Becoming a surrogate is one of the most rewarding things that you can do in your lifetime – you
are literally helping someone else create a family that they would not be able to do
on their own.
Therefore, because being a surrogate is such an important mission for everyone involved
there are specific requirements.
Let’s go over some of the most important ones:
1.
You must have given birth to at least on child and have raise or are still raising that child
– this is the number one requirement for all clinics and agencies.
The fact that you have given birth at least once shows that you are able to become pregnant
and you are fertile.
In addition, the IVF clinic will review all records from your previous medical providers
to make certain that you have had uncomplicated pregnancies in the past.
2.
Your BMI, also known as your body mass index, must be under 30 to help ensure your health
during the embryo transfer, pregnancy and the delivery.
This can be easily calculated by searching the internet for a BMI calculator.
3.
Your age is also a factor – Your age must be at least 21 and no older than 40 years
of age.
4.
Having a healthy lifestyle is also important - Carrying another person’s child, as with
your own, requires that you follow a healthy lifestyle, including not smoking and not using
drugs.
Smoking during pregnancy can cause a stillbirth, premature delivery, and low birth weight.
It will also cut the oxygen off to the baby by narrowing blood vessels throughout your
body, including the ones in the umbilical cord.
In addition, you are not to use any drugs of any kind, without your OB’s consent.
Having a healthy lifestyle ensures that the baby you are carrying has a healthy start.
5.
You must be financially stable in order to become a surrogate.
You must also not be collecting any government assistance during your surrogacy.
Becoming a surrogate takes a lot of commitment, and we have to ensure that you are doing it
for the right reasons and not just for the money.
Any compensation that you receive can be helpful for your family’s future, but it should
not be your only source of income.
6.
IUD’s and Tubal Ligation - If you have an IUD for birth control, you will have to schedule
an appointment with your OB or primary care doctor to have it removed before being medically
screened by the IVF doctor.
If you have a tubal ligation, no need to worry as your eggs are not being used as a surrogate.
7.
You must agree to psychological screening prior to becoming a Surrogate – You cannot
have a history of mental illness or issues that can affect your ability to become a surrogate.
This is done at the very beginning of the process in order to ensure that you are able
to handle the commitments, as well as any issues that can arise during the process.
8.
Commitment – And finally becoming a surrogate requires time commitment.
You will need to have the ability to attend all appointments during the process and take
all medications as instructed.
Becoming a surrogate takes dedication and commitment from you and your family; therefore,
it is important to understand what it takes to become a surrogate, as well as the risks
and rewards that are involved in the surrogacy process itself.
If you want to know more?
Or, maybe you’re not sure if you qualify, please contact me directly at info@conceptualoptions.com
or call us at 858-748-4222 so we can go over your questions or concerns and Stay tuned
for more videos in the upcoming weeks to help you understand more about the surrogacy process.