Can I be a surrogate if I’m single? You can absolutely be a surrogate if you are single! Being in a relationship or married is not a requirement to be a surrogate. Please keep in mind that any sexual partner you have, will have to be drug/STD tested just as you, yourself will. We strongly recommend that this testing be completed before any physical contact. The testing of any partners or even possible partners will be written in the contract that you will sign before embryo transfer happens. This is so we can keep you, and the baby you…
BMI Requirements A majority of the fertility clinics we work with will require a BMI of 32 or lower prior to medically clearing you to move forward. There’s research showing that high BMI can increase the risk of IVF not being successful. There are also complications that can affect the pregnancy, to include Gestational Diabetes, high blood pressure, higher risk of miscarriage and stillbirth, among other things. While during your surrogate screening with Abundant Life Surrogacy, we will ensure that your BMI is within the ideal range prior to matching you with prospective Intended Parents. Our ultimate goal is…
Is it difficult to give the baby up? Have you wondered the answer to this question? We made a video featuring 3 of our proven surrogates! Click on this link to see the video on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifesurrogacy/videos/128121389215141
Qualifications of a Surrogate Wondering if you qualify to become a surrogate? Have questions? Reach out!!! Desire to help other couples Single, divorced, married, or widowed, but is not separated from her husband Must be willing to abstain from alcohol use throughout the pregnancy Free of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections and other transmittable diseases No history of chronic drug use Must be between the ages of 21 and 40 years of age History of delivering at least one healthy child and must be 6 months postpartum Currently raising, or has raised, her child(ren) in her home Must be in overall…
What brought you to want to be a surrogate?? Here are answers from some of our surrogates: When I first heard about surrogacy when I was about 17, I thought it would be so amazing to have a baby and give a deserving person or couple a chance at being a parent. I just knew this was something I was born to do! This has been such an incredible experience and I can’t wait to do another journey! —Kira P What brought me to want to be surrogate? My son is the greatest blessing I’ve ever had,…
Why Surrogacy??? Looking back on your life, your pregnancies, your choices – (like a shadow if you will, in honor of Groundhogs Day ) were you happy with the choices you made? If you could help another family be complete like maybe you feel yours is, would you? Did you have easy pregnancies? Could you be a surrogate? Why NOT be a surrogate?
Some of us struggle to tell our story. Some of us shout it from the rooftops. Either way, it’s good to share! ———————– I’m terrible with words and paper. It takes me hours and tons of erasing because I didn’t spell something right or forgot this or that. Or I over write. After having my son in 2018, I was so happy. The pregnancy was easy a couple minor health issues but all controlled with diet. Then 3 months later I find out I’m pregnant with my daughter who was born not only 1 year and 12days after her…
We heard from this surrogate earlier this year, but now that her journey is complete I wanted to share her full story. The good, the bad, the beautiful. —————————————- I have always loved children. I became a social worker, in part, because I love children. They are our future, and the success of our world is determined by the next generation. Because of this, in December of 2019 I made the decision to be a surrogate. After much research, internet consultation, and talking with those in my closest circle, I contacted Abundant Life Surrogacy and 2 other agencies. After…
