Gestacy, also known as Gestacy Surrogacy Agency, is a for-profit, full-service gestational surrogacy agency founded in 2017 and headquartered in Escondido, California. It was started by Santiago Agustín, who holds a PhD in psychology, and Salvador Escamochero, a biomedical researcher; both continue to be presented as the agency's owning principals. Company data places its staff at roughly 26 people across its programs.
The agency works with intended parents of all family types, including LGBTQ+ couples, single parents, and heterosexual couples, and accepts both domestic and international intended parents. Surrogates apply from the United States, and the agency also works with surrogates outside the country. Eligibility requirements for gestational carriers, including age, BMI, pregnancy history and smoking policy, appear in the detail below.
Alongside its California operation, Gestacy runs a separate program based in Mexico City, marketed as Gestacy Mexico. According to the agency, that program launched after a period of research and legal partnership work in the country, and it operates as its own program rather than a branch of the U.S. matching process.
As a full-service agency, Gestacy handles the surrogacy process end to end, which typically includes screening and matching, case coordination, and support for both sides through the journey. Surrogates who have reviewed the agency frequently describe working closely with an assigned coordinator, and several mention regular communication during the match and pregnancy.
Gestacy is listed as a provider through Men Having Babies' Surrogacy Advisor and, according to the organization's listings, participates in the Gay Parenting Assistance Program (Stages I and II) and the Membership Benefits Program, both of which are aimed at reducing costs for gay intended parents. More on the agency's fees, requirements and ratings appears below.
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Reviewers, both intended parents and surrogates, are overwhelmingly positive and most often praise attentive, responsive coordinators who stay in close touch throughout the journey. Many also describe strong emotional support and well-organized help with medical, legal and logistical steps, including for international families. A few reviewers were unhappy with coordinator changes mid-journey, slow or unclear answers on legal questions, or legal steps taking longer than expected.
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Hola ! Escribo estas palabras con nuestra hija, nacida el mes de febrero de este año, durmiendo en su cuna, al lado de nuestra cama. Todavía, al cerrar los ojos, me despierto y tengo que tocarle porque me tengo que asegurar que no estoy soñando. Eso es, precisamente, lo que Gestacy nos ayudó a conseguir. Fueron ellos los que nos pusieron en contacto con nuestra gestante, a la que por supuesto agradecemos y agradeceremos todos los días de nuestra vida, lo que hizo por nosotros. Sin Martha, trabajadora de Gestacy, ese camino/journey habría sido mucho más complejo. Hacer algo así, en EEUU, a miles de kms de distancia, mientras nuestra vida sigue en España, necesita de alguien experto en manejo de tiempo, coordinación de citas, preparación documental… eso es lo que Gestacy fue para nosotros, alguien a quien coger de la mano y poder llegar a nuestro destino. Gracias también al resto de personas que estuvieron involucradas durante este proceso. Un abrazo
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I had the BEST experience with Gestacy! My journey was nothing short of amazing! The team at Gestacy truly cares, and does whatever they need to make sure that you are completely happy with your experience, and if you're not - they always fix it. I had a few hiccups in my journey- one being with my original coordinator. I was too nervous to say anything, so my IP's actually brought it up and they switched my coordinator and from then on it was smoothe sailing! I wished I would have said something sooner. I ended up having Martha as my new coordinator, and I have nothing but great things to say about her. She truly takes her job very seriously and she is very professional about it. But she is also a great listener. I am 6 months postpartum, and she STILL checks in on me! I'm so grateful for her. Jamie Davis is amazing as well!! If you happened to get either of these two, you're are the luckiest! You will have the best experience. I recommend Gestacy to any and everyone!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I’m incredibly grateful and blessed to have worked with Gestacy surrogacy!!! Everyone was always so helpful with any questions I had along the way and my personal contact person, Maria De La Cruz was outstanding, she responded promptly and thoroughly every time! Anyone who is considering being a surrogate, I will give Gestacy a 10/10 rating! You will not regret it!! It was my first time being a surrogate and if they allowed more than 3 c-sections, I would definitely go with them again, however they don’t:( This entire journey was indescribable (in a great way) if you’re wondering what surrogacy company to choose, CHOOSE GESTACY!!! Everyone here is so helpful and encouraging and is always there for you!! Always!!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Gestacy was an amazing agency to work with, start to finish. My case manager, Maria, was the highlight of my experience with Gestacy. Not only was she attentive and timely, she also genuinely cared about my health and safety as a surrogate. There were a few hiccups in my surrogacy journey along with some health issues, but Gestacy (and especially Maria) made me feel seen, heard, and valued. Any issues that arose were addressed promptly, and I was able to always get the support I needed. Thanks Maria! And thank you, Gestacy, for having people like Maria on your team!
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See which agencies fit youGestacy Surrogacy Agency accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 42 years old.
Gestacy Surrogacy Agency requires surrogates to have a BMI of 35 or lower.
Yes. Gestacy Surrogacy Agency requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
No. Gestacy Surrogacy Agency requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Gestacy Surrogacy Agency's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: US resident.
