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Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy

Affiliate: Pacific Fertility Center of Los Angeles
Surrogacy Agency  | 
Egg Donor Agency
Los Angeles, CA - HQ
About
Hatch is passionate about helping LGBTQ+ couples with their fertility needs. Join over 1,500 intended parents in the LGBTQ+ community who have welcomed a happy, healthy baby into their family through Hatch's program. With the nation's largest database of fresh, available donors and a highly experienced team of current and former surrogates leading our intended parents through their fertility journey, you can feel confident we have the resources to make your family dreams come true! We work closely with our intended parents to understand their needs and curate the perfect match - with 9 out of 10 of our intended parents matching with the first profile we send to them. And our fixed fee Peace of Mind program, in partnership with Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles, minimizes the risk of unforeseen expenses so that you can focus on what's important - a smooth, safe journey culminating in a beautiful new life.
Website: hatch.us
Phone: 818-506-9300
Employees: N/A
Founded: 1990
Services
Last updated on Mar 06, 2023 04:58 PM

Surrogacy Agency Services
GC Recruitment / Advertising
GC Screening
GC Matching
Case Management
Egg Donation Services
ED Matching
ED Non-medical Screening
Promotions
GPAP Stage I Discount: $6,000 off Annual quota: 5
GPAP Stage II 1 pro bono Agency Service(s) per year
Membership Benefits Program
  • $1,000 off surrogacy program fee
  • $500 off egg donor program fee
Team Members
Last updated on Aug 28, 2023 10:10 AM
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Greg Wiles - President
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Greg is the President of Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy. Greg and his husband Zach were married 5 years ago and welcomed their daughter via surrogacy to the world this year! They worked with the surrogacy and egg donation team at Hatch and with Dr. Sahakian at PFCLA on their journey and are planning for a sibling soon. Prior to joining Hatch and PFCLA in 2020, he led the finance organization at Eyemart Express, a leading optical retailer, for 5 years. Greg was born and raised in Colorado and attended Boston College and Harvard Business School before settling out in Los Angeles with his husband.
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Alex Maron - Program Director
Alex Maron was born in Paris, France and grew up in Spain as well as Los Angeles. Alex is the daughter of master painter and artist Salvador Maron and famous 60's model & designer Willy van Rooy, with a talented designer as her older brother who lives in Madrid. Alex moved with her parents to Los Angeles when she was 13 to pursue modeling. She is married to a wonderful man and has 3 amazing children. Alex is the Program Director at Hatch, leads its donor program, and has been part of their great team for almost 15 years. She is currently matched and is an active surrogate with the Program as well. In her words “There is no better reward than seeing people's lives transformed from achieving their dream of starting a family”. Alex is honored to be part of this wonderful program and looks forward to seeing more lovely families grow.
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Edvin Fogelmark - International Coordinator
Edvin is the international coordinator of Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy, and the in-house IVF clinic Pacific Fertility Center LA (PFC LA). He works closely with all international intended parents as they embark on their surrogacy and clinical journey. Edvin has had first-hand experience of working with the team at PFC LA when he, and his husband Ola, decided to embark on their personal family building journey. In 2020 Edvin and Ola welcomed their daughter to the world. He is passionate about sharing his personal experiences with other couples and individuals who are looking at commencing their journey. Having gone through the journey as an international intended parent residing in Europe, he hopes to offer unique perspectives for European couples and individuals pursuing Egg Donation and Surrogacy. Edvin recently initiated his second surrogacy journey with Hatch & PFC LA!
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Shoshannah Ingersoll - Support & Intake Manager
Shoshannah Ingersoll resides on California's beautiful central coast, and before she wanted to be anything else, she knew she wanted to be a parent. After welcoming her own first child she pursued becoming a surrogate at only twenty-one years of age. She has since delivered four surrogate babies for four different families and has three children of her own: ages 15, 11, and 18 months. Shoshannah entered the third-party reproduction field professionally in 2010 and has been with Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy ever since. She currently works in the role of Support & Intake Manager screening and preparing surrogates for their journeys and facilitating ongoing support groups. She has an Associates in Psychology with honors and is pursuing her Bachelor's in Human Development at CSU East Bay with a focus in Women's and Queer Studies. Shoshannah is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ families, having carried for two dads, and being a mom and ally to two queer children. She has devoted her life to advocating for diverse and inclusive family building options.
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Yale Scott - Intended Parent Coordinator
Yale Scott is an Intended Parent Coordinator at Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy. Yale and his husband have two daughters via surrogacy, now ages 1 & 3. They were fortunate to have the same surrogate carry for both of their journeys. Yale, originally from Oklahoma, lives in Los Angeles and previously lived in Washington, DC where he worked at The White House & U.S. State Department.
Provider Costs
Last updated on Nov 22, 2023
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Attributes & Policies
Attributes
Number of matches in the last calendar year that resulted in a pregnancy:   150
Percentage of international Surrogacy Cases (last calendar year):   30%
Percentage of LGBTQ Surrogacy Cases (last calendar year):   40%
Number of Families per Coordinator:   25
Average wait time for surrogate match (in months):   10 months
Description - "Additional Attributes":   Not provided
Languages (Business/Case Mgmt)?:   English, Spanish, Chinese
Policies
Conducts IP Background checks:   Yes
Recruits surrogates open to carrying twins:   Yes
Requires embryos to be PGT-A tested:   Yes
Agency fee payment schedule:   $30,000 at signup $32,000 at match Balance at medications start
Requires a non-refundable commencement/retainer fee:   Yes
Non-refundable Commencement / Retainer Fee:   $38000
Monthly allowance duration policy - start milestone:   At transfer
Monthly allowance duration policy - end milestone:   2 months post delivery
Minimum GC life insurance coverage amount:   $500,000
Rematch Fee Required under the following terms:   Never
Supplemental agency fee for multiples:   Yes
Supplemental agency fee for multiples amount:   $25000
Work with independent matches for a discount:   No
Refund Policy:   Half of deposit refunded
Timing of refunding unused journey funds:   6 months after birth; N/A for Peace of Mind program
Available financing options:   Future Family
Sibling journey policy
Discount for sibling journeys
Additional Policies / Clarifications:   Not provided
Reviews
(2023, USA Parents)
We were very fortunate to find Hatch. They were our second agency and a real blessing - after a series of disappointments with the first. Hatch is professional, friendly, and experienced. They are a complete team - a highly competent provider who towers over others. They guided us through the entire process and kept us informed along the way. They helped us learn our surrogate which made the experience for her (and her family) and us an enjoyable one. Their advice was welcome and specific at each stage, and their pricing models were spot-on. We are in the process of working on our second surrogacy with them. We appreciate them each time we see our kiddo.
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(2023, USA Parents)
Hatch provides a first-class, comprehensive, and caring experience throughout the entire surrogacy process. The cost, for what you get, was better than average.
Approved by Vanessa Breedlove
(2023, USA Parents)
We are beyond happy that we went with Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy. They were attentive, sweet, kind, and very supportive throughout our journey to expand our family. Highly recommend!
Approved by Vanessa Breedlove
(2023, USA Parents)
My husband and I had the most amazing experience with Hatch. So much so that we've already committed to our baby #2 journey with them! Amazing communication and our case manager Amanda provided such incredible support to us and our surrogate. There were no surprise costs along the way and if we ever had a question we got answers quickly. We are so glad we chose Hatch for our surrogacy journey.
Approved by Vanessa Breedlove
(2021, USA parents) My husband and I had an absolutely incredible journey working with the team over at Hatch. From the beginning, we felt the communication and coordination was super open and efficient. There are so many moving parts to this process and we couldn't have asked for a better care team throughout the journey. Both us as intended parents and in working with our surrogate, the team at Hatch made sure we were all on the same page and that everyone's needs were being looked after. If we had a concern or question come up, no matter the time, the care coordinator was reachable and helped to ease any of our stress. We were extremely impressed with their professionalism as well as transparency on the process from what to expect from doctor's visits, how to best communicate with the various stakeholders (of which there are many!) and in detailing the financial responsibility. We can't thank the team over at Hatch enough for everything they did and it truly is because of them that we now have our little boy. There are no words to describe the joy of becoming parents and we owe that to Hatch. Thank you!
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(2021, International parents) Hatch was an excellent agency ! They were helpful from day 1 ! We are very thankful because of them we could have a perfect match! Found a beautiful surrogate who made our dream true ….I can only recommend this agency they will help through the journey. Take it for granted!
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(2020, USA parents) My husband and I had the most incredible surrogacy journey not once but twice with "Hatch". They are supportive and helpful every step of the way! We absolutely loved everything about this agency, we were matched with two perfect angel surrogates and ended up with the most beautiful healthy angel babies!! The ultimate gift!! I would wholeheartedly recommend them!!
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(2019, International parents) Hatch were great. Shoshanna was incredibly knowledgeable on all matters legal, insurance, medical and travel. Hatch were very organised and experienced in helping foreign parents.
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(2019, USA parents) Hatch changed our life and gave us hope where we felt none could be found. They were the most helpful agency and made the process very quick. They were so amazing we actually feel as if we have lifelong friends who we owe our happiness to. They are amazing and we feel so fortunate to have found them. We actually had a not so wonderful experience with another agency and found Hatch who came very highly recommended and it was the best decision of our life. They are so wonderfully open and caring you really can not imagine a better experience !! They are so amazing we are working on a third baby with them!! If you are scared or you have had an impersonal experience gave you trepidation, call Hatch because they really listened to our concerns and found perfect matches for our journeys!!! We are so fortunate !
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GPAP I
GPAP II
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Surrogacy Agency Satisfaction

9.71
Overall Score 9 Reviews

Egg Donation Satisfaction

N/A
Recommendation Rate 4 Reviews
Surrogacy Experience
Overall Rating
9.7
Effective (contribution to the success of the journey)
10.0
Responsive and supportive throughout the journey
9.9
Surrogate screening and matching
9.9
Gay friendly and knowledgeable
10.0
Accommodation of international parents
10.0
The degree to which your actual overall cost matched the estimate/guidance from your agency
10.0

Agency Recommendation Rate
100%
Egg Donation Experience
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