- Be 21-40 years old: Surrogate mothers must be between the ages of 21 and 40 years old to ensure that they are physically and mentally capable of carrying a pregnancy.
- Be a U.S. citizen/Green Card holder: Surrogate mothers must be a U.S. citizen or a Green Card holder to ensure that they have legal status in the country.
- Be a non-smoker in good health: Surrogate mothers must be in good health and not smoke to ensure that they do not pose any health risks to themselves or the baby.
- BMI < 30: Surrogate mothers must have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 to ensure that they are physically fit to carry a pregnancy.
- At least one live birth of own child: Surrogate mothers must have given birth to at least one child of their own to ensure that they have experience with pregnancy and childbirth.
- No premature births < 35 weeks (unless a multiple pregnancy): Surrogate mothers should not have had any premature births before 35 weeks, unless it was a multiple pregnancy.
- Be willing to undergo subcutaneous and intramuscular injections: Surrogate mothers must be willing to undergo subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, which are necessary for the fertility treatments involved in the surrogacy process.
- Be willing to undergo a background check (including your partner): Surrogate mothers must be willing to undergo a background check, including their partner, to ensure that they do not have any criminal history or other concerns that could impact the surrogacy process.
- Be willing to undergo a psychological consultation: Surrogate mothers must be willing to undergo a psychological consultation to ensure that they are mentally prepared for the surrogacy process.
- Be willing to travel to CA for embryo transferring: Surrogate mothers must be willing to travel to California for the embryo transfer process, as that is where the intended parents and fertility clinic are typically located.
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