Becoming a surrogate mother can be a life-changing experience for you and the individuals and couples who would like to have a family. Before you apply, please consider the following surrogacy requirements, which were created to comply with ASRM guidelines and the IVF doctors and attorneys we work with.
Our surrogates are required to:
- Be female, age 21-39, with healthy menstrual cycles. We may consider up to age 42 for repeat surrogates.
- Be a parent who has had at least one successful, live birth with no complications.
- Be a non-smoker.
- Be a non-drug user.
- Have a BMI below 30 (up to 32 may be considered). You can calculate your BMI HERE.
- Not be currently receiving government financial assistance.
- Be a US citizen or have a valid US Permanent Residency status.
- Have no felonies (applies to spouse, as well).
- Not be taking medications for mental illness (anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, etc.).
- Have no history of bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, personality disorders, etc.
- Not be using an IUD or birth control shots.