International Hybrid Surrogacy Programs - Medical and Legal Considerations

1. Why consider surrogacy in the USA?

The US offers some of the most advanced fertility treatments and legal protections for intended parents. The legal system there ensures that you have clear rights from the moment your embryo is created—providing a safe and ethical path to parenthood.

In addition to legal security, you can rely on the world-class medical standards – so you can feel confident every step of the way. If the costs of surrogacy in the US are manageable for you, we (the Fertility Institute of San Diego) recommend that you complete the entire process there from start to finish. If the costs are too high, we have (the Fertility Institute of San Diego) a new program that might interest you.

2. The hybrid surrogacy program: A cost-effective solution

We know the costs of surrogacy in the US can be quite daunting. However, FISD offers a unique hybrid solution that makes the process significantly more accessible.

In this program, embryos are created in the United States—according to the highest medical, ethical, and legal standards. They are then sent to a country where surrogacy is legal and significantly less expensive.

This hybrid approach offers you a cost-effective way to benefit from expertise in the US while also utilizing more affordable surrogacy services abroad.

3. How it works: Legally and medically safe

Whether your surrogacy takes place entirely in the USA or as a combination of embryo creation in the USA and surrogacy abroad – your journey is safe, ethical, and legally protected.

FISD and our international partners ensure that the entire process is handled with the utmost care – to protect your embryos, the surrogate mother, and, of course, your baby.

4. Meet the experts in Cologne

We know that the path to having a child can sometimes be challenging—but with the right support, it's also incredibly rewarding. Meet us in person at the upcoming Wish for a Baby event in Cologne to learn more about our hybrid surrogacy program and how it can work for you.

Joining us are Dr. Minoos Hosseinzadeh, founder and medical director of the FISD, and Dr. Marko Oldenburger, a specialist lawyer for family and medical law (Hamburg). Together, they will provide you with the medical and legal insights you need to understand the entire concept of international hybrid surrogacy.

Dr. Hosseinzadeh is available for one-on-one consultations to answer your medical questions. Dr. Oldenburger will also provide valuable insights into the legal aspects in Germany that are crucial for intended parents when choosing a surrogate mother abroad.

Visit the FISD booth no. O310

We look forward to supporting you in taking the first step toward your shared family future.