Choosing a fertility clinic is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make on your journey to parenthood—especially if you’re growing your family through surrogacy. With so many clinics out there, how do you know which one is the right fit?
One thing we’ve noticed in talking to many prospective intended parents is that most people don’t know where or how to access reliable IVF success rate data. And that’s totally understandable—fertility websites aren’t always easy to navigate.
But accurate numbers on a clinic’s performance can make a big difference. It can help you save time and money, and choose a clinic that’s truly prepared to support your family-building goals.
We’ll walk through simple, practical steps to help you find and understand a clinic’s success rates—and what other signs to look for when choosing the right clinic for IVF and surrogacy.
- Use Official IVF Databases (U.S. Clinics)
If you’re looking at clinics in the United States, you’re in luck. Two trusted websites share real, up-to-date data from clinics all across the country.
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Website: cdc.gov/art
- Shows how many IVF cycles each clinic did and how many resulted in live births
- Breaks down results by patient age, embryo type (fresh or frozen), and more
- Lets you compare different clinics in your area
SART – Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
Website: sart.org
- Offers easy-to-read reports with detailed success rates
- Includes results for IVF with donor eggs and gestational carriers (surrogacy)
- Has a helpful Patient Predictor tool that estimates your chances of success
These tools give you solid, unbiased info to start your search.
- Ask the Clinic Directly
Once you’ve found a few clinics you like, reach out to them and ask about their results. A good clinic will be open, kind, and happy to walk you through the numbers.
Here are some smart questions to ask:
- What’s your live birth rate per embryo transfer?
- How successful are your surrogacy (gestational carrier) cycles?
- How many surrogacy cycles do you do each year?
- Are the eggs from intended parents or donors, and how does that affect the outcome?
- How often do you have multiples?
If the clinic gives clear, honest answers—that’s a great sign. If they avoid the questions or only offer vague information, that may be a red flag.
- Check Accreditation and Memberships
Before you trust a clinic with your time, money, and future family, make sure they follow professional medical standards.
Look for clinics that are:
- SART Members – U.S. clinics that meet strict ethical and medical guidelines
- Accredited by CAP (College of American Pathologists) – for lab quality
- Licensed and certified in their country or state
- Part of ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) – for international clinics
These memberships show that the clinic is being held to high standards and is regularly checked for quality and safety.
- Read Patient Reviews and Forums
Numbers are helpful, but real-life experiences also tell you a lot. Reading reviews can give you a better idea of what the clinic is really like—how they treat patients, how well they communicate, and what the overall experience is like.
Check these places for honest feedback:
- Google Reviews – Start by searching the clinic name
- FertilityIQ.com – A trusted review site just for fertility clinics
- Reddit – Communities like r/IVF and r/Surrogacy
- Facebook groups – Many intended parents and surrogates share stories and advice
- BabyCenter or other parenting forums
Look for reviews that mention:
- Communication and support
- Transparency with costs and success rates
- How they treated surrogates or egg donors
- Wait times and follow-up care
While one bad review doesn’t mean a clinic is a bad choice, a pattern of poor experiences might be worth paying attention to.
Why This Matters
Choosing a fertility clinic is about more than just success rates. It’s about finding a place where you feel supported, respected, and confident in your care—especially when the process includes other people, like a gestational carrier (surrogate) or an egg donor.
By doing your research, asking questions, and listening to real stories, you’ll be in a much better position to make the best choice for your family.
Final Tip
Don’t be shy about asking questions—you’re not being difficult, you’re being smart. This is your journey, and you deserve honest answers, high-quality care, and a team that treats you with compassion every step of the way.
We encourage all prospective intended parents to contact Capital Surrogacy and learn more about clinic selection or other parts of the journey. Please complete the short contact form, we cannot wait to hear from you!
