What are the requirements to be a surrogate?

A surrogate must:

• be between the ages of 23-45
• be a non-active smoke
• Have no history of drug or alcohol abuse
• Have one or more living children that they gave birth to
• Have no serious pregnancy or birth complications from previous pregnancies
• Not be on section 8 housing
• Reside in a state other than Louisiana, Michigan, or Nebraska.
• Be generally healthy and able to obtain medical clearance from your OBGYN and be approved for surrogacy from the intended parent’s fertility clinic
• Have the support of your partner (if in a committed relationship) or family