Surrogate Disqualifications

If you are considering going through with a surrogate procedure you should be well
aware of things that might disqualify you from moving forward. There are set rules when it
comes to becoming a surrogate to help protect the surrogate, baby, and the intended parents.
Below are a list of things that you should be well aware of and make sure that they do not
disqualify you from the process before you get too deep into it.
 PCOS: Having PCOS creates a higher risk of gestational diabetes, endometrial cancer, as
well as preeclampsia. For the health of the surrogate and the baby those with PCOS are
typically disqualified from becoming a surrogate.
 Preeclampsia: Preeclampsia can show signs of high blood pressure, protein in the
carrier’s urine, as well as kidney damage. If there is any reason to believe that the
surrogate has a history of preeclampsia they would be disqualified.
 Unhealthy BMI: Those with a BMI greater than 32 should plan to lose some weight
before becoming a surrogate. This does not disqualify you forever, but it will disqualify
you until you are able to successfully lose weight. There are too many health
complications involved with surrogates with a BMI greater than 32.
 Gestational Diabetes: Those with Type 1 diabetes are automatically disqualified for
their own safety. If the potential surrogate has a history of gestational diabetes or
increased risk factors, they will also be disqualified.
 Endometriosis: This is the process where the uterus grows outside of the womb and
would make carrying a baby to term rather difficult. This will disqualify the surrogate
procedure.
 Multiple C-Sections: While a single c-section will not qualify a potential candidate,
several repeat c-sections will. The reason being is that there are increased risks involved
with repeat c-sections.
 Other health conditions: If the potential surrogate has any health conditions that could
pose as a risk to themselves or the baby during pregnancy they will be disqualified from
the start.