Comprehensive Genetic Carrier Screening
Identifies if you or your partner carries inheritable conditions that could affect your future children through genetic screening and genetic counseling.
At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas (AFCT), we understand that the path to parenthood is unique for every family. For some individuals and couples, using a gestational carrier in Texas (sometimes called a gestational surrogate or surrogate mother) is the most appropriate and effective way to bring a child into the world.
Our Gestational Carrier Program provides expert medical care, emotional support, and a clear roadmap to help you achieve your dream of becoming a parent through gestational surrogacy in Houston and beyond.
Expert gestational carrier services for your unique path to parenthood.
A gestational carrier (GC) is a woman who carries and delivers a baby for intended parents. Unlike traditional surrogacy, the gestational carrier has no genetic connection to the child. The embryo is created using the intended mother’s or donor’s egg and the intended father’s or donor’s sperm through in vitro fertilization (IVF), often referred to as a donor egg or gestational carrier IVF cycle.
This option is often chosen by:
For some couples, infertility, health conditions, or past pregnancy loss make carrying a child impossible or unsafe. In these cases, a gestational carrier provides a safe, effective path to parenthood while allowing the intended mother and father to maintain a biological connection through their own eggs or sperm. Our gestational carrier process ensures that each step, from matching to delivery, is handled with compassion and expertise.
For gay couples, gestational carriers make biological parenthood possible. One partner provides sperm, which is combined with donor eggs to create embryos. A chosen embryo is then transferred to the gestational carrier.
AFCT proudly supports LGBTQ+ families with advanced IVF and gestational surrogacy services in Houston, offering seamless coordination with outside partners who assist with matching and legal services.
At AFCT, our focus is on providing the highest-quality medical care during IVF and embryo transfer. But we also know that building a family with a gestational carrier involves more than medicine.
That's why we help our patients connect with trusted agencies, legal experts, and companies that manage the non-medical aspects of the process. Many of these providers offer concierge-style services, which can include:
By combining our medical expertise with the coordination services of specialized partners, intended parents can move forward with clarity and confidence.
We use advanced genetic testing methods and personalized fertility planning to help you move forward.
Identifies if you or your partner carries inheritable conditions that could affect your future children through genetic screening and genetic counseling.
If testing reveals a high risk, we help you explore carefully screened donor eggs or sperm to reduce the chance of passing on a condition.
We work with trusted experts who explain your results and help you make informed decisions about next steps.
Your care plan may include IVF with genetic testing, embryo freezing for future use, or family balancing based on your goals and medical history.
Choosing a gestational carrier is a deeply personal decision—and you don't have to walk this path alone. At AFCT, we combine advanced fertility science with compassionate, individualized care to help you bring your baby home.
