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Surrogates
Getting Started

We would look forward to working with you to find a compatible match. We hope to make the decision to help a family become parents through gestational surrogacy a life-changing and wonderful experience for each caring woman who participates in our program. Happy Beginnings staff will work closely with you to keep you informed throughout the process and provide extensive ongoing support. Please review the information provided on our website concerning the process and commitment involved. Once you have reviewed the information, you may apply via our online surrogate application.

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Getting Started

Requirements

All surrogate mothers must meet certain criteria in order to be accepted into our program.

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If you are very responsible and can answer yes to the following, please apply.

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  • I am 21-39 years of age.

  • I am healthy & a non-smoker.

  • I do not use recreational drugs.

  • I am height & weight proportionate.

  • I have access to the medical and genetic history of my biological family.

  • I am willing to participate in a medical evaluation to include physical, psychological and drug screening.

  • My spouse or partner is willing to participate in a medical evaluation to include lab testing, psychological and drug screening.

  • I have given birth to at least 1 child that I have raised or I am actively raising.

  • I have a good support system at home.

  • I have not had any tattoos or body piercings within the past six months.

  • I have not had a Norplant birth control device or taken Depo-Provera in the past 12 months.

  • I am willing to travel for 5-8 days (all expenses paid) to a fertility clinic approved by the American Medical Association for participation in a surrogacy arrangement.
    Or, my primary residence is in a major metropolitan area.

  • I am willing to self-inject medications for my participation as a surrogate mother.

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**Please note that instructions for administering the medications will be provided by a Registered Nurse.

Weight Guidelines

Height        Maximum Weight

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Under 5'4"                 150 lbs.

Under 5'4" - 5'6"       170 lbs.

Under 5'7" - 5'10"     180 lbs.

Under 5'10" - 6'0"     190 lbs.

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