While surrogacy requirements may seem restrictive, many of them are in place with the surrogate’s health in mind. Here are some of the most common questions we hear about the medical requirements to become a surrogate.
Gestational surrogacy is a selfless act, enabling the health-challenged or those in the LGBTQ+ community to realize their family goals. It’s also an increasingly popular option for would-be parents – between 1999 and 2013, about 18,400 infants were born in the United States via a gestational surrogate. But the process of becoming a surrogate is…
Surrogacy is one of the most unique and rewarding ways a woman can help someone else in their quest to have a child. From individuals facing fertility issues to LGBTQ+ families to single parents, surrogacy makes it possible for these people to have the family they always dreamed of. Surrogates are a bridge for growing families, and their role is…
Becoming a surrogate is one of the most meaningful things that a woman can do for fertility-challenged and LGBT+ people who are looking to start or grow their families. Every year, hundreds of babies are born with the help of a surrogate. If you’re thinking about becoming a surrogate, you likely have a lot of…
If you’re considering becoming a surrogate to help hopeful parents grow their families, you probably have a lot of questions about how to get started—and whether you’re a good candidate for surrogacy in the first place.
Q: I would like to apply to become a gestational surrogate and heard that I can’t do so if I am receiving state/public assistance…can you please explain this, and let me know if there is a way to still become a surrogate?
