Qualifications of a Gestational Carrier

• Must be between the age of 21 and 39
• Body Mass Index (BMI) under 30
• Healthy lifestyle
• Must pass physical and psychological evaluation
• Have had at least one successful/uncomplicated pregnancy and birth to term
• Currently not breast feeding (must have 3 normal periods after weaning)
• No more than 5 pregnancies including no more than 2 c-sections (the surrogacy can be the 6th)
• Non-smoking, No history of alcoholism, drug abuse or depression
• No drinking for duration of pregnancy
• Willing to limit or eliminate caffeine for duration of pregnancy
• Supportive and stable living situation
• No criminal record
• Not currently on public assistance
• Living in the United States

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