A Guide Prepared for Surrogate Moms under the care of Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach, CA
Welcome to the Surrogacy in Newport Beach: Surrogate Moms’ Healthcare Resource Guide prepared by Los Angeles Surrogacy.
Whether you are one of our treasured surrogate mothers, you are being supported by another surrogacy agency in Newport Beach, or you are considering the rewarding journey of becoming a gestational carrier, prioritizing your health and that of the baby you will carry is fundamental to a successful surrogacy experience. We hope this Healthcare Resources Guide serves you well before, during, and after your pregnancy.
We have listed healthcare providers and support services in Newport Beach that we believe offer reliable care for gestational mothers. These providers represent what we consider to be quality options in the area based on their credentials, experience, and patient feedback. This guide provides their direct contact information, professional qualifications, and reviews from past patients to help you make informed decisions about your care.
This guide will continue to evolve. We welcome feedback from surrogate mothers throughout the region to help us improve and expand the resources we provide.
1. Medical and Reproductive Health Care
Throughout your gestational surrogacy journey, Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach recognizes that access to reliable obstetric and reproductive health care is a foundational part of your experience. Newport Beach offers board-certified OB-GYN practices, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, and a nationally recognized hospital with Labor and Delivery and a Level IIIa NICU. This section provides information about local providers who serve pregnant patients, including those with high-risk or complex pregnancies. Providers are listed across multiple subspecialties to give you a broad view of available options. You are encouraged to verify insurance coverage and confirm current availability directly with any practice. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach does not recommend any specific provider but highlights the choices readily available to our surrogate mothers. You remain the sole decision-maker about the providers you use in views of your health, well-being, and comfort.
1.1. Local OB-GYN
Newport Beach OB/GYN Medical Group, Inc.
- Description: Newport Beach OB/GYN Medical Group is a women’s health practice offering prenatal care, in-house ultrasound, fetal diagnostic testing, infertility evaluation, and routine gynecological services. The practice is led by board-certified physicians including Dr. Stephanie Ricci, MD, MPH, FACOG, and operates in affiliation with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Surgery Center. The practice accepts most major insurance plans and offers walk-in availability during office hours.
- Address: 351 Hospital Road, Suite 316, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 642-5775
- Website: https://www.nb-obgyn.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6177 | Longitude: -117.9265
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Drs. Stephanie Ricci, MD, MPH, FACOG (Board Certified OB/GYN); Kenna Schnarr, DO, MS (Board Eligible OB/GYN); affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Newport Beach Surgery Center.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 137 reviews — 3 star rating | View Reviews
- Healthgrades: See provider profiles at https://www.healthgrades.com/group-directory/ca-california/newport-beach/newport-beach-ob-gyn-med-grp-xrq6d5
Orange County OBGYN
- Description: Orange County OBGYN (OC OB+GYN) is a women’s health practice founded by Dr. Yonatan Mahller, MD, PhD, FACOG, offering obstetric care for low-risk and high-risk pregnancies including IVF, twins/multiples, advanced maternal age, gestational diabetes, placental issues, and high blood pressure. The practice has an exclusive delivery partnership with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and offers remote fetal monitoring through the INVU by Nuvo platform. Dr. Mahller and the team (Dr. DeNicola and NP Tabitha Indries) accept most PPO insurance plans.
- Address: 320 Superior Ave, Suite 290, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 375-8244
- Website: https://www.orangecountyobgyn.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6235 | Longitude: -117.9285
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Dr. Yonatan Mahller, MD, PhD, FACOG — Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG); residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Healthgrades Choice designation; affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.
- Patient Feedback:
- Healthgrades: 4.7 | 27 | View Reviews
- Yelp: 234 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
1.2. Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Specialist
Magella Medical Group
- Description: Magella Medical Group is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine group practice located adjacent to Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. The practice provides specialized perinatology services for high-risk pregnancies including fetal diagnostic ultrasound, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), fetal echocardiography, antepartum monitoring, and consultation for complex maternal conditions. The group is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). Physicians include board-certified MFM specialists and perinatologists.
- Address: 361 Hospital Road, Suite 229, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 515-7861
- Website: https://www.pediatrix.com/find-care/practices/mfmsocal
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6174 | Longitude: -117.9270
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Part of Pediatrix Medical Group; accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM); board-certified MFM specialists including Dr. Michael Nageotte, MD, Dr. Michael Haydon, MD, Dr. Cindy Chau, MD, Dr. Alex Fong, MD, Dr. Robert Day, MD, and Dr. Vineet Shrivastava, MD; affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 38 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
Hoag Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic (Dr. Menashe Kfir, MD)
- Description: Hoag’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine clinic is located within the Hoag Medical Group campus in Newport Beach, providing high-risk pregnancy care directly on the Hoag Hospital campus. Dr. Menashe Kfir, MD, is a board-certified perinatologist with over 15 years of experience. The clinic is integrated with Hoag’s antepartum unit, Level IIIa NICU, and fetal diagnostic center, creating a coordinated care environment for surrogate mothers whose pregnancies require specialized monitoring. The Perinatal Nurse Navigator program assists patients with care coordination throughout complex pregnancies.
- Address: 361 Hospital Road, Suite 229, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 763-7450
- Website: https://hoagmedicalgroup.com/physician/menashe-kfir-md/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6174 | Longitude: -117.9270
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Dr. Menashe Kfir, MD — board-certified perinatologist; Hoag Medical Group; affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach; 15+ years of practice.
- Patient Feedback:
- No public reviews available at this time.
1.3. Hospital with Labor & Delivery and NICU
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
- Description: Hoag Hospital Newport Beach is Orange County’s primary academic medical center for maternity care, home to the Sue and Bill Gross Women’s Pavilion. The facility includes 18 private labor, delivery, and recovery suites, a 49-bed postpartum unit, a 14-bed antepartum unit for high-risk patients, a 24/7 Obstetric Emergency Department staffed by OB hospitalists, and a Level IIIa NICU operated in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Hoag has received the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics every year from 2014 to 2024 and holds the SOAP Center of Excellence designation for obstetric anesthesia.
- Address: 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 764-4624
- Website: https://www.hoag.org/locations/hoag-hospital-newport-beach/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6161 | Longitude: -117.9291
- Credentials & Affiliations: Magnet-recognized nursing (ANCC); SOAP Center of Excellence in Obstetric Anesthesia; Women’s Choice Award for Obstetrics (2014–2024); U.S. News & World Report top-rated maternity hospital; Level IIIa NICU; 24/7 OB hospitalist program (Obstetrix Medical Group); Hoag Perinatal Nurse Navigator program.
- Patient Feedback:
- Healthgrades: 84% of patients recommend | View Profile (Healthgrades uses recommendation percentage, not star ratings, for hospital entities)
- Yelp: 771 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
- Description: MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills is a Magnet-designated hospital and the closest major maternity center to Newport Beach outside the Hoag system. The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback has delivered over 75,000 babies and offers a full-service maternity program including a Level III NICU, 24/7 Obstetric Emergency Department staffed by board-certified OB hospitalists, wireless fetal monitoring, maternal-fetal medicine consultation, and private labor, delivery, and recovery suites. Saddleback holds the SOAP Center of Excellence designation and appears on California’s Maternity Honor Roll.
- Address: 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, US
- Phone: (949) 837-4500
- Website: https://www.memorialcare.org/locations/womens-hospital-smc
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.5943 | Longitude: -117.7027
- Credentials & Affiliations: Magnet nursing designation (ANCC); SOAP Center of Excellence in Obstetric Anesthesia; Level III NICU; California Maternity Honor Roll; Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient.
- Patient Feedback:
- Healthgrades: See hospital profile at https://www.healthgrades.com/hospital/memorialcare-saddleback-medical-center
- Yelp: 467 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
2. Pharmacy, Lab, and Urgent/Emergency Services
Accessing pharmacy, laboratory, and urgent care services without delay is a practical part of daily life during a gestational surrogacy. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach understands that surrogate mothers may need to fill fertility-related prescriptions, complete routine bloodwork, or seek same-day evaluation for minor pregnancy symptoms. This section provides information about local compounding pharmacies with reproductive medicine capabilities, Quest Diagnostics patient service centers for bloodwork and prenatal lab orders, and walk-in urgent care clinics available seven days a week. All providers listed accept most major insurance plans. You may use any licensed pharmacy, laboratory, or urgent care provider that suits your needs. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach does not recommend any specific provider but highlights the choices readily available to our surrogate mothers. You remain the sole decision-maker about the providers you use in views of your health, well-being, and comfort.
2.1. Pharmacies with Fertility Medication Access
Newport Center Compounding Pharmacy
- Description: Newport Center Compounding Pharmacy is an independent compounding pharmacy with over 25 years of experience, led by Niloufar Khorshid, PharmD (USC School of Pharmacy, with prior pharmacy management experience at Kaiser Permanente). The pharmacy specializes in reproductive medicine and can compound progesterone, estradiol, testosterone, and other fertility medications in injectable, capsule, lozenge, and suppository forms. The pharmacy fills prescriptions by phone or fax from physicians and offers same-day or fast turnaround when possible.
- Address: 1401 Avocado Ave, Suite 104, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 640-1320
- Website: https://newportrx.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6124 | Longitude: -117.8707
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Led by Niloufar Khorshid, PharmD; 25+ years of compounding experience; licensed by the California State Board of Pharmacy; specializes in reproductive and hormone therapy compounding.
- Patient Feedback:
- Facebook: 96% recommend | 54 reviews | View Reviews
- Yelp: reviews available — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
Newport Coast Pharmacy and Compounding Center
- Description: Newport Coast Pharmacy and Compounding Center is a full-service independent pharmacy located in Newport Center, Newport Beach. The pharmacy provides conventional prescription filling, compounding, immunizations, free local delivery, and travel health clinic services. It is capable of filling specialty and fertility-related prescriptions and accepts most insurance plans including Medicare and Medi-Cal. The pharmacy maintains extended weekday and Saturday hours for patient convenience.
- Address: 400 Newport Center Drive, Suite 106, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 719-3707
- Website: https://www.newportcoastpharmacy.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6171 | Longitude: -117.8740
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Licensed independent pharmacy; Healthgrades-listed; Medicaid and Medicare accepted; compounding, immunizations, and free delivery offered.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 68 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
- Healthgrades: View Profile
2.2. Ultrasound and Bloodwork Laboratories
Quest Diagnostics — Newport Beach (Avocado Avenue)
- Description: This Quest Diagnostics patient service center is located in the Avocado Medical Building in Newport Beach and provides clinical laboratory testing including bloodwork, hormone panels, prenatal screens, and diagnostic testing. Appointments are available online and walk-ins are accepted. The location is open Monday through Saturday and shares the building with Newport Center Compounding Pharmacy, providing a convenient combination for patients who need to pick up medications and complete lab draws in a single visit.
- Address: 1401 Avocado Ave, Suite 103, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 275-7313
- Website: https://locations.questdiagnostics.com/ca/newport-beach/1401-avocado-ave
- Credentials & Affiliations: Quest Diagnostics is a CLIA-certified national laboratory network operating over 2,000 patient service centers nationwide; supports physician-ordered and self-ordered testing.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 207 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
Quest Diagnostics — Newport Beach (Placentia Avenue)
- Description: This Quest Diagnostics patient service center on Placentia Avenue serves the hospital corridor area of Newport Beach, located near Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and the Maternal-Fetal Medicine practices at 361 Hospital Road. It provides clinical laboratory services including bloodwork draws, prenatal panels, hormone testing, and physician-ordered diagnostics. Online scheduling is available and appointments take priority over walk-ins.
- Address: 355 Placentia Ave, Suite 204, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 205-5529
- Website: https://locations.questdiagnostics.com/ca/newport-beach/355-placentia-ave
- Credentials & Affiliations: Quest Diagnostics; CLIA-certified national laboratory network; located in the Hoag Hospital medical corridor.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 100 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
2.3. Urgent and Emergency Care
Newport Urgent Care
- Description: Newport Urgent Care has served the Newport Beach area since 2004 and is certified by the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA). The clinic provides board-certified physician care seven days a week for non-life-threatening conditions including respiratory illness, urinary tract infections, lab work, on-site X-rays, vaccinations, occupational medicine, and pediatric care. The clinic accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare, BlueCross/BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare, and offers a prompt-pay option for uninsured patients.
- Address: 1000 Bristol Street North, Suite 1B, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 752-6300
- Website: https://newporturgentcare.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6580 | Longitude: -117.8667
- Price Range: $$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA) certified; board-certified physicians; on-site labs and digital X-ray; Quest Diagnostics preferred draw site.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 480 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
- Solv: 1.5 | 1525 | View Reviews
Marque Urgent Care — Newport Beach
- Description: Marque Urgent Care Newport Beach is an independently owned urgent care clinic that has operated in Newport Beach since 2011, staffed exclusively by board-certified physicians. The clinic provides on-site digital X-rays, labs, EKGs, suturing, pediatric care, occupational medicine, vaccines, and telehealth visits. Marque accepts most insurance plans including Kaiser, PPO, and HMO plans, and offers transparent self-pay pricing. Walk-ins are welcome; online scheduling is also available. The clinic is conveniently located off Pacific Coast Highway in the Fashion Island area.
- Address: 2075 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 760-9222
- Website: https://marquemedical.com/location/newport-beach/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6192 | Longitude: -117.8745
- Price Range: $$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Board-certified physicians exclusively; on-site labs and digital X-ray; established 2011; accepts Kaiser, PPO, HMO, Medicare; UCAOA-aligned practices.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 293 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
- Solv: 239 reviews | View Reviews
3. Support Systems
Gestational surrogacy involves physical, emotional, and practical dimensions that go well beyond medical appointments. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach recognizes that surrogate mothers benefit from a supportive network during their journey, including access to licensed mental health professionals, quality nutrition, and services that address daily wellbeing. This section provides information about psychotherapy practices with experience in perinatal mental health, grocery options that support nutritious eating throughout pregnancy, and registered dietitians who can help with meal planning and dietary guidance. You are free to use any licensed professionals that work best for your situation, and you are not limited to the providers listed here. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach does not recommend any specific provider but highlights the choices readily available to our surrogate mothers. You remain the sole decision-maker about the providers you use in views of your health, well-being, and comfort.
3.1. Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Compass Therapy
- Description: Compass Therapy is an evidence-based group psychology practice in Newport Beach offering psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, couples counseling, and social skills training for adults, children, and families. The practice includes Dr. Alyssa Morris, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist who holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in perinatal mental health at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She specializes in pregnancy, postpartum care, birth trauma, and NICU family support. The practice offers in-person and telehealth sessions.
- Address: 4063 Birch Street, Suite 220, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 229-5708
- Website: https://www.compass-therapy.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6719 | Longitude: -117.8659
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Led by Jessica Borelli, PhD and Erika Nurmi, MD, PhD; clinical team includes Dr. Alyssa Morris, PsyD (PMH-C, USC doctorate, UCLA Semel post-doctoral fellow); Dr. Alaina Gold, PsyD (USC doctorate, VA Greater Los Angeles Women’s Health post-doctoral fellow); BBB Accredited since 2026; superbills provided for insurance reimbursement.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: reviews available — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
- Psychology Today: View Profile
Curry Psychology Group
- Description: Curry Psychology Group is a licensed psychology practice in Newport Beach offering individual therapy, couples counseling, psychological assessment, and expert witness services. The practice is led by Dr. Shannon Curry, PsyD, MSCP, who holds advanced credentials in clinical psychopharmacology (Alliant University) and specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, EMDR, and the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. The group serves adults, children, couples, and families and provides in-person and telehealth sessions. A complimentary 15-to-20-minute initial phone consultation is offered.
- Address: 280 Newport Center Drive, Suite 230, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 258-7777
- Website: https://currypsychology.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6165 | Longitude: -117.8741
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Dr. Shannon Curry, PsyD, MSCP — Pepperdine University doctorate; Alliant University post-doctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology; Gottman Method Couples Therapy certified; 15+ years of clinical experience across military, forensic, and community settings; National Provider Identifier (NPI) 1548693930.
- Patient Feedback:
- ThreeBestRated: 116/120 inspection points | View Profile
- Google Reviews: [View Reviews — direct link pending Place ID confirmation]
3.2. Nutritional Support
Grocery & Daily Essentials
Whole Foods Market — Newport Beach
- Description: Whole Foods Market at Fashion Island in Newport Beach is a full-service organic and natural grocery store offering fresh produce, in-house baked goods, a full-service meat and seafood department, specialty cheeses, prepared foods, and on-site dining at the Back Bay Tavern. The store carries a broad selection of prenatal vitamins, organic foods, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and pregnancy-friendly snacks. Free parking with shuttle service is available from the Fashion Island parking structure. Delivery is available for Amazon Prime members.
- Address: 415 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 999-8572
- Website: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/newport
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6161 | Longitude: -117.8730
- Price Range: $$$
- Reputation: Whole Foods Market is the first national Certified Organic grocer in the United States; USDA National Organic Program standards maintained across all departments; in-store Whole Body department carries supplements and wellness products.
- Customer Feedback:
- Google Reviews: 4.4 | 742 | [View Reviews — direct link pending Place ID confirmation]
- Yelp: 421 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
Pavilions — Newport Beach (San Miguel Drive)
- Description: Pavilions on San Miguel Drive is a full-service neighborhood supermarket open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering fresh produce, a full-service deli, bakery with custom cakes and order-ahead service, a butcher block for meat and seafood, a sushi counter, and an in-store Starbucks. The store carries a wide range of everyday grocery staples at accessible price points and offers Grocery Delivery and DriveUp and Go curbside pickup for added convenience. An in-store pharmacy is also available.
- Address: 2660 San Miguel Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 759-3880
- Website: https://local.pavilions.com/ca/newport-beach/2660-san-miguel-dr.html
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6208 | Longitude: -117.8652
- Price Range: $$
- Reputation: Part of the Pavilions/Albertsons Companies family; accepts most major insurance via in-store pharmacy; Pavilions for U rewards program available; weekly ad savings; Coinstar and Western Union services on-site.
- Customer Feedback:
- Yelp: 79 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
Nutritionists and Dietitians
OC Nutrition Coaching
- Description: OC Nutrition Coaching is a Newport Beach-based registered dietitian practice founded in 2014 by April Beadle, RD. The practice has grown to a team of five Registered Dietitians, each with different specializations including digestive health, eating disorders, pregnancy nutrition, sports nutrition, and diabetes management. The registered dietitian on staff who specializes in pregnancy nutrition provides prenatal counseling and individualized meal planning. The practice develops personalized programs based on lifestyle and behavior change rather than restrictive dieting, and offers telehealth and in-person appointments.
- Address: 20377 SW Acacia Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (714) 646-6641
- Website: https://www.ocnutritioncoaching.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6517 | Longitude: -117.8616
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Team of five Registered Dietitians (RD); led by April Beadle, RD, BS Clinical Nutrition from UC Davis; includes Leila Page, RD, BS Food and Nutrition from Cal Poly; Katie Chapmon, RD, MS (PCOS and women’s hormones specialist); Liz Fujimaki, RD (eating disorder and women’s health specialist); Certified LEAP Therapist on staff for food sensitivity testing.
- Patient Feedback:
- Yelp: 58 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
Nourish Nutrition and Health
- Description: Nourish Nutrition and Health is a Newport Beach nutrition practice led by Julie Hefner, who offers one-on-one personalized nutrition counseling, individualized meal planning, pantry consultations, grocery tour sessions, and nutrition workshops. The practice focuses on real-world, sustainable dietary changes rather than restrictive regimens, and serves clients across diverse health goals including weight management, energy, diabetes, and general pregnancy wellness. Sessions are available in-person at the Dover Drive office and telehealth options are also available.
- Address: 901 Dover Drive, Suite 240, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 345-5885
- Website: https://www.nourishnutritionandhealth.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6380 | Longitude: -117.9087
- Price Range: $$$
- Credentials & Affiliations: Julie Hefner — published author of Nourishing Your Body and Soul for a More Radiant You; accepts insurance (verify coverage directly with practice); in-person and telehealth services available.
- Patient Feedback:
- Facebook: 4 reviews — View Reviews
- No public reviews available on Yelp or Google at this time.
4. Practical & Logistical Support
The daily practicalities of life during a gestational surrogacy can benefit from a little advance planning. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach understands that surrogate mothers may need home safety assessments before or during their stay, reliable childcare for existing children, and comfortable accommodations for visiting intended parents or family members. This section covers home inspection services that can evaluate housing conditions, licensed childcare centers serving Newport Beach, and a range of hotel accommodations across price points for out-of-town guests. You are free to use any licensed providers in each of these categories that work best for your situation. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach does not recommend any specific provider but highlights the choices readily available to our surrogate mothers. You remain the sole decision-maker about the providers you use in views of your health, well-being, and comfort.
4.1. Safe and Comfortable Housing Environment
Home Inspectors
Home Inspection General Co.
- Description: Home Inspection General Co. is a family-owned home and commercial inspection company based in Newport Beach, serving Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties since 2001. Owner and lead inspector Mike Hosseini holds certifications from the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the California Real Estate Inspectors Association (CREIA), and maintains a contractor license in plumbing (CSLB
#922997). The company provides structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, and general systems inspections, with reports delivered and reviewed personally with clients. - Address: 1815 Sherington Place, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 413-4499
- Website: http://www.homeinspectiongeneral.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6188 | Longitude: -117.9349
- Price Range: $$
- Credentials: ASHI certified; CREIA certified; California plumbing contractor license CSLB
#922997; in business since 2001; insured. - Feedback:
- Google Reviews: 5.0 | 47 | [View Reviews — direct link pending Place ID confirmation]
- Yelp: 4.3 | 6 | View Reviews
Elite Group Inspection Professionals
- Description: Elite Group Inspection Professionals is California’s largest independently owned home inspection agency, founded in 1984, with 65 or more InterNACHI-certified inspectors serving Newport Beach and all of Southern California. The company has completed over 600,000 inspections and holds more than 10,000 five-star reviews across Google and Yelp. Inspections cover over 1,800 checklist items and include sewer camera, termite, mold, and commercial services. All inspections include a five-year platinum roof leak warranty, a moldsafe guarantee, and a 100-day inspection guarantee. Reports are delivered digitally the same day.
- Address: Orange, CA 92869, US (mobile service area includes Newport Beach)
- Phone: (800) 494-8998
- Website: https://eliteinspections.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.7877 | Longitude: -117.8531
- Price Range: $$
- Credentials: InterNACHI certified inspectors; field-trained by Elite Certified Master Inspectors; $1 million general liability and errors and omissions insurance; in business since 1984; inspectors available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, German, French, Hebrew, and American Sign Language.
- Feedback:
- Google Reviews: 10,000+ 5-star reviews | [View Reviews — direct link pending Place ID confirmation]
- Yelp: 445 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
4.2. Childcare and Dependent Care
Bright Horizons at Newport Beach
- Description: Bright Horizons at Newport Beach is a licensed early education and childcare center located on West Coast Highway in Newport Beach, offering year-round programs for infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and pre-kindergarten students. The center uses Bright Horizons’ proprietary Discovery Driven Learning approach, which nurtures curiosity and school-readiness through play-based, inquiry-led curriculum. The 6,000-square-foot newly renovated facility features four spacious classrooms with age-appropriate indoor and outdoor gross motor play areas. Flexible scheduling, open enrollment, and employer-sponsored backup care options are available.
- Address: 2500 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 220-8888
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.com/daycare-centers/ca/newport-beach/2500-w-coast-highway-92663
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6170 | Longitude: -117.9404
- Price Range: $$$$
- Reputation: Licensed by the California Department of Social Services; part of Bright Horizons Family Solutions, one of the world’s largest employer-sponsored childcare networks; accreditation-eligible through NAEYC; Discovery Driven Learning curriculum.
- Feedback:
- No public reviews available at this time; contact center directly for parent references.
Newport Montessori School
- Description: Newport Montessori School is a private, independent Montessori school serving children from 18 months through six years in Newport Beach. The school follows authentic Montessori principles, encouraging independence, self-motivation, and respect for self and community through individualized learning. The school operates year-round, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering full-day and extended care scheduling. Newport Montessori is a member of the Newport Beach, Torrance, and Irvine Montessori network under common leadership and is recognized by the California Department of Education.
- Address: 20221 SW Cypress Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 756-8855
- Website: https://newportmontessorischool.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6684 | Longitude: -117.8782
- Price Range: $$$
- Reputation: Private independent school; California Department of Education recognized (CDS Code: 30665976973515); Montessori methodology; 18 months through 6 years served; year-round operations with open enrollment.
- Feedback:
- Yelp: 98 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
4.3. Travel and Accommodations
4-Star Hotels
Balboa Bay Resort
- Description: Balboa Bay Resort is the only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond waterfront resort in Newport Beach, situated on 15 acres along Newport Harbor. The resort offers 159 guest rooms and 10 suites, all with private balconies, many overlooking the bay. Amenities include the Balboa Bay Spa, poolside bar and cabanas, A+O Restaurant, marina with kayak and paddleboard rentals, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary beach cruisers. The resort has earned the Forbes Four-Star designation for nine consecutive years and is ranked number one by U.S. News and World Report for hotels in Newport Beach.
- Address: 1221 W Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 645-5000
- Website: https://www.balboabayresort.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6165 | Longitude: -117.9239
- Price Range: $$$$
- Feedback:
- Yelp: 694 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
- TripAdvisor: rating not confirmed | View Reviews
Pendry Newport Beach
- Description: Pendry Newport Beach is a contemporary luxury hotel located in Newport Center, steps from Fashion Island, offering 295 guest rooms and 114 suites with private balconies and ocean or garden views. Part of Montage International’s Pendry brand, the hotel features Spa Pendry, multiple dining concepts, a landscaped pool courtyard, rooftop terrace, 24-hour fitness center, and a private members club. The hotel also offers an on-site car rental service and valet parking. Guests can walk to Fashion Island’s restaurants and shops, and the hotel provides shuttle access to nearby beaches.
- Address: 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 688-8001
- Website: https://www.pendry.com/newport-beach/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6190 | Longitude: -117.8700
- Price Range: $$$$
- Feedback:
- TripAdvisor: 4.0 | 205 | View Reviews
- Yelp: 134 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
3-Star Hotels
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
- Description: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is a 402-room resort-style hotel spread across 26 acres adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve. Known locally as “The Newporter,” the property offers three outdoor pools and hot tubs, a nine-hole executive golf course, SHOR American Seafood Grill, tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary self-parking, and bicycle rentals. The resort is a short distance from Balboa Island and Fashion Island. World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem loyalty points. A daily resort fee of $40 applies.
- Address: 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 729-1234
- Website: https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/newpo-hyatt-regency-newport-beach
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6370 | Longitude: -117.8645
- Price Range: $$$
- Feedback:
- Yelp: 911 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
- TripAdvisor: rating not confirmed | View Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach
- Description: Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach is an IHG-branded hotel located on Mariner’s Mile, directly across from Newport Harbor. The hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast daily, an outdoor pool with poolside cabana, a jacuzzi, and a 24-hour fitness center. It is within walking distance of the Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach Pier, and a short drive from Fashion Island and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business center are available. The hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, though numerous dining options are immediately adjacent.
- Address: 2300 W Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 722-2999
- Website: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/newport-beach/jwanb/hoteldetail
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6183 | Longitude: -117.9378
- Price Range: $$$
- Feedback:
- TripAdvisor: (3-star category, Newport Beach) | View Reviews
- Yelp: 169 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
2-Star Hotels
Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel
- Description: Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is a boutique property on the Balboa Peninsula steps from the Pacific Ocean and Newport Harbor. The 25-room coastal-chic hotel features a rooftop terrace with panoramic bay views, an all-day café in partnership with Coffee Manufactory, complimentary beach equipment (chairs, umbrellas, towels, boogie boards), bike rentals, and turn-down service. The hotel has been ranked the number one traveler-rated hotel in Newport Beach on TripAdvisor and holds a Booking.com guest rating of 8.8 out of 10.
- Address: 1800 W Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 675-3463
- Website: https://www.bayshoreshotel.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.5974 | Longitude: -117.9400
- Price Range: $$
- Feedback:
- Booking.com: 8.8 | 713 | View Reviews
- Yelp: 231 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
Newport Channel Inn
- Description: Newport Channel Inn is a locally owned, family-run budget inn that has served Newport Beach guests for over 30 years. The property is located directly across from a beach rated among the Travel Channel’s Top Ten Beaches in the United States. The 30-room inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, complimentary beach towels, boogie boards, chairs, and umbrellas, and a rooftop sundeck. The inn is a short walk from restaurants, the Balboa Fun Zone, and a bike path. TripAdvisor designated it a Top Value property in Newport Beach.
- Address: 6030 W Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, US
- Phone: (949) 642-3030
- Website: https://www.newportchannelinn.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.5893 | Longitude: -117.9712
- Price Range: $$
- Feedback:
- TripAdvisor: 4.0 | 394 | View Reviews
- Booking.com: 7.6 | 547 | View Reviews
5. Legal and Administrative Access
Surrogacy involves a number of legal documents that require notarization at various stages, including contracts, powers of attorney, and other declarations that protect the rights of all parties involved. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach understands that surrogate mothers may need access to licensed notary services quickly, sometimes with little advance notice. Newport Beach has locally based notary service providers who offer both in-office and mobile appointments, including 24-hour availability for time-sensitive documents. Some providers also offer certified document translation for surrogate mothers who communicate in a language other than English, as well as apostille authentication for international documents. You are free to use any licensed notary provider of your choosing. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach does not recommend any specific provider but highlights the choices readily available to our surrogate mothers. You remain the sole decision-maker about the providers you use in views of your health, well-being, and comfort.
5.1. Notary Services
Notary Plus Mobile Service
- Description: Notary Plus Mobile Service is a Newport Beach-based notary firm founded in 2006 and led by owner and notary public Teresa Lewis. The company operates as a one-stop service offering notarization of all document types (trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare documents, real estate, and loan signings), apostille authentication at state and federal levels, certified document translation in over 100 languages, live scan and ink fingerprinting for DOJ and FBI background checks, and passport photos. Mobile appointments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout Orange County, including same-day and after-hours service. Walk-in office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The firm holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is listed as a DOJ-approved live scan provider by the California Department of Justice.
- Address: 3848 Campus Drive, Suite 203, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 702-3551
- Website: https://notaryplusmobileservice.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6710 | Longitude: -117.8620
- Price Range: $
- Reputation: California-commissioned Notary Public; DOJ-approved Live Scan provider; BBB A+ rating; in business since 2006; 20 years of experience; Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce member; mobile appointments available 24/7; accepts credit cards, cash, checks, and corporate accounts.
- Feedback:
- Yelp: 4.9 | 122 | View Reviews
- Google Reviews: 5.0 | [View Reviews — direct link pending Place ID confirmation]
OC Mobile Notary and Translation
- Description: OC Mobile Notary and Translation is a Newport Beach notary and document translation firm led by Heideh Vakhsh, a certified, insured, and bonded mobile notary public. The practice offers in-office and mobile notary appointments, certified document translation in over 142 languages including Farsi, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Arabic, apostille services for birth certificates, marriage certificates, and powers of attorney for international use, and loan signing assistance. Services are available Monday through Friday with mobile scheduling available outside standard hours. The firm is particularly suited to surrogate mothers who have documents in languages other than English or who need international document authentication.
- Address: 4667 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 230, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US
- Phone: (949) 748-0615
- Website: https://ocmobiletranslationandnotary.com/
- Coordinates: Latitude: 33.6647 | Longitude: -117.8645
- Price Range: $
- Reputation: Certified, insured, and bonded mobile notary public; California-commissioned Notary Public; certified translation available in 142+ languages including Farsi, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and others; apostille services available; mobile and in-office appointments.
- Feedback:
- Yelp: 73 reviews — star rating not publicly confirmed | View Reviews
- Google Reviews: [View Reviews — direct link pending Place ID confirmation]
6. Emergency and Contingency Planning
No gestational surrogacy journey is entirely without unexpected moments, and having a clear plan for emergencies gives surrogate mothers the confidence to navigate any situation that arises. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach is committed to supporting surrogate mothers around the clock throughout their journey. In the event of a medical concern, an urgent question, or any situation requiring immediate guidance, you will have direct access to your assigned case manager and to the agency’s 24/7 support line. The agency coordinates with your medical providers, legal team, and intended parents to make sure every party is informed and responsive when time matters. Your wellbeing is the agency’s first priority at every stage, from contract execution through postpartum recovery. Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach does not replace your medical providers but works alongside them to ensure nothing falls through the gaps. You remain the sole decision-maker about your health and care at all times.
6.1 24/7 Agency Point of Contact
- Description: You will have a dedicated 24/7 contact number for urgent support throughout your gestational journey. Your case manager will be assigned upon contract signing and will provide comprehensive support coordination.
- Primary Contact: Your assigned Case Manager (name and direct contact information will be provided upon contract execution)
- 24/7 Urgent Support Line: Agency emergency hotline (number will be provided at program enrollment and programmed into your phone)
ABOUT LOS ANGELES SURROGACY
We hope you found this guide useful, a good resource to keep handy when you need it as your pregnancy progresses.
As a surrogate mom under the care of Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach, you know your primary responsibility is to prioritize staying in great health and keeping yourself in a well-adjusted, supportive environment. Call your case manager as you need to fulfill this goal.
If you are not yet a surrogate mother and would like more information about being in the care of Los Angeles Surrogacy in Newport Beach, check out our Google reviews and how we help surrogacy candidates to approach this big adventure.