Surrogates
How Surrogacy Requirements Protect You
Becoming a surrogate is a powerful gift for both you and the family you’re helping. To ensure everyone is supported, safe, and well-prepared, surrogacy programs include clear requirements. At Expecting.Ai, we believe these guidelines are essential to protect your health, rights, and overall experience.
1. Health Screenings Safeguard Your Well‑Being
Before you start, your health will be thoroughly evaluated physically and emotionally. Medical checks look at your overall health, reproductive history, and mental resilience. These screenings ensure you're in a strong place, reducing risks for you and the baby.
2. Age & Pregnancy History: Proven Readiness
Most programs require that you have already carried and delivered at least one healthy pregnancy, and are typically aged between 21–42 (sometimes up to 44). This criterion confirms that your body is able to handle pregnancy safely and reduces risk.
3. BMI, Lifestyle & Wellness: Minimizing Risk
Conditions like high or very low BMI, smoking, substance use, or uncontrolled health issues can pose risks. Setting standards for physical wellness ensures a smoother, safer pregnancy for you and better outcomes for the baby.
4. Psychological Screening: Emotional Strength & Clarity
Surrogacy is a deeply emotional experience compensating families while consciously letting go of the child after birth. A mental health evaluation helps confirm you're emotionally equipped, supported, and prepared for this journey.
5. Legal Agreements: Protecting Everyone’s Rights
Before any medical steps, you'll sign comprehensive legal contracts. These documents clarify compensation, timelines, health decisions, rights, responsibilities, and post-birth plans protecting your well-being and ensuring clear understanding on both sides.
6. Insurance Review: Financial and Medical Security
Surrogacy programs require ensuring medical insurance is in place to cover prenatal care, delivery, and any unforeseen complications. This step shields you from surprise medical bills and ensures medical care is covered.
7. Support Network & Readiness Checks
Programs often ask for evidence of a strong support system at home whether that’s a partner, family, or friend. This layer of emotional and practical support helps ensure you're not going through the journey alone.
Why These Requirements Matter
| Requirement Area | How It Protects You |
| Medical Screening | Ensures a healthy starting point and reduces health risks |
| Pregnancy Experience | Validates your body’s ability to carry a pregnancy |
| Lifestyle Standards | Promotes safer pregnancy outcomes |
| Psych Evaluation | Builds emotional resilience and clarity about surrogacy |
| Legal Contracts | Safeguards your rights, roles, and responsibilities |
| Insurance Coverage | Prevents unexpected medical expenses |
| Support Network | Offers ongoing emotional and logistical backup |
Final Thoughts
Surrogacy requirements aren’t barriers they’re safeguards. They protect your physical health, emotional wellbeing, legal rights, and overall journey. At Expecting.Ai, we stand by these standards because we prioritize you. We want your experience to be positive, supported, and truly transformative.
Ready to Learn More?
Curious about health checks, legal protections, or emotional support during surrogacy? Reach out to us at Expecting.Ai we’d love to answer any questions and help you feel empowered and secure every step of the way.
