SURROGACY REQUIREMENTS
What are the Requirements to (be) a Surrogate?
Choosing to explore surrogacy is a deeply meaningful, life-changing, and incredibly (be)autiful decision. If you’re here, chances are your heart is already open — and with that often comes a million questions. That’s completely normal.
We’re here to walk beside you, gently and honestly, starting with the basic requirements to ensure your safety, your family’s well-being, and the health of the baby you may carry. 💕
Health Requirements
To (be)come a surrogate, you’ll need to meet the following health guidelines:
- Be between the ages of 21–42
- Have experienced at least one healthy pregnancy and delivery of your own
- Have no history of serious pregnancy complications, such as:
- Preeclampsia or toxemia
- Preterm labor
- Incompetent cervix
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Your health — and the health of the baby — matters deeply to us. These guidelines exist to protect you and your (be)autiful family, always.
- Have no medical conditions that could worsen during pregnancy
- Maintain a healthy BMI under 35
Lifestyle Requirements
Your environment and lifestyle play an important role in a healthy surrogacy journey:
- No tobacco use, including secondhand exposure
If you currently smoke or live with someone who does (life is stressful — zero judgment here), you must be completely tobacco and smoke-free for at least 6 months prior to medical screening. And you can’t have a history of smoking for more than 5 years, collectively. - Live in a surrogacy-friendly state
We wish we could say surrogacy is supported everywhere — unfortunately, it’s not (huge bummer, we know).
At this time, surrogacy is not permitted in:- Louisiana
- Nebraska
- If you’re not a U.S. citizen, you’ll need a Green Card or Visa valid for at least three years to protect both you and that sweet baby.
- No criminal history
This includes felony convictions for you or your partner. We understand that life happens, and this is never an easy conversation — but Intended Parents have often walked a long, emotional road, and feeling fully secure matters to everyone involved.
Financial Requirements
- You must (be) financially stable
Surrogacy should never be intended as a primary source of income.
Because of legal and ethical guidelines, women who are currently receiving government assistance (such as SNAP, EBT, WIC, Medicaid, or similar programs) are not eligible to participate. These programs are income-based, and surrogacy compensation could unintentionally impact or jeopardize benefits meant to support your family — and we would never want that for you. 🤍 - No bankruptcy within the past year
Every inquiry is reviewed case by case, with care and compassion. These requirements are simply a starting point — a guide to help you understand what’s needed to move forward.
We invest significant time, heart, and resources into every screening because our goal is to help you find the right match — an agency and journey that truly speaks your love language. You deserve nothing less.
And remember: you are never doing this alone. We’ve got your back, always. 🤍
If you have questions, curiosities, or just want to talk things through, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to chat and support you every step of the way.
