Eligibility
The Surrogacy Standard
Background
- Pass background check
- No criminal history
Psychological
Pass a comprehensive psychological evaluation, including a clinical interview
Reproductive History
- At least one pregnancy
- No complications
- Singleton 37 weeks +
- Twins 34 weeks +
- Ideally no more than 3 c-sections
Lifestyle
- No history of drug or alcohol abuse
- No abusive home environment
Medical
- Thorough medical evaluation, including tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Mental Health
No mental disorders i.e. anxiety, depression or bipolar
BMI
BMI between 18 and 30, some clinics allow up to 35.
States of Residency
Where surrogacy is risky or not legal, applications will not be accepted. "Illinois"
Financial
Not on government assistance
US Surrogacy Law Map: What you need to know
The surrogacy journey can be complex and confusing, especially because every single process must align with the surrogacy laws set by each state. With no Federal laws guiding surrogacy in the United States, some states have come up with laws which allow for different surrogacy processes, arrangements and parental rights.
In surrogacy-friendly states, the law favors surrogacy and grants pre-birth orders to individuals and intended parents. This means that the intended parents are declared the legal parents of the unborn child. Before making surrogacy arrangements, your fertility and surrogacy agency and attorney will walk you through understanding these laws so you are protected from any legal issues that may arise.
Reference: ASRM Surrogacy by State Resource
**REMEMBER EVERY FERTILITY CLINIC IS DIFFERENT IN WHAT THEY APPROVE. State laws and regulations change, please check with your clinics prior to moving forward.**
Free
Private consultation
Our 30-minute consultation is designed specifically for intended parents seeking clarity, guidance and next steps. During this private conversation, you'll meet with Jessica and Amanda to learn more about the matching process, ask questions and explore whether Little Seed Match is the right fit for your journey. This is not a sales call or commitment - just an intentional space to understand your options, your timeline and how independent matching works before moving forward.