Typical Surrogacy
Requirements
Listed below are the typical requirements to become a surrogate. Note: Each state, clinic, and agency may have specific differences to the info listed below.
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What are the general requirements for surrogacy?
There are general requirements for surrogates but there are also other requirements that specific agencies look for. Some intended parents have specific needs or requests and these are what agencies try to fulfill.
The requirements listed below are the general requirements. More detailed requirements depend on the agency you end up choosing to support you on the journey.
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Typical Surrogacy Requirements
- Must be between the ages 21 - 40 (up to 42 in some cases)
- BMI between 18 - 34
- Has had at least one healthy full term pregnancy and delivery
- Good physical health
- No major complications in pregnancy history
- No more than 2 C-sections (or 3 with OB clearance)
- No more than 6 live births
- No history of serious mental illness (mild situational anxiety/depression, or mild postpartum anxiety/depression are acceptable in some cases)
- Will agree to a psychological exam
- Can provide complete prenatal and delivery records
- Not taking medication contraindicated for pregnancy
- Does not use illegal drugs
- Does not smoke or use tobacco products
- No history of cancer
- Financially stable and not requiring government financial assistance (state insurance for kids is acceptable in some cases)
- No felony criminal history for both the surrogate, spouse, and other adults in the home.
- U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
- Reliable transportation and childcare for appointments
- Committed, reliable, and empathetic
