What Disqualifies You From Being A Surrogate

How I Learned What Disqualifies Me From Being a Surrogate

As someone who is constantly looking for new ways to help others, the idea of becoming a surrogate has always resonated with me. Not everyone can do it, so there's something almost special about being able to offer someone hope through your own body. That said, before I could do anything, I wanted to know about all the stipulations that would make me an unlikely candidate for surrogacy, if not completely ineligible.

Finding Resources

Finding reliable information about what disqualifies someone from being a surrogate was more difficult than I thought. I spent several days doing research, scouring the internet for resources. I found plenty of articles outlining the basic qualifications to become a surrogate, but not much information explaining what would disqualify me from being considered.

Finally, I stumbled upon a website that provided the necessary information. The website summarized it as follows: any potential surrogate must be of legal age (18–45); have given birth to at least one child without complication; have a stable lifestyle and home life; live in a state where surrogacy is legal; be in good physical and mental health; and have a body mass index (BMI) less than 40. I knew this was the information I was looking for, and I could use it to figure out my eligibility.

Identifying Restrictions

Although the list of qualifications was relatively simple, there was still a lot to consider. I knew my age fell within the acceptable range; however, I was not sure if I had had any birth complications with my first child. Since I knew having a healthy BMI was important, I also wanted to make sure that I was within the healthy maximum, and I wanted to take into account any lifestyle changes since having a baby.

I also wanted to make sure that the state I lived in allowed surrogacy, so I did some research. I knew that while I was currently living in a state that allowed surrogacy, I had recently moved and I wanted to make sure I did not disqualify myself by living in a state that prohibited it. I looked up the legal status of surrogacy in the new state I was living in, and was relieved to discover that it was allowed.

Assessing My Physical and Mental Health

The final criteria to consider was my physical and mental health. Before I could assess myself, I needed to find out what these areas cover. After some research, I found that potential surrogates must demonstrate good health overall, in order to be approved. This includes having a healthy cardiovascular system, no elevated blood pressure, no chronic health issues or serious medical conditions, and not physical or mental disability.

Using this criteria, I fooled I conducted a thorough self-assessment and considered whether I was truly in a good enough physical and mental condition to act as a surrogate. Once I was happy with my assessment, I also schedule a physical with my doctor, who concurred with my assessment and approved me to move ahead with the process.

Meeting the Surrogacy Agency

Now that I felt confident in my abilities to meet the criteria and disqualified myself as a potential surrogate, I was ready for the next step. I reached out to an accredited surrogacy agency and set up a meeting. During this meeting, I disclosed my medical history and answered the agency’s questions. After some discussion, I was deemed fit for surrogacy and could begin the process.

The experience was a great reminder that it is better to be prepared and informed than to assume something you might be eligible for. Knowing what disqualifies someone from being a surrogate can help save a lot of time and prevent potential disappointment.