If you are considering a surrogacy journey, we first and foremost want to thank you for your generosity in wanting to help intended parents achieve their dream of having a family. Our team could not do what we do without our amazing surrogates.
As an agency, we follow the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) guidelines when determining whether to accept a potential surrogate into our program. The ASRM is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of reproductive medicine. Experts in the assisted reproduction field have established these standards to provide the best opportunity for a successful surrogacy journey and to protect the health of both the surrogate and the baby she will carry.
What are the ASRM guidelines?
- Must be between the ages of 21 and 40
- Have a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI), as determined by the physician or clinic
- Have successfully carried at least one pregnancy to term without any major complications
- No more than three cesarean deliveries
- Must be raising a child of your own in your home
- Must be a non-smoker
- No illicit drug or alcohol abuse
- No tattoos or piercings in the past 12 months
- Must pass a psychological evaluation.
- Be off anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications for at least 12 months
Are there any other qualifiers to become a surrogate?
Beyond these criteria, there are some things that can disqualify a potential surrogate from being approved, such as unstable home life, financial instability, unresolved or untreated trauma, a history of major depression, bipolar disorder, or another psychological disorder, and a lack of an adequate support system.
What if I match independently?
Any reputable and ethical surrogacy agency will require gestational carriers to meet the ASRM guidelines. If a potential surrogate does not meet the guidelines and chooses to match independently, the intended parent’s fertility clinic will still enforce the guidelines and require medical and psychological screening.
I meet the ASRM guidelines. Where can I find information?
Our website – www.surrogateinformation.com – provides a wealth of information about our program. Here, you will find our complete list of qualifications, information on compensation, FAQs, and our team bios. Please reach out to us anytime at Info@CreateAHappyFamily.com.
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