Miscarriages are not a disqualifying factor when trying to become a surrogate. This is something that is taken on a case by case basis. Each case will be taken into consideration when trying to figure out if becoming a surrogate after miscarriage is possible.
There are a number of considerations taken during the application process, and your surrogacy specialist will be able to walk you through the entire journey.
Contact us if you’re ready to begin your surrogate journey. Our surrogacy specialists are ready to assist you.
Can You Be a Surrogate if You’ve Had a Miscarriage?
Yes. Having experienced a miscarriage will not disqualify you from becoming a surrogate. However, if you’ve experienced multiple miscarriages, this may affect your eligibility for surrogacy.
There are many different reasons as to why women experience miscarriages. Sometimes there are tangible causes and other times they’re unexplained. If you are planning to become a surrogate after a miscarriage, it’s important to understand the circumstances surrounding the miscarriage. If you previously had a miscarriage and then a healthy pregnancy afterwards, you will likely be eligible to pursue surrogacy.
There are a few things that can be a cause for concern when trying to become a surrogate after miscarriage. If any of the conditions below have applied to you during previous pregnancies, it may be difficult to qualify for surrogacy. These complications include:
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Preeclampsia: A severe high-blood pressure disorder occurring during pregnancy or following birth
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Pre-term labor – This would be any labor that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy
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Late-term miscarriage – A miscarriage occurring between 12 and 24 weeks of pregnancy
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Multiple miscarriages – If miscarriage is very common in your fertility history
It’s important to explain your history to your surrogacy specialist during your application process. They will be able to help determine if surrogacy post miscarriage is right for you.
Our Surrogate Medical Screening Process
This is the final stage of our surrogate screening process. This will be what determines your personal answer to “Can I become a surrogate if I’ve had a miscarriage?”
You will have already matched with parents and be preparing for an embryo transfer with their fertility clinic. Your fertility and ability to carry a child will be evaluated in this medical screening process. Through this exam, the fertility specialist will be able to determine if you are able to safely carry a baby for someone else.
The medical evaluation will evaluate:
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Review of personal and sexual history
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Physical exam to include Saline Infusion Sonohysterography
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Lab testing – blood and urine
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Letter from physician
Are You Emotionally Ready to Become a Surrogate?
Everyone processes miscarriages differently. If you’ve experienced a miscarriage(s) that was physically or emotionally traumatic for you, it’s important that you’ve processed this loss and/or are coping with it in healthy and effective ways. Assess whether or not you feel ready to become pregnant again and that you’re prepared to carry a child that isn’t yours.
As part of our screening process, you will undergo a psychological evaluation. While we don’t expect you to be completely over the loss of any previous pregnancies, it’s important that it isn’t emotionally impacting you in a way that will negatively affect your surrogacy experience. If your psychological screening determines that you are not mentally or emotionally ready to become a surrogate, you may not be able to move forward with the surrogacy process at this time.
Here are some helpful resources to help you cope with pregnancy loss:
How to Have a Healthy Surrogate Pregnancy
It is important to everyone to have a healthy pregnancy, especially if you are a surrogate who has experienced a miscarriage. Some things you can do to create a healthy pregnancy include:
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Take a prenatal vitamin
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Limit caffeine
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Eat a healthy diet and exercise
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Talk to a mental health provider
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Attend your regularly scheduled OB appointments
There are so many deserving people out there who are trying to become parents. They are just waiting on the perfect surrogate to match with to bring this child into the world. Becoming a surrogate after miscarriage is completely possible, and we can help you get started. Contact us to begin your application process.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional for any questions or concerns regarding medical conditions and surrogacy eligibility.