For those considering becoming a surrogate, there are a series of requirements for surrogacy in Connecticut that you need to meet to move along with the process. Surrogacy is a physically and emotionally sensitive process, and we want you to be able to prepare for success in your surrogacy journey. If you are seriously considering becoming a surrogate, read on to learn more about the basic requirements and approval process.
You can get started on your surrogacy journey at any time by filling out our online form or calling us at 1-800-875-2229(BABY). Begin your steps through the process today.
Step 1: Basic Qualifications for Surrogacy in Connecticut
There are a set of basic qualifications that are required for all prospective surrogates before they can get too far into the process. The basic required standards include:
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Be between the ages of 21-40
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Have a healthy BMI, as determined by your doctor
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Have carried at least one pregnancy successfully to term
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Be raising a child of your own in your own home
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No major complications in your previous pregnancies
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Be off anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medication for 12 months
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Have no new tattoos or piercings within 12 months of starting the process
Step 2: Initial Application to Become a Surrogate
If you meet the basic requirements to become a surrogate in Connecticut, you can continue with the surrogate screening process. The first step is to fill out our initial application for surrogates. The application ensures you meet the requirements listed above. One of our surrogacy specialists will review your application and be in touch with you within 24 hours.
Step 3: Social and Medical History Form
The next step in the requirements to become a surrogate in Connecticut is to obtain your social and medical history. During this stage, we will gather information about you and your family’s medical background to ensure you are medically viable as a candidate for surrogacy. Our agency will collect information and documents such as:
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Your insurance card and policy manual in a PDF
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A copy of your driver’s license
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A signed medical release for us to access your medical records from past pregnancies and deliveries
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A letter from your OB/GYN recommending you as a surrogate
Step 4: In-Home Assessment of Surrogate
The goal of the in-home assessment is to determine if your home environment is safe for the health of you and the baby. A licensed social worker will visit your home and sit down with you and each of the adults living with you. The social worker will ask questions about your motivation for surrogacy, any fears or concerns, and learn more about what your spouse or partner’s commitment to surrogacy is like.
In addition to these qualifications to become a surrogate in Connecticut, we have also found that taking steps to emotionally prepare for the journey can make for a more positive process. In the interviews between you, your significant other and a licensed therapist, we will include various topics, including:
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Personality testing
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The “what-ifs” that could happen during the process
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How you might feel when giving the baby to the intended parents after delivery
Step 5: Medical Evaluation Requirement for Surrogacy in Connecticut
This is the big step. It will determine if you are medically able to assist intended parents in achieving their dreams of parenthood. In the final part of the requirements to become a surrogate in Connecticut, you will receive a medical evaluation at the intended parents’ fertility clinic. This will confirm that you are physically ready for embryo transfer and pregnancy. This is the final step before you can enter into a legal contract with the intended parents.
American Surrogacy is required to screen prospective surrogates by the standards and recommendations of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), which include:
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Review of personal and sexual history
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Physical exam to include Saline Infusion Sonohysterography (SIS)
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Lab testing – blood and urine test
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Letter from a physician stating you passed the screening and are capable of carrying a baby to term
Do you feel you meet the criteria to become a surrogate in Connecticut? Fill out our free form to get started today.