I want to share the incredible experience me and my husband had with Genesis Group as intended parents. After interviewing and researching several surrogacy agencies, we decided Genesis would be the right company with whom to embark on this journey. We liked that Genesis was a smaller company and many of the women working there have experience with a surrogacy or IVF journey. They also take time and effort to prescreen their surrogates, so by the time you meet one, she is ready to have her medical documents sent to your IVF doctor. We were paired with Liz and La Vonna, and I loved both of them right away. The level of communication was 10 out of 10! Also, both Liz and La Vonna really appeared to care about us and wanted to see us achieve our dream of having a healthy baby. The real test to know if you have a "good" or "great" surrogacy agency is how they respond when things go wrong! When it comes to surrogacy and the human body, unexpected things can happen which can result in a match ending and have having to start from scratch. This journey has been so difficult for us emotionally and financially, but Genesis was there as a rock to support us and to treat us fairly. They did not act like a typical business where the most important thing was their bottom line. Rather, they cared about us and wanted to do what was right. Liz and La Vonna seemed to always be thinking of how they can make things better for us and how to get us closer to a transfer despite our budget and location issues. When our first surrogate was not able to get to a transfer date, through absolutely no fault of Genesis, we were really devastated, but Geneses was not giving up on us! They never charged us any additional fees to match us with a new surrogate, even though they could have. They prioritized us, meaning we were placed at the top of the list for when a new surrogate was cleared. Almost immediately Genesis found us a very nice woman with surrogacy friendly insurance! Since we had budget and location issues, it was not easy for Genesis to find us someone who met our match requirements. This surrogate seemed amazing, but she was out of state and needed a little time to finish her medical screening prior to starting. Shortly after learning about the new surrogate Genesis found for us, we happened to learn of a surrogate available in our city through someone we knew who was connected with a different agency. At some point we had to choose between the surrogate Genesis found for us and the one who resided in our city, was within our budget, and ready to proceed immediately. After talking to Liz and La Vonna we decided we had to make the very difficult decision to leave Genesis in order to not lose the other surrogate. Even then, Genesis was right there feeling our grief with us. We had been on this journey for a year and a half and did not want to leave Genesis. Genesis supported our decision to grab this opportunity even though it was with a different agency because they truly want to see have this child. We know this other agency will not be Genesis. We can't really imagine any other company being as compassionate and fair as Genesis has been with us. They went above and beyond to find us a match. We wanted to share our experience because Genesis really is not like other companies. Their owner and employees truly care for the intended parents as well as their surrogates. They want the best for you and your family. Thank you, Liz and La Vonna, for everything you have done for us and for being so understanding. read more

In 2018, I was 35 years old and had already endured a long journey through multiple miscarriages and a cancer diagnosis that left me unable to carry a pregnancy. My medical team recommended surrogacy as the safest way to have the child we had so desperately longed for. My husband and I did a speedy IVF cycle to freeze embryos before I began chemotherapy. After I finished cancer treatment and took another year to heal, I researched and interviewed several surrogacy agencies, hoping to begin our journey as I was approaching my 40s. Some agencies I spoke to felt disturbingly rigid and business-focused as opposed to those (like Genesis) who were much more warm and personable. This was a non-negotiable for us, we needed an agency that we could trust with such a precious experience, an agency who centered the delicate and deeply personal journey of surrogacy, and who didn't make us feel like walking dollar signs. Genesis Group's high ethical standards combined with their kind and caring team made the decision an easy one for us. We began working with Genesis in late 2020, after receiving a grant through a non-profit partner organization which helped us with resources and partially funded our surrogacy journey. The non-profit organization collaborated with Genesis Group to assist us in bringing our long dreamed of baby earthside after so many years of heartbreak. The amazing staff at Genesis guided us through the surrogacy process from day one with care and warmth. They put us in touch with a wonderful fertility clinic, San Diego Fertility Center, who did a wonderful job taking us through the IVF process of our already frozen and stored embryos. As most fertility journeys go, it was a rollercoaster ride at times. Our case worker, Erica, as well as every point of contact at Genesis handled our journey and our fragile hearts with love. They were as invested in our miracle baby as we were, and it showed. Through Genesis, we found our wonderful surrogate who we still keep in touch with more than 5 years after our first meeting. Genesis handled the biggest headaches of the surrogacy process (the administrative stuff, sooo much paperwork!) so that we could focus on the emotional journey. They were always quick to respond to any questions we had and offered clarity along the way, and believe me, we had A LOT of questions. Our Genesis team never made us feel like we were bothering them with our endless questions and concerns. Our amazing surrogate gave birth to our beautiful baby boy in January 2022 at 39 weeks. We are eternally grateful for our journey with Genesis and would work with them again in a heartbeat if we ever decided to do a sibling journey. Our hands and hearts are so full thanks to Genesis, they played an enormous part in making our dreams of parenthood come true. read more

There are not enough words to describe how incredibly amazing of an agency Genesis Egg Donor & Surrogacy is. Before working with this group, we had dealt with heartbreaking pregnancy loss, and surrogacy was not the journey we ever imagined ourselves embarking on. From start to finish LaVonna and Erica showed us so much care and empathy, made us feel like a priority, and managed our case with the utmost professionalism. One of the deciding factors in choosing this group was how well they take care of their surrogates. As much as this process was about us and our family, it was also about the surrogate who was going to give so much of herself for more than 9 months. Genesis treats them with as much respect as they do for intended parents. We were fortunate to be matched with one who we now consider family (LaVonna was so in tune with what we needed and wanted). There were so many moving parts at any given moment during this process and our Genesis expertly helped us navigate everything with relative ease. I mean everything: finding a reproductive fertility law attorney, coordinating and managing the surrogate's medical appointments and insurance billing, keeping us updated on all medical screenings and issues, coordinating out of state embryo transfers with our fertility clinic, advocating for us in working with the hospital's L&D director, helping us figure out our travel arrangements for the delivery, giving tips for travel and the hospital stay, helping us with the logistics of getting breast milk for our baby after she was born, and reassuring us and keeping us grounded every step of the way. That doesn't even include all the services and support they offer their surrogates. Surrogacy is a huge financial and emotional investment. We absolutely recommend Genesis as a partner in this beautiful journey you are about to begin. read more

We welcomed our little baby boy in to this world through surrogacy at Genesis. Specifically we worked closely with Erica throughout the whole journey and I can not say enough nice things about her. Erica answered every question we had (and geez did we ask some questions), took the time to make sure we felt taken care of and was there every step of the way. Her guidance, love, compassion and understanding made our journey remarkably easy and smooth. read more

I'd avoid. A pretty awful experience end-to-end including a surrogate who left us high and dry. Avoid. read more

Having to turn to surrogacy to have a family isn't an easy decision and also in our case was really the only option in order to do so. So when we then had to decide which agency to use it felt a bit daunting. We wanted to get matched right away but knew it might take a while. When we decided to go with Genesis Group it was such a perfect fit. They were extremely realistic and transparent from start to finish and also gave us information at the right time instead of overwhelming us. I can truly say without our case manager Erica we wouldn't have our perfect baby girl. She really invested in our journey, matched us with the most incredible surrogate who we still talk to all the time, and just made such a stressful process as seamless as possible. The agency has a wealth of experience to draw on which was great to utilize throughout our journey, but their personal care made the experience feel like a boutique agency. I always felt like Erica was advocating on our behalf without us even asking and coordinated taking very good care of us and our surrogate. I am forever grateful that we decided to go with them and I could not recommend enough! read more

I have completed two journeys as a surrogate with Genesis. From the time I initially contacted them, I felt like I was working with kind, professional, knowledgeable and caring individuals. I am in CO and the agency is in CA, but I have always felt supported, kept informed and cared for as a person. I feel like they made sure to listen to my questions and concerns and found the absolute perfect matches for me. The ladies at Genesis were always accessible for questions and all bills were paid on time. I experienced complications with my second surrogacy journey (a rare complication) and they were nothing short of amazing. I was always supported as a person and the agency helped navigate a scary delivery. If I had to go back, I would absolutely choose to be represented by Genesis as a surrogate again. I highly recommend Genesis for anyone considering surrogacy. read more

I had a beautiful experience working with Genesis. Everybody who works there is incredibly warm and always rooting for their surrogates and intended families. During my experience as a surrogate I felt like the staff at Genesis all really enjoy what they do and enjoy working for the company. I felt like I was in great hands and everything was easy to navigate because of all the support I got along the way. I know that some agencies seem to favor the intended parents over the surrogates, but I felt valued and respected the entire time. Most importantly, I was matched with incredible intended parents whom I am so proud to have helped in growing their family. Parts of the pregnancy were a little scary -- pregnancy is unpredictable sometimes -- but even given the unexpected twists and turns I would do it all over again given the outcome: two wonderful people just turned into amazing parents. read more

I just complete my fifth egg donation, but my first with Genesis. From my application to the retrieval, things went smoothly. Because I was an experienced egg donor Kayla was able to transfer all of my info from previous accounts I had with other agencies. She did this at my request because I had told her I didn't want to go through another application process. Wendy was also very helpful to answer all of my questions. Whether it was an email, text, or phone call she always responded pretty quickly. The only issue I did have was not getting my allotted amount of funds prior to flying out for my retrieval. But even with that, Wendy made sure the funds were rushed, once we landed, I definitely would like to work with Genesis again. read more

I started working with this agency about 5 months ago when I finally decided it was the right time to become a surrogate. I thought about this journey over and over because I was afraid of the whole process, it's my first time looking into it and everything was really scary. I was afraid of it not being what I wanted or of me having a bad experience with my agency. But oh my gosh these ladies gave me the sense of reassurance and support that I needed. From the start they treated me with so much love and I instantly felt welcomed. I recently met my Case Manager in person and it felt like we already knew each other from before. She was the sweetest and made me feel calm during my medical clearance appointment. I'm luckily matched and the whole process was made so simple thanks to all the amazing ladies at the Genesis Surrogacy Group. I can't wait to update this review after my transfer. read more

Just finished my first journey a little over a month ago. The ladies were amazing from beginning to end. I did a lot of research when I decided to become a surrogate and I could not have been any more happier with this agency. They made my experience so great that I have decided to do it again. Thanks Erica and La Vonna for all the support you have shown me. read more

Genesis Egg Donation & Surrogacy Group - Fertility Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had some nervousness going into my surrogacy journey. I knew I wanted to be a surrogate but I didn't know where to start. A friend recommended the Genesis Group, and I'm so glad she did! The Genesis Group has exceeded my expectations as a agency. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and transparent. They made me feel very comfortable throughout the process. I have been especially pleased with how they are able to unite surrogates. Not only do you get to work with a great staff, but you gain a support group of surrogates who are also going through their similar, yet very different journeys. :) You are really never alone in the process. I'm truly thankful that I am able to work with this company, they have showed me so much love and support. First time surrogate Christine A. read more

Truly THEE best! My husband and I were exceptionally happy with the past and continued surrogacy support we receive from the entire Genesis team, and especially from Erica and La Vonna. Unlike friends' experiences with other agencies, Genesis has been a trusted source of professional support, highly knowledgable, and with excellent, exceedingly prompt communication. As first time parents, the Genesis team thoroughly and patiently walked us through the entire surrogacy journey in a manner befitting bespoke service and personal warmth and touch. The team is flexible, adaptive, and responsive to intended parent and GC needs. And we are highly discerning individuals with a high bar for excellent service and Genesis even exceed that! The team quickly and (seemingly) seamlessly matched us with an extraordinary GC who will continue to help us welcome a sibling for our wonderful daughter! We especially appreciated how artfully and seamlessly the Genesis team handled all of the business and financial aspects of our surrogacy journey to allow us to focus on building a personal relationship with our GC and her family, rather than handle those matters directly. We wish everyone the type of service, personal touch, and experience we received. From the bottom of our hearts, we cannot thank you enough for your truly significant role in helping make our family a reality! read more

Being an "experienced" surrogate and have gone through a few agencies, I knew exactly what I was looking for. They were patient, they answered my questions and made every effort to help match me with my request to carry a singleton. They were very encouraging with every step of the journey so far. I really have no complaints. read more

We are so thrilled to have worked with Genesis! This is was the third agency we went through after the first two really let us down. Lavonna and Vanessa were so friendly and they helped us to find our amazing and perfect surrogate! Vanessa was my primary case manager and she was absolutely amazing. She always kept us updated and acted as a liaison to ensure that our surrogate was getting everything she needed. She or Lavonna was always available to answer questions and given us guidance through the entire process. Having a child was always a dream for my husband and I, and Genesis made it a reality for us. It was an incredible journey that I would repeat with Genesis again! read more

Being an egg donor has been the single most fulfilling experience in my life, besides recently becoming a first time mother myself. The process of being an egg donor and or surrogate is intimidating. Specially, if it's your first time. It's filled with what if's? what does this mean? What happens when? How does this work? Etc. If you have decided that you want to give the most beautiful gift to another person you need someone that will be your guiding light in this process. I am constantly approached by different agencies and individuals to be an egg donor yet time and again I have chosen ONLY to work with Genesis. Every time I work with them I know they have my best interest as well as the IP's best interest in mind. After working with them my first cycle I felt like they had become my extended family. The 'Genesis Experience' is one that's tailor made for each individual. The way everyone tended to my needs during all 5 cycles, whenever I needed it (be it 3am or 3pm) made me feel I was their only client. When in reality they are working with so many donors, surrogates and IP's at the same time. My life now as I know it would be incomplete without Nikki (Program Director at Genesis). Over the past 4 years not only has been my mentor through my cycles but become very dear to my heart as a great friend. Before my first cycle I did a lot of research as of to who I wanted to work with. After all my interviews and meetings I found no one out there was better than Genesis group. Even though I lived in the East Coast and they were located in the West I chose them over the other closer agencies. I want to thank Genesis group for the amazing experience of working with them. More importantly helping me give to someone the greatest joy, being a mom now I can truly comprehend the meaning of my gift. read more

I cannot believe what an amazing experience I had with the Genesis Group! From the moment I signed to the day of my egg retrieval, they were helpful, professional and thorough. I was a first time egg donor and they explained the process to me very well and made sure I felt comfortable with everything they were doing and that I knew every step of the procedure. Tiffany kept in touch with me at all times to answer my questions and keep me informed. This was such a wonderful organization. They worked so hard to make my expereince smooth and comfortable. There are always initial worries when going into something like this but they were there to help 24/7. I knew this would be an exciting and emotional experience but working with the Genesis Group outdid all the expectations I had. Thank you all so much for the wonderful experience! I would do it again in a second with these amazing people! read more

I recently completed a surrogacy journey with Genesis. The employees are so personable and kind. I was very nervous in the beginning because surrogacy can impact you physically and emotionally, but my case manager was there for me every step of the way. I had support from her before, during, and after my pregnancy. I'm so thankful for Genesis and the joy they bring to families. read more

Absolutely amazing agacy with the most amazing supportive and understanding group of ladies. Erica, Jen, LaVonna, and Vanessa are some of the ladies that stand out. Each and every one of them brings a unique element to a wonderful experience. I will never use another agancy! read more

My husband and I began our journey in October 2017. Gestational surrogacy is certainly not an easy road and we are so grateful for finding Genesis. I honestly don't know how we would've done this without them. They are an amazing group who take pride in their work and have nothing but the sincerest intentions for both intended parents and surrogate mothers. They are there from day 1 until the day that baby comes home. We came to gestational surrogacy due to an autoimmune disorder that I have struggled with for over a decade. After many conversations with my doctors, it was clear that carrying my own biological baby to term would not have been a safe for either of us. I remember walking away from our first meeting with Erica, our case manager and now dear friend, in complete awe of all the surrogate mothers and amazed how selfless they are. The journey was certainly not easy - it was full of ups and downs and I've cried countless times, not knowing if our baby would ever arrive. The matching process was an emotional rollercoaster but despite this, Erica and La Vonna always kept me positive, encouraged me not to lose sight, and continued searching tirelessly for a match. Then it happened! We found our dear surromom, Lucy, a second-time surrogate, and we instantly connected. Everything moved so quickly and before we knew it, transfer day was upon us. Two weeks later we were pregnant with our baby girl! Lucy and I were always (and still am!) in contact throughout the journey and Genesis made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. They did their absolute best to ensure that we were all taken care of, both emotionally and physically. I was a nervous wreck throughout the pregnancy, but every time I felt anxious, Erica encouraged me to trust the process and eased my fears. She was always there to answer my calls, emails, and texts. When the big day came, our daughter made quite an entrance into this world. We ended up needing a surprise C-section, and needless to say, I was a wreck. Lucy and her family handled everything with such grace and courage and Jenn, our Genesis doula, did an incredible job of keeping us from falling apart. I am so happy to say that we now have a beautiful, healthy, baby girl who came to us surrounded by so much love and with the support of such an incredible team. We feel so blessed to have finally been granted this chance to become parents, and Genesis will always be a part of our daughter's story. read more

When I began the process to create a family using a surrogate I felt a bit lost. The Genesis Group has a wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable staff and that is so important for parents looking to start a family this way. It can be stressful and scary, and they were always there for support and guidance the entire way. I worked mostly with LaVonna and Vanessa and they were both fabulous and very professional. For anyone considering using a surrogate/donor and thinking about doing it on their own without an agency please do NOT make this mistake. Its a very complicated process, and if you don't do everything right you could risk losing everything. The Genesis group made me feel confident that everything was being done correctly, especially the legal documents. They also will move as slow or fast as you want, I was able to get everything set up within about 3 months which went so fast. And within 12 months I had a child in my arms. I couldn't be happier! thank you again to the entire staff here! You really did make my dreams come true and I give you my highest recommendation! read more

Genesis Egg Donation & Surrogacy Group - The final outcome of my journey with the Genesis group.Have faith & patience in the process. Dreams can come true! - Fertility Near Me - Pasadena, California

As an egg donor, I've had nothing but great experiences with these lovely ladies! I've donated 5 times and each of them have been awesome especially when you get you work with such caring and helpful people! Anything you need, they are there to help you! Thank you all for being so wonderful (especially Nikki for me:)) read more

If you are looking for an actual support system and not just an agency that helps you with paperwork, monthly payments, and check-ins once a month for updates with appointments, this is the place to be. As a surrogate, what I love is the fact that these women actually take the time to form a personal relationship with you...I don't feel dispensable or just a business transaction. I have access to them 24 hours a day 7 days a week because they actually give you their personal contact information to call, email, and even TEXT at anytime! Genesis consists of a small staff, but you can tell they really care about all of their clients in every aspect, whether you are an Intended Parent, Egg Donor, or Surrogate. As a surrogate who has worked with a large agency prior, they have definitely set the bar for how an agency should treat their surrogates. read more

I absolutely love Genesis Group and and all the fantastic professionals behind it. I have nothing but positive experience with them for years and I cannot believe anyone who says they have been mistreated there. The coordinators are helpful and understanding, ready to answer any questions. You never feel like you are on your own in this because they have your back and your best interest in mind. In all the years I have never even once felt otherwise. Nikki is amazing at what she does. She has years of experience and being a mother too, she understands how emotional and sensitive this subject is for everyone involved. No one's interests are put behind in this process and so much work is put into it to make it a positive and life changing experience for everyone involved. Lisa and Page are true professionals and are absolutely an inspiration in so many ways. A company is as trustworthy as the people behind it. Everyone needs to take into account the fact that this is not a typical business with thousands of customer reviews because of a privacy matter. Most of the people whether it be intended parents or egg donors, are in this process anonymously. This factor alone is going to decrease the number of reviews compared to other businesses. And it becomes very easy for anyone with a personal interest to bring down the rating. I hope this review helps someone make a decision. See for yourself how they make wonderful things happen and change people's lives. read more

Great experience in all aspects! Everyone is experienced, knowledgeable, and TOP in the industry. Everyone works tirelessly and goes above and beyond. Nikki was able to answer all questions and concerns I had, and even when she was unavailable, Tiffany and the others where up to date with the process to step in and answer all my questions. As a person who had no idea or was lost and about to give up hope, Genesis Egg Donation & Surrogacy Group has provided step by step understanding and support emotionally and mentally. All "worries, doubt, and uncertainty turned to certainty, trust, and confidence". Recommend for anyone who is interested, have questions/concerns, curious of the process and procedures, or for any other personal or even educational reasons. Go Genesis Group! read more

Everything that other reviews have said! Genesis is the absolute best at what they do and they really put a lot of care and compassion into their work! You can tell everyone who works there truly cares about you and tries their best to make sure you are as comfortable and happy as possible at all times during the process. I was an egg donor with them multiple times and worked with them over the span of a few years and never had a single complaint. They were timely, always took good care of me and while working with them I always had excellent doctors and worked with wonderful people at Genesis. Thank you ladies for all you do! It's a beautiful thing being able to help others create families and you all make it such a beautiful experience for everyone :) read more

Lisa and her team were so kind and professional at every turn. It's a super stressful thing to do - I'll be honest - but they made it as easy as possible (which still wasn't easy but sooooooo worth it!). You don't have to go into the office but I think it's a good way idea so you can talk thru your questions and move forward with confidence. Thanks powerful women of Genesis! read more

Since the day I first spoke to La Vonna on the phone , she made me feel like family! The Genesis Group are the most loving, kind hearted, unselfish, understanding people I've meet! They help the unpredictable, sometimes hard situations bearable! I would not be able to do this without their support! I'm excited to embark on this awesome journey!!! read more

Genesis has been an amazing agency to work with for getting a donor. We worked primarily with Nikki and she's been so wonderful, the contact that we've had with Kim has been great too. This is a very personal process and as much as you want to find a perfect donor, you also want a perfect agency that will take care of your needs. When we looked at donors, we were also looking at the easiest to work with agencies/coordinators. We checked almost a thousand donors and almost 10 agencies. I really appreciated Nikki's responsiveness, patience, consideration for our particular needs (we had so many questions and crazy requests!), and all the wonderful updates she was able to provide every step of the way! She made the crazy process easy and so much less stressful for us. She knows this process inside and out and really cares about you as a person. It's been truly a pleasure working with her. read more

Everything does sound great. But you left deep harm on some egg donors on both psychologically and physically. Yes, all the decisions came from ourselves. But it is easier to sway people's mind when they are in most difficult times of life. You asked once is fine, but continuing asking and luring with higher and higher price is immoral. It is coercion. read more

I have been with the Genesis group for about a year and currently 6 weeks pregnant as a surrogate. I have not met a company or group of humans as gentle and caring as the staff from Genesis. They are there for you when you need them and when you don't. They are very professional but also feel like a close friend. I highly recommend this agency. read more

I am a first time surrogate and so absolutely blessed and fortunate that I picked what I feel is the Best Agency in the Industry. They are Complete Professionals that have the utmost integrity in what they do. They go above and beyond to give all the help, support and guidance that's needed for this amazing journey. Words can't express my gratitude to Erica for all she has done for me during my experience and everyone else at the Agency is an absolute pleasure to work with from La Vonna to Roxette they all have helped me at one point or another or let me know if needed they would be there. read more

My journey as an intended mother had a rocky start when my initial surrogate was fired by my OB on the day of implantation (because of repeated failure to show up to appointments, inject hormones, etc). In the depths of despair and sorrow that followed, LaVonna, Erica, and their team rallied behind me to give me hope and raise my spirits to get back on my track of being a mother- something I have dreamed of for years. Erica was incredibly warm, always available, always encouraging even when the lights seemed dim. Her positive energy and can-do attitude was a God-sent and finally I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I could not believe also how approachable, personable, yet strong LaVonna was - she really went above and beyond to help me recover and restart. The new surrogate they found for me was- and has been- incredible. Sweet, responsible, with an amazing family of her own, she made this journey seem easy and peaceful. Believe or not with the help of this wonderful team the entire pregnancy seem to go by in a flash and without any wrinkles. Now as I hold my newborn son in arms I am at awe not only at how amazing a new life can be, but also in gratitude to these incredibly wonderful ladies to help make it happen. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. read more