower.
Yes. Accel Conceptions requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
Accel Conceptions accepts surrogates who have had no more than 3 C-sections.
Yes. Accel Conceptions requires surrogates to be raising at least one child of their own.
No. Accel Conceptions requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Accel Conceptions's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: Must reside in a surrogacy-friendly U.S. state.
