Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI)

Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI) EDSI was established with the firm belief that every individual should experience the joy and wonder We hold everyone’s hand every step of the way.

About Us
With over 1500 healthy babies delivered and 20 years of practice, we are known as the “Best Value and Preferred Agency for Hands-on Personalized Service” in the Third Party Assisted Reproduction Industry. We recruit Egg Donors and Surrogates and match them with Intended Parents. We seamlessly orchestrate the fertility journey through pregnancy and delivery. We make it a rule to be active

problem solvers and advocates for our clients, making their experience pleasant and hassle-free. Our Service
Our focus is on providing the best value with the highest level of caring service at a reasonable rate. We want our service to be accessible to as many people as possible. We work with straight, gay, single, local, and international Intended Parents. Our Advocacy
Our Vision is a world where every person’s right to reproduction and parenthood is empowered. We want to help build a society where the conversation about infertility is compassionate and open, and where Surrogates and Egg Donors are acknowledged for their life-giving roles.

05/13/2026

Almost every surrogate we work with says some version of this after delivery.
“I’d do it again.”

Not because the process was easy. It isn’t. Pregnancy is a lot. Doing it for another family is more.

But there’s a moment people don’t really talk about before they start.

The moment the parents finally hold their baby.

That’s the part that sticks.

The appointments, the meds, the months of waiting — it all lands right there.

If you’ve been wondering about becoming a surrogate, we’d rather walk you through what it actually looks like first. The real medical side. The real emotional side. What it means to carry for another family.

Consultation is free. No pressure either way.

www.eggdonorandsurrogacy.com 310-209-1898 [email protected]



If you’re considering surrogacy and you’re not fully decided, you’re not behind. You’re exactly where most women begin.T...
05/13/2026

If you’re considering surrogacy and you’re not fully decided, you’re not behind. You’re exactly where most women begin.

The first conversations we have rarely come from someone with all the answers. They come from someone trying to understand if this could work for their life, their body, and their family.

That’s not hesitation. That’s care.

Big decisions deserve space to breathe. Clarity comes from patience, not pressure. The right choice usually feels grounded, not rushed.

At EDSI, there’s no timeline but yours. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here to walk alongside you.

Save this for a moment when you need a quiet reminder. Share it with someone who’s in the middle of figuring it out.



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Before there is a match, contracts, medical screening, or embryo transfer, there is usually one thing intended parents a...
05/11/2026

Before there is a match, contracts, medical screening, or embryo transfer, there is usually one thing intended parents are really trying to figure out:

“Do I feel safe placing this journey in these people’s hands?”

Most intended parents come into this process carrying years of stress, disappointment, financial pressure, uncertainty, or emotional exhaustion. They are not simply looking for an agency to coordinate logistics. They are trying to find people they trust to guide them through one of the most important decisions of their lives.

When someone says they felt cared for after just an initial conversation, it genuinely means something to us.

That part of the process is not accidental.

Parham Zar
Managing Director
Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI)




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Motherhood does not arrive the same way for everyone.For some, it begins after years of waiting. For others, through a ...
05/10/2026

Motherhood does not arrive the same way for everyone.

For some, it begins after years of waiting.
For others, through a surrogate who carried what they could not.
For some, with the help of a donor whose name they may never know.
And for others, it is still a hope carried quietly, day after day.

Today is for all of them.

The mother who carried.
The mother who waited.
The mother who donated the cells that made it possible.
The mother who spent years wondering if the moment would ever come.
The mother who is still hoping.

Family building is rarely a straight line. Many of the families we have walked alongside arrived at motherhood through paths that demanded patience, trust, resilience, and extraordinary courage.

To every woman in this community, you are seen today.

The one carrying for someone else.
The one whose embryo is still waiting.
The one holding a baby she once thought she might never meet.
The one quietly grieving.
The one still searching for her path forward.

Motherhood begins in many different ways. All of them matter.

From all of us at EDSI, Happy Mother’s Day.

04/29/2026

Surrogate compensation in the United States typically ranges from $60,000 to $125,000 depending on experience and location.

Let’s talk about it honestly.

This is not payment for a baby.
This is structured compensation for time, physical commitment, and medical risk.

BASE COMPENSATION
$60,000 to $125,000
(California and experienced surrogates are often on the higher end)

What surrogate compensation covers:
→ 9 months of physical commitment
→ Medical procedures and appointments
→ Time away from work and family
→ Physical changes to the body
→ Real risks of pregnancy

Additional compensation may include:
→ Pre pregnancy monthly allowance
→ Monthly payments during pregnancy
→ Milestone based bonuses
→ Maternity and travel support
→ Lost wages if medically necessary
→ Medical expenses handled separately

At Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI), the goal is simple.
Clear structure. No confusion. No surprises.

Surrogate compensation reflects the full journey, not just the pregnancy.

What would you want to understand before considering surrogacy?

04/27/2026

Is AI choosing IVF embryos now? Yes, and it is already happening in fertility labs.

The goal is not designer babies. The goal is identifying which embryo has the highest chance of becoming a healthy pregnancy.

Why does this matter? Every failed transfer costs intended parents emotionally, physically, and financially. AI-assisted embryo selection is built to reduce that loss.

Could the technology go too far one day? Possibly. That is exactly why intended parents, clinics, and ethicists need to be in this conversation now, not later.

The future of IVF is not coming. It is here.

Follow for clear answers on IVF, surrogacy, and egg donation from the team at Egg Donor and Surrogacy Institute (EDSI).

The second embryo transfer is the one nobody really talks about.Everyone prepares intended parents for the first. The co...
04/23/2026

The second embryo transfer is the one nobody really talks about.
Everyone prepares intended parents for the first. The consultations, the waiting room, the way your whole chest locks up when the embryologist calls. But the second transfer has a completely different shape to it.
Quieter. Steadier. Less ceremony.
By round two, most intended parents already know the timeline. They know how to read a clinic message without spiraling. They’ve built a kind of muscle for the waiting that they didn’t have the first time.
In surrogacy, the second transfer is often where the real story starts—the version of the journey that feels less like a leap and more like a step.
Full piece on Substack. Link in bio.
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Written by Parham Zar, founder of EDSI (Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute). EDSI has worked with intended parents, egg donors, and gestational surrogates across the U.S. and internationally for over two decades.
Frequently asked:
Is a second embryo transfer more likely to succeed? Clinically, success depends on embryo quality, uterine receptivity, and protocol, not round number. But intended parents often report the second cycle feels more manageable emotionally.
Why does the second transfer feel different? Familiarity. The process is no longer unknown. That changes how the body and mind hold the waiting.
What is a gestational surrogate? A woman who carries a pregnancy for intended parents using an embryo she is not genetically related to.
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04/23/2026

The first person born through gestational surrogacy just turned 40.

At the time, there were questions about everything. The child. The parents. The woman carrying the pregnancy.

Today, we have answers. Decades of research show that children born through gestational surrogacy have strong emotional outcomes and secure family bonds.

What started with uncertainty has become one of the most trusted paths to building a family.

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Surrogate testimonial: Emiley shares her surrogacy journey with EDSI.“Becoming a surrogate was one of the easiest decisi...
04/21/2026

Surrogate testimonial: Emiley shares her surrogacy journey with EDSI.

“Becoming a surrogate was one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made but also one of the most emotional. This journey has brought me nothing but pure joy. I am especially grateful for Mr. Parham, who truly felt heaven-sent throughout this entire process.”

Becoming a surrogate is a life-changing decision. At Egg Donor and Surrogacy Institute (EDSI), led by Parham Zar, we guide every surrogate through medical, legal, and emotional support from application to delivery.

Surrogate compensation at EDSI starts at a $60,000 base, with total packages ranging from $80,000 to $110,000 or more.

Ready to become a surrogate? Apply through the link in bio.

Learn more about: Becoming a surrogate Surrogate requirements Surrogate compensation and benefits Working with a trusted surrogacy agency

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04/18/2026

Most people choose a surrogacy agency for the wrong reason.

Choosing the wrong agency can delay your journey, increase costs, and create unnecessary stress.

After working with 2,500+ families and 9,000+ women who applied to become surrogates, one pattern is clear.

People focus on the wrong signals.

Red flags to watch for:
🚩Pressure to sign quickly
🚩Vague or unclear pricing
🚩No independent legal counsel for surrogates
🚩Promises that sound too easy or too fast

Green flags that actually matter:
✅ Transparent costs and process
✅ Education before commitment
✅ Thorough surrogate screening
✅ Honest timelines and expectations

Common mistakes:
Choosing based on price
Lower cost often means less structure and higher risk

Choosing based on speed
Fast timelines are rarely realistic

Choosing based on appearance
A polished website does not reflect ethical standards

What actually matters:

👉 How surrogates are screened
👉 Legal protections for all parties
👉 Clear, upfront communication
👉 Independent representation for surrogates
👉 Support when challenges come up

This process typically lasts 12 to 18 months.

You are not choosing a service.
You are choosing the team guiding one of the most important decisions of your life.

What would you want to know before choosing an agency?

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