Many couples dream of becoming parents, but not every couple can carry a baby to full-term or at all. Due to various fertility issues or even in the case of male gay couples, a couple wanting to become parents might have to look for surrogates. Being an HIV patient is also a condition that might make you feel like you can never be a parent; however, with affordable and safe surrogacy options available today, you can definitely fulfill your dream of becoming parents.
When you are looking to find an egg donor to become parents, there are certain things you should keep in mind. First and foremost, it is crucial to find a surrogate who is healthy mentally, physically, and emotionally because carrying a baby to full-term comes with lots of challenges.
If you decide to choose a surrogate via an agency like Gateway Surrogacy, we will make sure to match you with candidates who are ready to carry a child for another couple with their hearts and minds. However, here are some things you should consider before choosing the right person to help you carry your baby:
- Health history: The health of the surrogate mom plays just as much of an essential role as of the intended parents. We choose only the people wishing to become surrogate mothers who are healthy all around – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Even though we already have their medical history, we forward all the important details to the intended parents if they want to take a look at it.
- BMI: We choose surrogates with BMI (Body Mass Index) of no less than 19 and no more than 33. The BMI determines whether there would be any complications during the pregnancy or after delivery for the baby. If the BMI of the surrogate is less or more, it might take twice or thrice the time to become pregnant, which will require more embryos, money, time, transfers, etc.
- Age: Although many intended parents ask for younger candidates to carry their baby, age normally does not play a huge role in determining if they are a great fit. We normally choose candidates between 21 to 40 years of age so that pregnancy is without any complications. Any candidate between this age range with an ideal BMI would be able to carry your baby to full-term.
- Willingness: Willingness from both the surrogate and intended parents is important if you want to experience a successful pregnancy. Most of the time, we will set up a meeting between both parties so that they can talk openly about their desires and requirements.
