# Expert-guided gestational surrogacy support

Trusted resources for navigating the financial, legal, and emotional sides of surrogacy

Blake and Drew

Carrot members

## Surrogacy by the numbers

- **13%** of Irish adults have had a child, or know someone who has had a child, through surrogacy  
- **96%** of Carrot customers offer financial coverage for gestational surrogacy to their employees  
- **4%** of employer-sponsored funds at Carrot are used towards gestational surrogacy expenses

## All about gestational surrogacy

### Finding a gestational carrier
In gestational surrogacy, an intended parent or parents work with a person who carries a pregnancy for them.

### Creating embryos
Embryos are created using genetic material from the intended parent(s) or a donor and then transferred to a gestational carrier through an embryo transfer after in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

### Why gestational surrogacy
Surrogacy is an important option for people experiencing infertility, single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and others unable to carry a pregnancy.

## Surrogacy in Ireland
Carrot Experts help members navigate the complex local laws, requirements, and cross-border care options while guiding them to trustworthy agencies and legal support.

## Surrogacy support at Carrot — we go there with you

1. [1:1 guidance from Carrot Experts every step of the way](/content/en-ie/journey/gestational-surrogacy#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-0/index.html)  
2. [Comprehensive, global network of 2K+ agencies and solicitors](/content/en-ie/journey/gestational-surrogacy#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-1/index.html)  
3. [Accessible payment options with the Carrot Card](/content/en-ie/journey/gestational-surrogacy#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-2/index.html)

## Learn more about the journeys Carrot supports

## Make surrogacy support part of your benefit offerings
Bring expert guidance for a complex journey to your organization.