Questions To Ask Yourself Before Becoming A Surrogate

Are you thinking about becoming a surrogate mother? If so, this is an incredible journey you are about to embark upon! From the moment you contact Family Source Consultants, your journey will be guided by our empathetic team who are not only experts in third-party reproduction but have experienced the journey first-hand.

Before starting the process, consider asking yourself these questions:

Do you meet the requirements to be a Surrogate?

You may qualify to become a Surrogate if you meet the following requirements:

• Resident of the United States
• Between the ages of 21-42
• Healthy overall
• Height-weight proportionate with BMI of 33 or less
• Have at least one child
• Have experienced a full-term pregnancy and delivery
• In a stable living situation
• Not on any form of state public assistance
• Not smoke or take illegal drugs
• Not have any psychiatric illness
• Enjoy pregnancy and are motivated by the wish to help others create or add to their family

Do you know what the surrogacy process entails?

There are 6 phases of the surrogacy process: Intake, Matching, Medical Screening, Legal Process, Embryo Transfer, then of course, Pregnancy & Birth.

The surrogacy journey begins with a matching process. Once you are matched with Intended Parents who meet all your specifications, the medical screening process will begin. Then onto legal, where you’ll sort out your contract and set expectations for your journey. Next comes the embryo transfer, which is of course followed by the pregnancy, birth, and beyond!

What are you looking for in an intended parent(s)?

As a Surrogate with Family Source Consultants, what you are looking for in your Intended Parents is one of the most important details we take into account.

Some criteria that you’ll want to consider at the start of the matching process are:

• Would you like to match with a couple who is located in the United States or abroad?
• Are you interested in working with a same-sex couple?
• What is your stance on selective reduction/termination?
• Are you comfortable in transferring multiple (two) embryos?

What are you looking for in a surrogacy agency?

Family Source Consultants is unique in the fact that we are not are only experts in alternative family creation, but also have first-hand experience in all aspects of the surrogacy process. Our staff members include former surrogates, egg donors, and parents through surrogacy; combined, our staff represents a unique group of individuals who completely understand all that encompasses the significance of creating a family through reproductive medicine. It is our mission at Family Source to alleviate the pressures all parties are facing and to help make your experience positive and fulfilling for everyone involved.

Sound like a great match? Get in touch with us for more information or start your surrogate application today!