Surrogates must be between the ages 21-42, per the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). They must also be a U.S. citizen, residing in the United States.

IVF clinics restrict BMI to limit potential risk factors. Surrogates must have a BMI no higher than 35, with most clinics preferring 32 or less.

Before you can carry a child for another family, you must first have a known child of your own, with a healthy pregnancy history. Surrogates must have no more than five deliveries, with no more than three c-sections.

Surrogates must be non-smokers, with no history of ever smoking, taking drugs, or consuming alcohol during a pregnancy. They must have no history of drug or alcohol abuse, and no current psychiatric medication use.

Anyone interested in surrogacy must have a stable home life, financial stability through a current job or source of income, emotional wellbeing, and a strong support network of approving friends, family, or otherwise. Surrogates must also pass a psychological evaluation in order to ensure they can carry a child in a safe, secure environment.

To join our program, surrogates must pass comprehensive background checks, not be heavily reliant upon government assistance, not be active duty military, reservist, National Guard, etc., and must have a valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation. They must also be willing to have an IUD removed, if applicable, and complete IVF medication cycles.