Surrogacy Screening Process

Gestational surrogacy is a true act of service and generosity that requires a special woman. The surrogacy screening process may seem daunting, but we will be with you every step of the way.

Learn more about the benefits of becoming a surrogate.

Gestational Surrogate Requirements

The first step to surrogacy is to meet the requirements recommended by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). These requirements include:

• A healthy BMI of 32 or less
• No smoking or illicit drug use
• Have had at least one previous successful full-term, non-complicated pregnancy and delivery
• Be currently raising your child(ren) in your home
• No history of postpartum depression
• Be able to travel as needed for appointments

If you meet the gestational surrogate requirements, you can schedule an interview with our surrogacy specialist and begin the online application process.

The Application

The application will ask some initial questions about you, your medical background, and why you would like to become a gestational surrogate. Once your application is approved, a lengthy, detailed application will ask questions about your social, medical, family, and work history, and your personality and lifestyle. This is to provide intended parents with some insight about you and your family.

The Interview

After you have completed both applications, you will be given an appointment for an interview. At this appointment, a surrogacy professional will discuss all of the steps and details of becoming a gestational surrogate. This conversation is an opportunity for you and the agency to get to know each other and ask questions.

Simple Steps Fertility is an agency that is dedicated to providing support throughout your journey. You will have a friend with you for every step of the surrogate screening process, pregnancy, and postpartum. Simple Steps Fertility also provides a wellness program for all surrogates to have an opportunity to discuss difficulties and challenges throughout their journey with professionals in the industry and amongst other gestational surrogate.

Surrogate Medical Screening

You will be required to consult with a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist to screen for diseases, general health, and reproductive health. The physician will also examine past medical records and discuss any questions you may have about the surrogacy medical process.

Psychological Surrogate Screening

You will also need to see a psychologist to ensure you understand and are comfortable with the emotional impact and challenges that come along with signing up to be a gestational surrogate.

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