Unlike some alternative methods of creating a family, the surrogacy process allows a child to be biologically related to either one or (in the case of In Vitro Fertilization) both parents. It also gives the couple the opportunity to become involved in the pregnancy itself.And finally, since their child is conceived only because of their own existence, the true genesis of the child is its creation in the minds and hearts of the couple.

Advances in modern medicine have given couples many choices in creating their own family. Just because a particular method is available does not mean it is right for you. During the consultation at our offices, available options will be explored and compared so that you can decide which is the best option for you. Third Party Reproduction has made available three options to infertile couples:

1. In Vitro Fertilization/Gestational Surrogacy(IVF) Program:

Ovum and sperm of couple are combined to create embryos that are implanted into the uterus of the surrogate mother. In most states the names of intended biological father and intended biological mother are entered on the original birth certificate.

2. IVF & Egg Donation (IVF/ED) Program:

Ovum from a donor is fertilized with sperm of the intended biological father. Resulting embryos are implanted into the uterus of the surrogate. In most states the name of intended biological father and intended mother are entered onto the original birth certificate.

3. Artificial Insemination/Traditional Surrogacy(AI) Program:

The surrogate is inseminated with the sperm of the intended biological father. In some states the names of intended biological father and intended/mother are entered on the original birth certificate. Other states require intended mother to participate in a step-parent adoption to enable her name to be entered on the birth certificate.

The Center for Surrogate Parenting, Inc. (CSP) is a world-renowned surrogate parenting program with offices in Encino, California, and Annapolis, Maryland.

CSP was established because we strongly believe that couples who are ready and willing to take on the responsibility of parenthood deserve that opportunity. Having a child with the help of a surrogate can be an exciting and fulfilling way to meet that need.

Founding director, Bill Handel, started his practice of surrogacy in 1980, through the Law Offices of William Handel. In 1986, the Center for Surrogate Parenting, Inc., was incorporated. Bill Handel and Karen Synesiou are the co-directors and co-owners of CSP. In our over   years of helping infertile couples become parents, we have celebrated the birth of over 1,000 babies.

We believe that surrogate parenting should be a collaboration of professionals who guide the entire process. The team should consist of doctors, psychologists or psychotherapists, attorneys and an agency that is the liaison between all the participants. CSP has created a "team" that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. CSP is unique because we have created a team that is involved with each surrogacy arrangement from beginning to end.

CSP has a worldwide reputation as being the leader in the field of surrogacy and egg donation. We are proud of our practice of always looking after our surrogate mothers and their family.