gestational surrogate requirements

Gestational Surrogate Requirements: Do You Qualify?

Gestational surrogate requirements cover your age, health, pregnancy history, and citizenship — here's exactly what it takes to qualify with Rocky Mountain Surrogacy.

Quick Answer

  • Rocky Mountain Surrogacy requires surrogates to be 21–38, have a BMI of 19–32, and have completed one prior healthy pregnancy
  • You must be a non-smoker and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to qualify
  • A healthy BMI is required to reduce pregnancy complications for you and the baby
  • Prior successful pregnancy proves your body can safely carry to term — it is a core requirement
21–38 years oldAge Range
Must be in a healthy rangeBMI
At least one successful pregnancy, no major complicationsPregnancy History
Non-smokers onlySmoking
U.S. citizen or permanent residentCitizenship
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What Are Gestational Surrogate Requirements?

Gestational surrogate requirements are the basic rules you must meet. They cover four areas. Those are age, health, pregnancy history, and citizenship.

These rules protect you. They protect the baby too. They also give intended parents confidence.

At Rocky Mountain Surrogacy, we walk you through each one. You apply, and we tell you right away if you qualify.

Below, we break down each requirement one by one.

Age Requirement

You must be between 21 and 38 years old to meet gestational surrogate requirements at Rocky Mountain Surrogacy.

Health and Pregnancy History Requirements

Health is a big part of this. You need a fit weight. ACOG says this keeps risk low for you and the baby.

You need one past birth that went well. No big issues. That is proof your body can carry well, per ASRM.

No smoking. This rule keeps you and the baby safe.

We check your past. OB notes show you fit. Had a C-section? That may still be fine. See our page on birth after a C-section. Women's Health has good tips too.

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Age and Citizenship Requirements

Age is easy to check. You must be 21 to 38 years old.

This range keeps risks low for you and the baby. Read more in our surrogacy age requirements guide.

You must also be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder. This keeps the legal side simple. It helps protect everyone.

Here is a quick checklist of the core rules:

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Quick Self-Check

If you can check every box on this list, you likely meet gestational surrogate requirements — apply and we'll confirm the rest.

  • Age 21–38
  • Healthy BMI
  • At least one prior successful pregnancy with no major complications, while still parenting or closely involved with that child
  • Non-smoker
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The Screening Process for Gestational Surrogates

Once you apply, we check your rules. It starts with a short form.

Then comes a health check. A clinic looks at your health history. They run blood work and a scan. This follows ASRM guidelines.

The check covers age, health, and past births. It also looks for anything that could affect the baby.

See the full steps at how surrogacy works.

→ how surrogacy works

Medical screening confirms you meet every gestational surrogate requirement before you're matched with intended parents.

Ready to See If You Meet Gestational Surrogate Requirements?

Step one is to check the list. Do you meet the gestational surrogate requirements? If yes, you can apply now.

Not sure? Just ask. Our team is here.

Many women think they won't pass. Most of them do. See surrogate disqualification reasons to check where you stand. The best move is to apply and find out.

Apply to be a surrogate and we help you with every next step.

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Wondering If You Qualify?

Many surrogates think they won't meet gestational surrogate requirements — then find out they check every box. The only way to know is to apply.

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Think You Meet the Requirements?

You could be the reason a family's dream comes true. If you meet the qualifications above, we would love to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic gestational surrogate requirements?

Rocky Mountain Surrogacy requires surrogates to be 21–38, have a BMI of 19–32, have completed at least one prior successful pregnancy with no major complications, be a non-smoker, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Do I need to have given birth before to be a surrogate?

Yes — one prior successful pregnancy with no major complications is required. This follows ASRM's gestational carrier guidelines and confirms your body can safely carry a pregnancy to term.

Can I be a surrogate if I'm not a U.S. citizen?

You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to meet Rocky Mountain Surrogacy's requirements. This keeps the legal parentage process straightforward for all parties.

What happens during the screening process?

After you apply, a fertility clinic reviews your medical and pregnancy history and runs tests to confirm you meet all health and safety requirements. Rocky Mountain Surrogacy coordinates the entire process.

Your Next Steps

  1. Review the gestational surrogate requirements checklist above
  2. Apply online and tell us about your health and pregnancy history
  3. Complete medical screening with a fertility clinic
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