Surrogate Requirements - ANU Fertility Consultants

Surrogate Mother Requirements

If you are considering being a surrogate for someone, then these requirements would be important for you to consider.

Be between the ages of 21- 40
Must have given birth to at least one child and maintain custody of that child.
Live in a clean and stable home environment.
Must not smoke or take any illegal substances or medications that have not been prescribed for her.
Surrogate, as well as her spouse, partner or significant other must not have any criminal background.
Have a positive support system to help her through the surrogacy.
Have reliable transportation for appointments
Meet the qualification of the BMI Index used by most IVF clinic.
Single moms are welcome, we just encourage they have extensive local family support.
Take all medications as prescribed by the clinic.
Be willing to undergo a Psychological Assessment

Sexual Activity

Each IVF clinic will have its own protocol and restrictions for sexual activity. At most clinics, the surrogate will be asked to either abstain from sexual relations entirely or to use a combination of effective barriers prior to starting any of the injectable medications and to completely abstain from the beginning of medications until cleared by the primary IVF physician. This is usually, in our experience, two weeks before and after the transfer. This will be depending on the ongoing status of the pregnancy and the orders of the physician. Surrogates will also be asked to stop any heavy exercising during the medication stage and possibly throughout the pregnancy if there is difficulty with the pregnancy. This will also be determined by the primary IVF physician.