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How To Become a Surrogate Mother?

The decision to become a surrogate mother is life-changing for both yourself and the intended parents. You will be helping bring a new life into this world and assisting couples in starting their own families. Surrogacy is perhaps the most remarkable and selfless gift you can provide. It is also a challenging one!

Before deciding to become a surrogate, many women juggle with questions like Do I have what it takes? Am I prepared to start this process? How do I become a surrogate?

Become a Surrogate Mother

If becoming a surrogate is something you’ve considered, we recommend you read the following guide to get started with this process:

Decide on the Surrogacy Type You Want to Pursue

Gestational and traditional surrogacy are the two types of surrogacy. In gestational surrogacy, you (the surrogate mother) do not share a biological link to the child. A fertilized embryo is transplanted into your uterus through in vitro fertilization. In traditional surrogacy, the child shares a biological connection with the surrogate. Her egg is used, which is fertilized via intrauterine insemination.

Select a Surrogacy Agency or Surrogacy Attorney

Depending on the type of surrogacy support you require, choose either a surrogacy attorney or a surrogacy agency. The requirements and process for surrogacy will vary according to the professional your hire. It helps to conduct prior research before selecting a surrogacy professional.

Determine Whether You Meet The General Requirements

If you’ve chosen to work with a surrogacy agency, know that each agency has its screening requirements, which more or less overlap with each other. Some of these requirements are:
  • Be in the age range of 21 and 45
  • Have a body mass index measure of 30 or less
  • No illicit drug or cigarette use
  • Not on government assistance
  • Have had a previous successful pregnancy
  • Have had less than five vaginal births/three cesarean deliveries
  • No major complications occurred in your previous pregnancies
  • Currently raising your child or children in the home
  • Do not have felony convictions
  • Do not have STDs for the past year
  • No history of postpartum depression
  • Not using anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications for the past year before the surrogacy.
  • Able to travel for appointments
  • Have a stable home environment

Develop a Surrogacy Strategy

Once you’ve chosen an agency and completed its legal and medical screening requirements, your case manager will work closely with you to recognize your desires and goals for this surrogacy. Together, you will make decisions about the type of intended parents you’d like to help, your comfort with carrying multiple pregnancies, etc. This plan will serve as a guide for your entire pregnancy.

After you’ve developed a surrogacy plan, you will be matched with a prospective couple and therefore commence necessary legal and medical procedures.

If you’re serious about wanting to become a surrogate mother, get in touch with Rite Options.
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