Surrogate Requirements & Qualifications
Surrogate Requirements & Qualifications
Surrogate Requirements & Qualifications
A transparent guide to the medical, legal, and lifestyle criteria needed to become a surrogate with Bornvia.
A transparent guide to the medical, legal, and lifestyle criteria needed to become a surrogate with Bornvia.
A transparent guide to the medical, legal, and lifestyle criteria needed to become a surrogate with Bornvia.
Safety First
Safety First
Protecting Your Journey Before It Begins.
Protecting Your Journey Before It Begins.
Protecting Your Journey Before It Begins.
Our requirements are rigorous for a reason: your health and safety are our non-negotiable priority. We adhere to the strictest medical guidelines to ensure you are physically and emotionally ready to carry a miracle.
Our requirements are rigorous for a reason: your health and safety are our non-negotiable priority. We adhere to the strictest medical guidelines to ensure you are physically and emotionally ready to carry a miracle.
Our requirements are rigorous for a reason: your health and safety are our non-negotiable priority. We adhere to the strictest medical guidelines to ensure you are physically and emotionally ready to carry a miracle.
Built On Ethics
Built On Ethics
Built On Ethics
Built On Ethics
Built On Ethics
Built On Ethics
Do You Qualify?
Do You Qualify?
Complete Eligibility Standards
Complete Eligibility Standards
Complete Eligibility Standards
Review the mandatory health, history, and lifestyle requirements needed to become a surrogate.
Review the mandatory health, history, and lifestyle requirements needed to become a surrogate.
Basic Eligibility & Health
Basic Eligibility & Health
To ensure a safe and legal journey, we have established a baseline of fundamental qualifications. These standards verify that you are legally eligible to participate in the program and physically prepared for a healthy pregnancy.
To ensure a safe and legal journey, we have established a baseline of fundamental qualifications. These standards verify that you are legally eligible to participate in the program and physically prepared for a healthy pregnancy.
U.S. Citizenship/Residency: You are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident with a valid Green Card (in some cases).
Age Range: You are between the ages of 21 and 42 years old.
BMI: A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 32 or lower.
No Pre-existing Conditions: Do not have any health conditions that can be exacerbated by pregnancy.
Smoke-Free Lifestyle: You are a non-smoker and do not use nicotine products, and you live in a smoke-free home.
Basic Eligibility & Health
To ensure a safe and legal journey, we have established a baseline of fundamental qualifications. These standards verify that you are legally eligible to participate in the program and physically prepared for a healthy pregnancy.
U.S. Citizenship/Residency: You are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident with a valid Green Card (in some cases).
Age Range: You are between the ages of 21 and 42 years old.
BMI: A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 32 or lower.
No Pre-existing Conditions: Do not have any health conditions that can be exacerbated by pregnancy.
Smoke-Free Lifestyle: You are a non-smoker and do not use nicotine products, and you live in a smoke-free home.
Pregnancy History
Pregnancy History
Your history of healthy pregnancies is the strongest indicator of a successful surrogacy journey. We look for candidates who have carried previous pregnancies to term without significant complications.
Your history of healthy pregnancies is the strongest indicator of a successful surrogacy journey. We look for candidates who have carried previous pregnancies to term without significant complications.
Proven Track Record: You have given birth to at least one healthy child that you are currently raising.
Delivery Limits: You have had no more than 3 previous C-sections.
Total Pregnancies: You have had no more than 5 total deliveries in your lifetime.
Pregnancy History
Your history of healthy pregnancies is the strongest indicator of a successful surrogacy journey. We look for candidates who have carried previous pregnancies to term without significant complications.
Proven Track Record: You have given birth to at least one healthy child that you are currently raising.
Delivery Limits: You have had no more than 3 previous C-sections.
Total Pregnancies: You have had no more than 5 total deliveries in your lifetime.
Lifestyle & Support
Lifestyle & Support
Surrogacy is an emotional journey that requires a stable environment and a resilient mindset. We ensure every surrogate has the support network and the motivation needed to thrive throughout the process.
Surrogacy is an emotional journey that requires a stable environment and a resilient mindset. We ensure every surrogate has the support network and the motivation needed to thrive throughout the process.
Reliable Support System: You have a dependable network of family or friends supporting your decision.
Emotional Stability: You are free of anxiety/depression medication and have no history of severe panic or bipolar disorders.
The Right Motivation: You are driven by altruism, viewing compensation as a benefit rather than the sole motive.
Open Heart: You are willing to involve Intended Parents and keep them updated throughout the journey.
Clean Background: You and your partner have no prior felony convictions.
Lifestyle & Support
Surrogacy is an emotional journey that requires a stable environment and a resilient mindset. We ensure every surrogate has the support network and the motivation needed to thrive throughout the process.
Reliable Support System: You have a dependable network of family or friends supporting your decision.
Emotional Stability: You are free of anxiety/depression medication and have no history of severe panic or bipolar disorders.
The Right Motivation: You are driven by altruism, viewing compensation as a benefit rather than the sole motive.
Open Heart: You are willing to involve Intended Parents and keep them updated throughout the journey.
Clean Background: You and your partner have no prior felony convictions.
The Process Commitment
The Process Commitment
Surrogacy is a medical partnership that involves specific procedures beyond a traditional pregnancy. You must be comfortable with the clinical aspects of IVF and the collaborative nature of the journey.
Surrogacy is a medical partnership that involves specific procedures beyond a traditional pregnancy. You must be comfortable with the clinical aspects of IVF and the collaborative nature of the journey.
IVF Medication: Comfortable administering prescribed hormone injections and fertility medications.
Medical Collaboration: Willing to collaborate with Intended Parents on major medical decisions.
Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel for medical screening and the embryo transfer procedure (expenses paid).
The Process Commitment
Surrogacy is a medical partnership that involves specific procedures beyond a traditional pregnancy. You must be comfortable with the clinical aspects of IVF and the collaborative nature of the journey.
IVF Medication: Comfortable administering prescribed hormone injections and fertility medications.
Medical Collaboration: Willing to collaborate with Intended Parents on major medical decisions.
Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel for medical screening and the embryo transfer procedure (expenses paid).
Financial Requirement
Financial Requirement
Financial stability is a prerequisite for a safe and supported journey. By ensuring that surrogacy is a choice rather than a necessity, we empower you to focus entirely on your health and well-being without the distraction of economic urgency.
Financial stability is a prerequisite for a safe and supported journey. By ensuring that surrogacy is a choice rather than a necessity, we empower you to focus entirely on your health and well-being without the distraction of economic urgency.
Income Stability: Surrogacy compensation is intended to be a supplement to your household income, not your sole source of financial support.
Financial Independence: You are not currently receiving government financial assistance (such as cash aid or public housing).
Stable Living Situation: You have a stable, secure living environment suitable for a pregnancy.
Financial Requirement
Financial stability is a prerequisite for a safe and supported journey. By ensuring that surrogacy is a choice rather than a necessity, we empower you to focus entirely on your health and well-being without the distraction of economic urgency.
Income Stability: Surrogacy compensation is intended to be a supplement to your household income, not your sole source of financial support.
Financial Independence: You are not currently receiving government financial assistance (such as cash aid or public housing).
Stable Living Situation: You have a stable, secure living environment suitable for a pregnancy.
Transparency
Transparency
Understanding Disqualifications
Understanding Disqualifications
Understanding Disqualifications
Certain medical conditions may increase the risk of surrogacy to an unsafe level. While we encourage you to apply if you are unsure, the following conditions are typically automatic disqualifiers.
Certain medical conditions may increase the risk of surrogacy to an unsafe level. While we encourage you to apply if you are unsure, the following conditions are typically automatic disqualifiers.
The "Hard No" List
The "Hard No" List
Automatic Disqualifiers
Automatic Disqualifiers
Chronic Medical Conditions: History of Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or Type 1 Diabetes.
Reproductive Health: History of Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or uterine abnormalities (such as a unicornuate or bicornuate uterus).
Reproductive Health: History of Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or uterine abnormalities (such as a unicornuate or bicornuate uterus).
Pregnancy Complications: A history of Preeclampsia or Eclampsia in your most recent pregnancy.
Pregnancy Complications: A history of Preeclampsia or Eclampsia in your most recent pregnancy.
Infectious Diseases: Positive status for HIV or Hepatitis.
Infectious Diseases: Positive status for HIV or Hepatitis.
Mental Health Diagnoses: A diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or severe panic disorders.
Mental Health Diagnoses: A diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or severe panic disorders.
Permanent Birth Control: Current use of Essure coils (Tubal ligation is okay, but Essure is a disqualifier).
Permanent Birth Control: Current use of Essure coils (Tubal ligation is okay, but Essure is a disqualifier).
The "Hard No" List
Automatic Disqualifiers
Chronic Medical Conditions: History of Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or Type 1 Diabetes.
Reproductive Health: History of Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or uterine abnormalities (such as a unicornuate or bicornuate uterus).
Pregnancy Complications: A history of Preeclampsia or Eclampsia in your most recent pregnancy.
Infectious Diseases: Positive status for HIV or Hepatitis.
Mental Health Diagnoses: A diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or severe panic disorders.
Permanent Birth Control: Current use of Essure coils (Tubal ligation is okay, but Essure is a disqualifier).
The "Yes, You Can" List
The "Yes, You Can" List
Common Misconceptions
Common Misconceptions
You had your tubes tied: Yes! Tubal ligation does not prevent gestational surrogacy since we do not use your eggs.
You had your tubes tied: Yes! Tubal ligation does not prevent gestational surrogacy since we do not use your eggs.
You had Gestational Diabetes: Yes! As long as it was controlled by diet only (not medication), you may still qualify.
You had Gestational Diabetes: Yes! As long as it was controlled by diet only (not medication), you may still qualify.
You have HPV/HSV: Yes! As long as you have not had an outbreak or used antivirals within the last 12 months, this is often acceptable.
You have HPV/HSV: Yes! As long as you have not had an outbreak or used antivirals within the last 12 months, this is often acceptable.
You had a Miscarriage: Yes! One previous miscarriage does not automatically disqualify you, depending on your wider pregnancy history.
You had a Miscarriage: Yes! One previous miscarriage does not automatically disqualify you, depending on your wider pregnancy history.
The "Yes, You Can" List
Common Misconceptions
You had your tubes tied: Yes! Tubal ligation does not prevent gestational surrogacy since we do not use your eggs.
You had Gestational Diabetes: Yes! As long as it was controlled by diet only (not medication), you may still qualify.
You have HPV/HSV: Yes! As long as you have not had an outbreak or used antivirals within the last 12 months, this is often acceptable.
You had a Miscarriage: Yes! One previous miscarriage does not automatically disqualify you, depending on your wider pregnancy history.
Ready to start your journey?
Ready to start your journey?
See if you qualify in under 5 minutes. One application. Multiple opportunities. Your choice.
See if you qualify in under 5 minutes. One application. Multiple opportunities. Your choice.
Ready to start your journey?
See if you qualify in under 5 minutes. One application. Multiple opportunities. Your choice.
Curious about the rewards?
Curious about the rewards?
Discover how your generosity is honored with a life- changing financial package.
Discover how your generosity is honored with a life- changing financial package.
Curious about the rewards?
Discover how your generosity is honored with a life- changing financial package.
FAQs
FAQs
Getting You the Answers You Need.
Getting You the Answers You Need.
Getting You the Answers You Need.
Surrogacy is a big commitment, and it’s normal to have questions. Here are honest answers to the things potential surrogates ask us most.
Surrogacy is a big commitment, and it’s normal to have questions. Here are honest answers to the things potential surrogates ask us most.
What is the difference between Gestational Surrogacy and Traditional Surrogacy?
The main difference lies in genetics.
In Gestational Surrogacy (the only type Bornvia facilitates), the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby; she carries an embryo created via IVF using the Intended Parents' or donors' genetic material.
Traditional Surrogacy involves the surrogate using her own egg, meaning she is biologically related to the child. For legal and emotional clarity, our program focuses exclusively on gestational carriers.
How do I start the application process?
Getting started is simple. You can complete our initial online application in about 10 minutes. Once submitted, our team will review your details and reach out within 24 hours to discuss the next steps.
Why should I work with an agency instead of doing it independently?
An agency acts as your safety net and project manager. Independent surrogacy requires you to manage your own legal contracts, payment schedules, and medical coordination, which can be overwhelming.
At Bornvia, we connect you to vetted agencies to handle every logistical detail—from screening and matching to legal representation and counseling—so you can focus entirely on a healthy pregnancy while we handle any challenges that arise.
I submitted my application. What happens next?
After we receive your application, we will contact you within 1 business day. If you meet the initial criteria, you will get access to our secure Surrogate Portal. Here, you will complete the necessary intake forms, including your medical history, insurance details, and matching preferences. Once our team has reviewed your records, we will schedule a comprehensive screening call for you and your support person.
What is the difference between Gestational Surrogacy and Traditional Surrogacy?
The main difference lies in genetics.
In Gestational Surrogacy (the only type Bornvia facilitates), the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby; she carries an embryo created via IVF using the Intended Parents' or donors' genetic material.
Traditional Surrogacy involves the surrogate using her own egg, meaning she is biologically related to the child. For legal and emotional clarity, our program focuses exclusively on gestational carriers.
How do I start the application process?
Getting started is simple. You can complete our initial online application in about 10 minutes. Once submitted, our team will review your details and reach out within 24 hours to discuss the next steps.
Why should I work with an agency instead of doing it independently?
An agency acts as your safety net and project manager. Independent surrogacy requires you to manage your own legal contracts, payment schedules, and medical coordination, which can be overwhelming.
At Bornvia, we connect you to vetted agencies to handle every logistical detail—from screening and matching to legal representation and counseling—so you can focus entirely on a healthy pregnancy while we handle any challenges that arise.
I submitted my application. What happens next?
After we receive your application, we will contact you within 1 business day. If you meet the initial criteria, you will get access to our secure Surrogate Portal. Here, you will complete the necessary intake forms, including your medical history, insurance details, and matching preferences. Once our team has reviewed your records, we will schedule a comprehensive screening call for you and your support person.
What is the difference between Gestational Surrogacy and Traditional Surrogacy?
The main difference lies in genetics.
In Gestational Surrogacy (the only type Bornvia facilitates), the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby; she carries an embryo created via IVF using the Intended Parents' or donors' genetic material.
Traditional Surrogacy involves the surrogate using her own egg, meaning she is biologically related to the child. For legal and emotional clarity, our program focuses exclusively on gestational carriers.
How do I start the application process?
Getting started is simple. You can complete our initial online application in about 10 minutes. Once submitted, our team will review your details and reach out within 24 hours to discuss the next steps.
Why should I work with an agency instead of doing it independently?
An agency acts as your safety net and project manager. Independent surrogacy requires you to manage your own legal contracts, payment schedules, and medical coordination, which can be overwhelming.
At Bornvia, we connect you to vetted agencies to handle every logistical detail—from screening and matching to legal representation and counseling—so you can focus entirely on a healthy pregnancy while we handle any challenges that arise.
I submitted my application. What happens next?
After we receive your application, we will contact you within 1 business day. If you meet the initial criteria, you will get access to our secure Surrogate Portal. Here, you will complete the necessary intake forms, including your medical history, insurance details, and matching preferences. Once our team has reviewed your records, we will schedule a comprehensive screening call for you and your support person.
The Surrogate Journey
Become a Surrogate
Become a Surrogate
Join the network of leading agencies who trust Bornvia to power their matching. Secure a consistent, screened supply of surrogates today and stop turning intended parents away.
Join the network of leading agencies who trust Bornvia to power their matching. Secure a consistent, screened supply of surrogates today and stop turning intended parents away.
The Surrogate Journey
Become a Surrogate
Join the network of leading agencies who trust Bornvia to power their matching. Secure a consistent, screened supply of surrogates today and stop turning intended parents away.
Surrogacy - Your Journey Guided by You.
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Surrogacy - Your Journey Guided by You.
Built on Ethics.
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