Surrogacy in San Mateo, CA: Surrogate Moms' Healthcare Resource Guide

Los Angeles Surrogacy encourages all surrogate mothers to establish care with qualified healthcare providers for prenatal monitoring and medical support throughout their pregnancy journey. The OB-GYN practices, laboratory services, and pharmacies listed below provide options for comprehensive medical care in the San Mateo area. You are free to select any licensed healthcare provider that meets your individual preferences and needs.

Medical Arts OB/GYN is a well-established, all-female group practice of board-certified physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology for women in San Mateo and the surrounding Peninsula communities. The practice offers a personalized, state-of-the-art approach to women’s healthcare at every stage of life, including comprehensive prenatal care, labor and delivery support, birth control counseling, hormone replacement therapy, infertility evaluations, and STD testing. The team is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group through the Sutter Health network. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most forms of insurance. Patient education and open communication are at the core of the practice’s mission, building long-lasting relationships between patient and physician. Providers include Dr. Sandra Beretta, Dr. Beatrice Burke (Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor 2014–2022), Dr. Melissa Duncanson, Dr. Alexandra Flessel, and Dr. Emily Yu — all board-certified OB-GYN physicians. Languages spoken at the practice include English, Spanish, and Chinese.

LabCorp (Laboratory Corporation of America) operates a patient service center in San Mateo at a convenient central location on South San Mateo Drive. As a leading global life sciences and healthcare company, LabCorp offers routine medical testing including all recommended prenatal screenings, specialized genetic and chromosomal testing, gestational diabetes screening, infectious disease panels, routine blood work to monitor maternal and fetal health, hormone assessments, pediatric draws, and employee wellness testing. The San Mateo patient service center is staffed by experienced, certified phlebotomists skilled in performing venipuncture with minimal discomfort. LabCorp makes it easy to schedule appointments through their website or patient portal, and walk-ins are also welcome, though scheduling helps minimize wait time. Test results are quickly available through LabCorp’s secure online patient portal and are shared with the ordering healthcare provider. The facility is known within the San Mateo community for its smooth, efficient check-in process and professional front-desk team, making it a reliable go-to for maternity-related testing.

CVS Pharmacy at 124 De Anza Boulevard is a neighborhood pharmacy in central San Mateo providing prescription services, healthcare products, and wellness resources for residents in the De Anza and surrounding areas. While smaller in footprint than other CVS locations, this pharmacy carries a comprehensive selection of prescription medications, prenatal vitamins, over-the-counter health products, groceries, and household essentials. The pharmacy features a drive-thru window, compounding services, durable medical equipment, and ePrescription services. A UPS Access Point is available in store. The pharmacy accepts EBT and most major insurance plans, and same-day prescription delivery is available through the CVS app. The De Anza Blvd location is noted by the community for its accessible location just off Highway 92, making it particularly convenient for surrogates in central and southern San Mateo. Patients have specifically highlighted the pharmacy team’s helpfulness during vaccination appointments.

Certified Nurse-Midwives are registered nurses holding advanced graduate-level training in midwifery, board-certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board. They provide full-scope prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum monitoring, and routine gynecologic care — serving as the primary clinician for most low-risk pregnancies. CNM care is widely available in San Mateo through both Kaiser Permanente’s dedicated outpatient midwifery clinic and the Sutter Health network’s midwifery program based at the Mills-Peninsula Family Birth Center in Burlingame. Both pathways are available to surrogate mothers depending on their insurance plan, and both maintain collaborative physician backup arrangements for elevated-risk scenarios. Throughout your journey with Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, surrogate mothers are encouraged to discuss CNM care directly with their OB-GYN at the time of their first prenatal appointment. For surrogate mothers under the care of Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, we do not recommend any specific provider but highlight 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.

Certified Nurse-Midwives in the Sutter Health network are available to surrogate mothers already established with Medical Arts OB/GYN or with other Sutter-affiliated OB-GYN practices in San Mateo and Burlingame. Sutter CNMs provide comprehensive prenatal care and deliver at the Mills-Peninsula Family Birth Center in Burlingame — a 30-room, Baby-Friendly Hospital-designated birth facility approximately 2 miles from downtown San Mateo. The Mills-Peninsula Family Birth Center features wireless, waterproof fetal monitoring that allows laboring mothers to move freely, private labor-delivery-recovery rooms, outdoor walking gardens during labor, access to doulas and hypnotherapists, and a full range of both natural and medical pain management options. Sutter CNMs work hand-in-hand with OB-GYN physicians — including those at Medical Arts OB/GYN — and refer to maternal-fetal medicine specialists as needed for higher-risk pregnancies. Surrogate mothers who are patients of Medical Arts OB/GYN can ask at any appointment whether a CNM is the preferred clinician for their care; this is standard practice within the Sutter network. The birth center’s 24/7 phone line can be used for questions about midwifery access and insurance coverage.

Carrying a child for another family is one of the most generous decisions a person can make, and the emotional dimensions of that journey are just as real as the physical ones. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California recognizes that surrogate mothers may benefit from professional mental health support at any stage of their pregnancy — whether for managing everyday stress, navigating mood changes, processing complex feelings about the surrogacy relationship, or seeking crisis services in a difficult moment. The licensed therapists and community crisis resources listed in this section hold verified credentials and serve San Mateo and the surrounding Peninsula communities. You are free to work with any licensed mental health professional who best meets your needs and preferences. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California 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 view of your health, well-being, and comfort.

Kirsten Kell is a highly regarded Marriage and Family Therapist who has practiced in San Mateo since 2007, with over 20 years of total clinical experience. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Yale University. Kirsten specializes in couples and relationship therapy, parenting transitions, life changes including the arrival of a new baby, and family dynamics — areas directly relevant to surrogate mothers and their households. She is the top-ranked therapist in San Mateo on Yelp, with loyal long-term clients who describe her as approachable, pragmatic, and deeply caring. In-person appointments are available at her San Mateo office on Mondays and Fridays; telehealth sessions are also available.

The Peninsula Suicide Prevention program — formerly known as the StarVista Crisis Center — has provided 24-hour crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to San Mateo County residents since 1966, making it one of the oldest crisis centers in California. Now operating under the stewardship of the Felton Institute, the program continues to staff a 24/7 crisis hotline answered by trained crisis counselors who provide empathetic, nonjudgmental support, suicide prevention services, and referrals to local mental health resources. The crisis center is one of only 12 accredited 988 crisis centers in California. A Mobile Crisis Response Team of behavioral health clinicians can be dispatched for in-person assessment and de-escalation when needed. All services are free to San Mateo County residents regardless of insurance or income.

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services coordinates access to the full network of county-funded mental health and substance use services for residents in need. Staff at the BHRS ACCESS line can provide information, conduct telephone assessments, and connect callers to licensed mental health providers, outpatient therapy programs, community support groups, and crisis services throughout San Mateo County. Services are designed for Medi-Cal enrollees and uninsured or underinsured residents, though BHRS can also assist privately insured individuals with referrals to appropriate community resources. For surrogate mothers with Medi-Cal coverage or those who need help navigating the local mental health system, BHRS is a reliable starting point.

Proper nutrition during a surrogate pregnancy plays a critical role in fetal development, your own physical health, and the energy and stamina required to carry a pregnancy to term. The demands on a surrogate mother’s body change significantly with each trimester, and working with a registered dietitian can provide personalized guidance on caloric intake, prenatal supplementation, gestational diabetes management, healthy weight gain, and food safety during pregnancy. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California provides the following directory of registered dietitian nutritionists and grocery stores to support your nutritional needs throughout the surrogacy journey. All providers listed hold verified credentials as Registered Dietitians (RD or RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. You are always free to choose any qualified nutrition professional and any grocery resource that fits your individual needs, schedule, and preferences. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California does not endorse any specific provider but highlights the options available to surrogate mothers in the San Mateo area.

Kim Denkhaus is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and nationally recognized nutrition and health expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a private practice location in Burlingame adjacent to San Mateo and virtual sessions available throughout California. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nutritional Science and explicitly lists prenatal nutrition as one of her core specializations. Her approach is rooted in whole-food, farm-fresh eating combined with individualized counseling that is practical and sustainable in real daily life. Beyond prenatal nutrition, Kim’s expertise spans sports nutrition, digestive health, plant-based eating, weight loss, and nutrition therapy for chronic conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and heart disease. She has counseled clients at premier Bay Area tech companies including Facebook and Salesforce and has been quoted as a nutrition expert in numerous regional and national publications. She is rated 5 stars on Yelp and is consistently ranked among the top registered dietitians in San Mateo County.

Whole Foods Market’s San Mateo location is the premier destination for organic, non-GMO, and pregnancy-supportive groceries in the city. The store carries one of the most comprehensive selections of organic produce, prenatal vitamins and supplements, specialty health foods, and dietary-restriction-friendly products in the entire San Mateo Peninsula — including organic meats and seafood, certified organic dairy, gluten-free and vegan product sections, and a full prepared foods bar ideal for surrogate mothers seeking convenient, ready-to-eat nutritious meals. The San Mateo location features an on-site full-service coffee shop, fresh bakery, seafood counter, and a dedicated floral department. Amazon Prime members receive additional discounts on featured items throughout the store. Delivery through Amazon and in-store pickup are both available, and the store includes underground parking for ease of access. With 802 Yelp reviews and a 4.3-star Google rating from nearly 2,000 reviewers, it is one of the most reviewed and consistently well-rated grocery stores in San Mateo.

The Safeway at De Anza Boulevard is San Mateo’s most convenient large-format full-service supermarket for everyday pregnancy grocery needs, open from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily — later than any other major grocery store in the city. The store offers a full-service pharmacy that can fill prenatal vitamin prescriptions, a hot deli counter with prepared meals, a fresh bakery, a floral department, and a Seattle’s Best Coffee café inside. Safeway accepts SNAP/EBT and offers DriveUp & Go curbside pickup as well as home delivery through the Safeway app and DoorDash, making it highly accessible for surrogate mothers who prefer contactless or in-home grocery service. The store also features an Amazon Locker for package retrieval. Located in Crystal Springs Shopping Village at the intersection of De Anza Boulevard and Parrott Drive, with ample surface parking and easy access from both CA-92 and I-280, it serves the western portions of San Mateo with excellent convenience. With 150 Yelp reviews, it is one of San Mateo’s most-reviewed supermarkets.

Agile Physical Therapy is a multi-site Bay Area clinic founded in Palo Alto in 2002, with a San Mateo location that acquired the established ABA Physical Therapy Associates practice in 2018. The San Mateo clinic operates in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility at 801 N San Mateo Drive and offers one-on-one 60-minute sessions with licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy — a structure that eliminates the rotating-staff model common at insurance-billed volume clinics. Prenatal pelvic floor physical therapy and pregnancy-related low back pain treatment are both explicitly listed as specialties on Agile’s own website and its California-registered Yelp listing. Heather Barnes, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS — a Board Certified Women’s Health Specialist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with more than 12 years of clinical experience and Herman & Wallace Institute training in prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation — has practiced pelvic floor PT at the Agile San Mateo location. Agile operates out-of-network from most insurance plans, offering superbills for PPO reimbursement. No physician referral is required. Telehealth sessions are also available for follow-up care.

Prenatal massage by a trained therapist supports the physical demands of a surrogate pregnancy through all three trimesters. Pregnancy-specific massage uses adapted positioning — typically side-lying with specialized bolsters — and modified pressure techniques to safely address lower back pain, hip tension, sciatic nerve discomfort, leg swelling, and elevated stress. In California, massage therapists may hold voluntary CAMTC certification, which confirms compliance with state training and background standards. Surrogate mothers are encouraged to verify their therapist’s CAMTC status directly at camtc.org before booking. Always inform your therapist that you are pregnant before the session, and consult your OB-GYN or CNM if you have any concerns about massage safety during your specific pregnancy. For surrogate mothers under the care of Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, we do not recommend any specific provider but highlight 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.

Verona Massage is a boutique therapeutic massage practice on South El Camino Real in central San Mateo, operated by Shirley, a massage therapist with over 15 years of Bay Area clinical experience who has cultivated a loyal clientele across the Peninsula. The practice is designed around intimacy and personalization, featuring two elegantly appointed massage rooms with luxury-padded tables and carefully curated décor. Prenatal massage is listed as one of Verona’s core service modalities on its own website alongside Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and detox massage. Each session is tailored to the individual client’s needs, with particular attention to pressure tolerance and body positioning as pregnancy progresses. Shirley’s extensive background and her ability to adapt techniques across diverse client needs makes her practice especially well-suited for surrogate mothers seeking a consistent, personalized therapist relationship over the course of a full pregnancy. Sessions can be booked online through the practice website, which also offers gift certificates. The studio is closed on Sundays.

The practical demands of daily life during a surrogate pregnancy — keeping your home environment safe, managing childcare responsibilities for existing children, and having flexible accommodation options for visiting family or medical travel — deserve the same attention as your clinical care. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California recognizes that a stable, comfortable, and well-organized environment contributes meaningfully to your overall well-being throughout the surrogacy journey. This section provides verified local resources for certified home inspectors, licensed childcare centers, and a range of accommodation options across three price tiers. These are suggestions drawn from publicly reviewed, verifiable businesses in and around San Mateo. You are always free to choose any qualified provider that fits your needs. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California 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.

Meyers Home Inspection is San Mateo’s top-ranked home inspection service on Yelp and is operated by Todd Miller, a Certified Master Inspector (CMI) — the highest designation awarded by InterNACHI, which requires a minimum of 2,000 completed inspections and four or more years of active practice. With 25+ years of experience and a family-owned business model, Todd is known for performing exceptionally detailed inspections, often spending three or more hours per property. Surrogate mothers who are purchasing, renting, or confirming the safety of a home will benefit from his thoroughness: one reviewer noted he uncovered a six-figure issue that a prior seller-ordered inspection had missed entirely. Next-day appointments are frequently available, and same-day reports are standard practice.

Foster City Preschool and Daycare Center is one of the oldest and most established early childhood programs on the San Francisco Peninsula, founded in 1973 and continuously operating for more than 50 years. Located directly behind Parkside Elementary School in San Mateo, this women-owned facility holds California State License No. 414004458 and serves children ages two through six with a Whole Child Development philosophy that attends to academic, social-emotional, and physical growth equally. Directors Jan and Betty are described by parents as running “a well-oiled machine” with strong responsiveness to parent concerns. The center’s graduates have a remarkable track record in academic achievement, and its alumni include children of Bay Area public figures. Extended hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM accommodate working families and surrogates with varied schedules.

The Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo is the largest full-service hotel in the immediate San Mateo area, with 350 guest rooms and suites, 23,000 square feet of event and meeting space, and a sky-lit atrium lobby. It sits directly on Foster City’s lagoon shoreline, offering calming waterfront views and proximity to scenic walking and cycling trails. The hotel features an indoor pool and hot tub — particularly well-suited for surrogate mothers seeking low-impact activity — along with two on-site dining venues, a fitness center, tennis courts, free parking, and free WiFi. Room amenities include luxury bedding with the hotel’s Sleep Advantage Program, in-room refrigerators, and 37-inch HDTVs. The property is seven miles from San Francisco International Airport and accepts pets with advance notice.

The Residence Inn San Mateo is an extended-stay hotel purpose-built for guests who need more than a standard room — making it well-suited for visiting family members who plan to stay for several days or weeks during key stages of a surrogate pregnancy. Every suite features a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The hotel provides a complimentary daily full American hot breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, an outdoor pool, fitness center, outdoor fireplace, evening BBQ area, and a 24-hour on-site convenience store. Located within walking distance of Bridgepointe Shopping Center, the property is nine miles from San Francisco International Airport. Self-parking is available at $10 per night, and the hotel is pet-friendly with advance arrangements.

Formerly known as the Best Western Coyote Point Inn and recently renovated, this property holds the #2 ranking among all 12 hotels in San Mateo on TripAdvisor with more than 1,000 guest reviews — a meaningful distinction for a value-tier property and an indicator of consistently delivered service. Located adjacent to the Poplar Creek Golf Course and within walking distance of Coyote Point Recreation Area and the San Francisco Bay shoreline, it offers a nature-adjacent setting that goes beyond what most budget-tier hotels provide. The complimentary full hot breakfast, free self-parking, sauna, and fitness center represent an above-average amenity set for the price range. All 99 recently renovated rooms include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and minifridges. The property is smoke-free.

The surrogacy journey involves a meaningful number of legal documents — from the gestational carrier agreement itself to medical authorizations, parental establishment orders, and personal legal instruments such as advance healthcare directives and powers of attorney — each of which may require notarization to be legally valid and enforceable. Access to a reliable, professional notary is an important practical resource at various stages of the process. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California recognizes that the timing of document execution can be sensitive, and that the convenience of mobile or after-hours notary services often makes a meaningful difference. The providers listed below are verified, active notary services serving San Mateo and surrounding San Mateo County. You are always free to engage any licensed California Notary Public of your choosing. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California 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.

007Notary San Mateo is a mobile notary service operated by Alborz and serving all of San Mateo County with a travel-to-you model — coming to homes, care homes, hospitals, businesses, and San Francisco International Airport. This is particularly practical for surrogate mothers who may be managing mobility limitations, medical appointments, or a busy home schedule and prefer not to travel to an office location. Alborz is consistently praised for same-day and within-the-hour availability, transparent pricing communicated in writing before each service, and detailed receipts provided immediately after each appointment. Services include general notarizations, loan signings, deed transfers, acknowledgments, adoption documents, travel consent papers, trusts and wills, jurats, and apostille processing. Standard pricing is $15 per notarized signature with a flat $35 travel fee for the round trip, with no hidden costs.

24/7 Mobile Notary Services is a San Mateo-based mobile notary practice operated by Lisa, who provides travel-to-you notary services throughout the San Mateo County coastside and broader Bay Area. As the name indicates, Lisa is available around the clock on weekdays and offers extended Saturday and Sunday availability — an important option for surrogate mothers who may need documents notarized outside standard business hours or with limited advance notice. Lisa explicitly specializes in adoption papers and travel documents alongside standard notary work, and she is notable for her experience serving clients in senior homes and medical settings. Clients across the country have used Lisa’s services to notarize documents for elderly or immobile California-based clients, reflecting an above-average level of accommodation and flexibility.

Emergency preparedness during surrogacy ensures that surrogate mothers have immediate access to medical support and clear communication channels when unexpected situations arise. Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California maintains comprehensive emergency response protocols to protect the health and safety of surrogate mothers throughout their journey. While this section does not list external third-party providers, it details the internal support systems available through Los Angeles Surrogacy. Our agency provides dedicated case management, 24/7 emergency hotline access, and coordination with medical facilities to ensure rapid response to any urgent medical needs. These are internal services provided directly by Los Angeles Surrogacy in San Mateo, California to support our surrogate mothers. You have direct access to these resources as part of your surrogacy journey with our agency.

Los Angeles Surrogacy operates a 24-hour emergency hotline accessible to all surrogate mothers any time, day or night. In an emergency, our role is to support and direct our surrogate mother in San Mateo, California to seek immediate medical attention — such as the nearest emergency room or your healthcare provider — and remain in close communication to help coordinate next steps and ensure continuity of care. It is important to note that Los Angeles Surrogacy does not provide medical guidance. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911 first and seek care at the nearest emergency facility before contacting the agency hotline.