Most surrogates get pregnant within 1-3 embryo transfers. Many achieve success on the first attempt.
If you’ve been through multiple IVF failures, this news probably feels too good to be true. But here’s what’s different: surrogacy bypasses many of the issues that made your IVF attempts unsuccessful.
At American Surrogacy, our thoroughly screened surrogates and comprehensive support give your embryos the best possible environment to succeed. You can finally move forward knowing each transfer has genuine potential to work.
Contact us today to learn how our screening process maximizes your chances and gets you matched with a surrogate in 1 - 4 months.null
How Many Embryo Transfers Does It Take for a Surrogate to Get Pregnant?
Most surrogates become pregnant within 1–3 embryo transfers, and many succeed on the very first attempt.
That’s because surrogates are thoroughly screened for proven fertility and optimal uterine health, giving your embryos the best possible environment to succeed.
Surrogate Embryo Transfer Success Rates: What You Can Actually Expect
First-time embryo transfers with surrogates succeed 55-65% of the time with quality embryos. This is significantly higher than continued IVF attempts after multiple failures.
If you’ve struggled with repeated IVF disappointments, surrogacy offers a different path with better odds from day one.
Your Chances Improve With Each Attempt
Here’s the encouraging news: your odds get better with each transfer. Families with three genetically tested embryos have about a 95% chance of achieving pregnancy.
Most intended parents don’t need three transfers. Because our surrogates are so thoroughly screened, many families succeed on their first or second attempt.
Why Surrogacy Success Rates Stay High
You’re working with someone whose body has already proven it can achieve and maintain pregnancy, traditional IVF often requires multiple attempts, while surrogacy typically succeeds faster.
How Many Embryos Do You Actually Need?
You don’t need a huge stockpile of embryos to succeed with surrogacy.
Three Embryos Give You Excellent Odds
While there’s no strict requirement, having three quality embryos gives you strong assurance of success. This accounts for the reality that not every embryo will result in pregnancy, even under optimal conditions.
With three embryos and surrogacy’s higher success rates, your chances of achieving pregnancy are excellent.
Options When You Have Fewer Embryos
If you have fewer than three embryos, you still have several paths forward:
- Create additional embryos through another IVF cycle before starting surrogacy
- Use donor embryos for your surrogacy journey
- Consider double donor IVF to create fresh embryos
Our team helps you evaluate which approach makes the most sense for your situation and timeline. Our embryo planning guide walks you through these options.
Only One Embryo Left? How American Surrogacy Supports You
Most agencies won’t work with families who have just one embryo. We do.
We understand the emotional weight of feeling like this might be your “last chance.” Your single embryo deserves the absolute best opportunity for success.
Enhanced Support for Single-Embryo Families
When you have one embryo, every detail matters more. We provide additional surrogate screening, optimized medical protocols, and intensified emotional support throughout your journey.
Our experience with single-embryo transfers helps us maximize success even when you have limited resources.
We understand the emotional and financial pressure that comes with having one embryo left, which is why we offer unique safeguards through our Limited Risk Program.
If any of the following happens, we apply your fees to your next match:
- If the surrogate is no longer eligible for medical reasons
- Surrogate is not approved by your fertility clinic
- Unforeseen personal circumstances that cause the surrogate to back out
If you’re facing this situation, contact us today to speak with someone who understands exactly what you’re going through.
What Actually Determines If a Surrogate Gets Pregnant?
The success of your embryo transfer depends on factors you can finally control through surrogacy.
Your Surrogate’s Proven Track Record
Every surrogate we work with has successfully carried pregnancies before. Their bodies have already proven they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, and deliver healthy babies.
This is completely different from using your own body after multiple IVF failures. You’re working with someone whose reproductive system works exactly as it should.
A Uterine Environment That Works
Your surrogate’s uterus is optimally prepared for pregnancy. Her hormone levels, uterine lining, and overall reproductive health create the ideal conditions for your embryo to implant and thrive.
No more wondering if your uterine lining is thick enough or if your hormone levels are preventing implantation.
The Same Quality Embryos, Better Environment
Your embryos aren’t the problem. Leading fertility clinics use advanced techniques to assess and prepare embryos for transfer, giving each one the best chance of success.
The difference is where they’re being transferred. Your healthy embryos finally get the healthy environment they need.
What Happens When the First Transfer Doesn’t Work?
First transfers don’t always succeed, and that’s completely normal. Here’s what happens next.
An unsuccessful first transfer doesn’t mean failure. It’s part of the natural process, and successful pregnancy often happens on the second attempt.
Your surrogate remains ready for pregnancy, unlike situations where you might need months of recovery between IVF cycles.
Getting the Emotional Support You Need
An unsuccessful transfer can bring disappointment, but the difference with surrogacy is having a support system designed specifically for your journey.
Unlike going through IVF alone, surrogacy connects you with professionals who understand fertility challenges and can help you process each step.
What makes surrogacy support different:
- Professional counselors who specialize in fertility treatments understand that each transfer carries emotional investment and provide practical coping strategies
- Support groups connect you with other intended parents who’ve walked this path, sharing stories of success after multiple transfers
- Experienced agencies acknowledge the emotional aspects while helping you stay focused on your goal, treating you as a whole person rather than just a medical case
- Ongoing guidance throughout the process so you’re never navigating this experience in isolation
Having this comprehensive support network helps you maintain perspective and makes the entire experience more manageable, regardless of how many transfers your journey requires.
Quick Turnaround for Your Next Attempt
If you have additional frozen embryos, your next transfer can usually be scheduled quickly. You don’t need extended recovery time, and you can move forward when you’re emotionally and physically ready.
Fertility specialists may make small adjustments to protocols, but often the second transfer succeeds simply because the process has been optimized.
Why Surrogacy Works When IVF Doesn’t
Surrogacy solves the specific problems that made your IVF attempts unsuccessful.
Bypassing Your Body’s Challenges
Many IVF failures happen because of uterine factors, implantation issues, or reproductive health problems that persist despite medical intervention.
Surrogacy completely solves these challenges. You’re working with a surrogate who has a track record of successful pregnancies.
Better Medical Oversight
Surrogacy involves enhanced medical monitoring specifically designed for surrogate transfers. Every aspect of the process is optimized for success.
The screening process ensures you work with someone whose body provides the ideal environment for implantation and development. This goes far beyond what’s possible when using your own body after multiple IVF failures.
Proven Results
Research consistently shows that embryo transfers with surrogates have higher success rates than traditional IVF, especially for intended parents who’ve experienced multiple failures.
This isn’t just hope. It’s medical reality backed by data and experience.
How American Surrogacy Supports You Through Each Transfer
Your success is our primary focus. We’ve developed support systems that maximize your chances with each attempt.
Before Your Transfer
We coordinate closely with your fertility clinic to ensure perfect timing and preparation. Every detail gets reviewed: your surrogate’s readiness, medication protocols, and legal protections.
All surrogacy laws and contracts are finalized before any medical procedures begin.
During Your Transfer
You have direct access to our support team throughout the entire process. We manage communication between you, your surrogate, and the medical team so everyone stays informed and supported.
Getting to know your surrogate creates trust and comfort that benefits everyone involved.
The Two-Week Wait and Beyond
We maintain close contact during those crucial two weeks after transfer. We coordinate follow-up appointments, manage communication about results, and provide emotional support regardless of the outcome.
Financial Protection That Actually Protects You
We offer financial protection that reduces your risk if transfers don’t succeed as planned. Our programs include guarantees like unlimited matching with new surrogates and refunds if pregnancy isn’t achieved within certain timeframes.
Our different program structures offer varying levels of support and financial security. Some include multiple transfer attempts in the base cost, while others offer insurance-style protection against unsuccessful outcomes.
We also work with families to explore payment options like installment plans and fertility-specific loans to spread costs over time. Understanding the full picture upfront helps you choose the protection level that makes sense for your situation.
We’re With You Until You Bring Your Baby Home
Whether you succeed on your first transfer or need multiple attempts, we’re committed to supporting you throughout the entire journey. We offer both full-service and independent program options to meet your specific needs.
For families concerned about costs, we partner with Sunfish to provide financing solutions and help you understand total costs upfront.
Contact our team today to speak with a surrogacy specialist who can provide personalized guidance for your situation.
You’ve already proven your dedication to becoming parents. Now let us help you find the path that finally leads to your baby.