Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Be between the ages of 21-45 (Traditional Surrogates should be under 37 and have given birth in the past 2 years)
Have given birth to a child of your own
Have had uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries
Be height-weight proportionate (BMI is recommended to be under 35 and under 32 by many Clinics)
Have experienced a full-term pregnancy and delivery
Be in a stable living situation
Have the support of your spouse or partner (when applicable)
Not be on public assistance (WIC does not count)
Be able to pass a background check
Have read and understood the Surrogacy process.
Be willing to take medications via injection (when instructed by RE)
Not smoke or take illegal drugs, or be exposed to second hand smoke
Be willing to refrain from alcohol throughout the pregnancy
Not have any sexually transmitted diseases
Not have any psychiatric illness
Have reliable transportation to travel to Dr’s appointments and screening or matching appointments (at IP’s expense)
Not have had any tattoos or piercings within the past 12 months
Be able to provide contact information for past OBs or family doctors
Enjoy pregnancy and be motivated by the wish to help others create or add to their family
