How to Become a Gestational Carrier with Donate-Or-Surrogate

Basic Requirements

• Age: Must be between 21 and 37 years old.
• BMI: Must be under 30.
• Parenthood: Must have given birth and be raising your child.
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Location: Preferred to live in California (not required).
• Health: Must have no mental illness and be in good health.
• Criminal Record: Must have no criminal record.
• Pregnancy History: Must have had healthy pregnancies.
• Lifestyle: Must be a non-smoker and free of illicit drug use.

Disqualifying Medical Conditions

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Higher risk of gestational diabetes, endometrial cancer, and preeclampsia.
• Preeclampsia: Dangerous high blood pressure condition.
• Unhealthy BMI: BMI over 32 is a disqualifier.
• Gestational Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes disqualifies; managed gestational diabetes may be considered.
• Endometriosis: Tissue growth outside the uterus can cause infertility.
• Multiple C-Sections: Usually, more than two C-sections disqualify.
• Other Health Conditions: Mental illnesses requiring treatment or medications unsafe for pregnancy.

Other Disqualifications

• No Previous Children: Must have given birth to at least one child.
• Age: Must be between 21 and 42 years old.
• Drug Use: Must abstain from tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol products.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• Non-Surrogacy-Friendly State: Not accepted if residing in Arizona, Indiana, New York, Louisiana, Nebraska, or Michigan.
• Unsafe Environment: Must live in a stable, healthy environment without financial difficulties or state assistance.

Medical Disqualifications for Gestational Surrogacy

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Risks of diabetes, cancer, and preeclampsia.
• Preeclampsia: Dangerous high blood pressure condition.
• Unhealthy BMI: Over 32 can cause complications.
• Gestational Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes disqualifies; managed gestational diabetes may be considered.
• Endometriosis: Causes infertility and pregnancy complications.
• Multiple C-Sections: More than two disqualify; some exceptions for three if uncomplicated.
• Other Health Conditions: Conditions requiring unsafe medications for pregnancy.

Additional Considerations

• Previous Children: Must have given birth to at least one child.
• Age Range: 21 to 42 years old.
• Drug and Alcohol Use: Must abstain from all forms of tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• Living Conditions: Must live in a surrogacy-friendly state and a stable, supportive environment without financial difficulties.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in becoming a gestational carrier, please contact Donate-Or-Surrogate for more information.