What Are the Qualifications Required to Be a Surrogate?

Cherish Fertility is a highly selective surrogacy agency. Our compensation packages and level of service are among the highest in the industry. Consequently, we have higher standard when accepting a surrogate. Being a surrogate can be very fulfilling and rewarding, though it also comes with great responsibilities. Please read through the below list to understand the requirements to become a surrogate with Cherish Fertility.

General Health

• Must have a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) - Below 30

Age Requirement

• Must be in the age range of 21 – 39

Previous Pregnancy

• Must have had at least one healthy pregnancy and delivery of their own
• Must have had no more than one C-section
• Must not have had serious pregnancy complications, such as:
  • toxemia
  • pre-eclampsia
  • preterm labor
  • incompetent cervix
  • pregnancy-induced hypertension

Lifestyle Requirements

• No tobacco uses and no exposure to second-hand tobacco use, no exceptions
• Must be tobacco-free for a minimum of 6 months before applying to become a surrogate
• No alcohol use during the surrogacy process, no exceptions
• Must be drug free
• Must be U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
• Neither you nor your partner can have a criminal record
• Must have a stable home, leased, family-owned, or owned
• Must have reliable transportation to attend medical appointments
• Must have access to emails, text messages and phone calls
• Must live in a state with friendly surrogacy law.

Financial Requirements

• Surrogate must be financially stable with a steady income, either from you or your partner
• Stay-at-home mom with a financially supporting partner meet the requirement
• Surrogacy cannot be the only source of income for the household
• Cannot relied on government subsidies as household income
• Cannot have a bankruptcy in the past 12 months
• Regular household income verification will be conducted

Not sure if you qualify? Fill out our simple application form to find out!