Surrogates
Surrogate Qualifications & Requirements
Becoming a gestational surrogate is a generous and serious commitment. These qualifications keep you safe, healthy, and supported.
The qualifications below come from medical best practice, IVF clinic standards, and our boutique commitment to keeping carriers safe. If you do not check every single box, please still reach out — some criteria are flexible based on your individual health history, and we are happy to have an honest conversation.
Core Requirements
- Between 21 and 38 years of age
- Have given birth to at least one healthy child of your own, with no major pregnancy complications
- Currently parenting (or actively involved with) the children you have delivered
- BMI generally within a healthy range as defined by your IVF clinic (typically 19–32)
- No history of severe postpartum depression or untreated mental health conditions
Lifestyle & Health
- Non-smoker (and no vaping, recreational marijuana, or recreational drugs)
- No medications that disqualify pregnancy (anti-anxiety, antidepressants, etc. are evaluated case-by-case)
- Stable, supportive home environment
- Reliable transportation to medical appointments
- Financially stable and not currently receiving government cash assistance
Legal & Residency
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Reside in a surrogacy-friendly U.S. state (we will help you confirm this)
- No felony convictions
- Willing to undergo a thorough background check and psychological evaluation
Why These Requirements Exist
These criteria are not arbitrary. They protect you — physically, legally, and emotionally — and they protect the intended parents and the child you will carry. Healthy prior pregnancies are the strongest predictor of a healthy surrogate pregnancy. Lifestyle and residency requirements ensure that you, your contract, and the baby’s parentage are all protected under enforceable U.S. law.
If anything on this list feels uncertain, the most important step is simply to talk with us. We will give you a straight answer about whether this path could be right for you.
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