Surrogate Eligibility & Required Conduct
New York Surrogacy Center has strict eligibility requirements for our surrogates in an effort to provide the best possible chance for a successful match and pregnancy.
If you are interested in becoming a surrogate, please review the eligibility criteria below to determine if you are eligible to apply.
Do I Qualify?

- Must be between the ages of 21 and 45
- Must have had at least one term pregnancy (37 weeks) without significant complications
- Must not have had more than five deliveries
- Must not have had more than three C-sections
- Must not have had more than one miscarriage
- Must not have had more than one still birth
- Must be in good mental and physical health
- Must have a BMI below 35
- Must not have ever been diagnosed with Hepatitis B or active/untreated Hepatitis C
- Must not have HIV or any current or active STDs or STIs
- Must not have any unresolved or ongoing issues with eating disorders
- Must not have any prior issues with severe post-partum depression
- Must be able to provide informed consent to engage in a surrogacy arrangement
- Must not consume alcohol to excess while not pregnant and must not consume alcohol or marijuana while pregnant or going through a transfer cycle
- Must not smoke cigarettes
- No non-sterile tattoos or body piercings within the last twelve months
- Must have no prior indicated findings of child abuse
- Must have no disqualifying criminal convictions
- Must not be on probation or parole
- Must not be a current victim of domestic violence
- Must have a stable family environment with adequate support system
- Must have the consent of spouse, if married
- Must not have travelled to any country identified by the CDC as being at risk for Zika infection within the last 12 months (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information)
- Must be willing to submit to an HIV/STD screening
- Must be willing to submit to a comprehensive medical examination by a qualified medical professional, including sexual health history and clinical examination
- Must be willing to submit to a comprehensive mental health screening/psychosocial evaluation by a qualified mental health practitioner to discuss the anticipated emotional impact of surrogacy
- Must be willing to submit to additional medical or laboratory testing as determined by the healthcare professional in accordance with professional medical standards issued by ASRM and/or ACOG

Surrogates working with New York Surrogacy Center are also required to adhere to certain standards of conduct while pregnant to ensure the best possible chance of delivery of a healthy baby. Below are the required standards:
- Must not smoke cigarettes or be around second-hand smoke of any kind
- Must not consume alcohol or marijuana while pregnant
- Must not use any type of illegal drugs
- Must not use any prescription or over-the-counter medication unless approved by OBGYN
- Must follow all doctor’s recommendations with respect to:
- Foods that are safe to consume during pregnancy
- Limitations on physical activity
- Restrictions regarding travel, including locations where it is unsafe to travel during pregnancy
- Must follow all medical recomendations and CDC guidelines regarding safety precautions for Covid-19
- Must not travel to any country identified by the CDC as being at risk of Zika infection (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information)
- Must attend all prenatal and pregnancy-related medical appointments and follow all recommendations of treating physician
- Must not use a sauna, hot tub or steam room
- Must not change or have contact with cat litter
- Must not engage in dangerous or hazardous activities (i.e., rock climbing, sky diving, etc.)
- Must not obtain any non-sterile tattoos or body piercings
- Must only engage in protected sexual contact
- Must maintain employment if health insurance coverage is provided through employment, or be willing to obtain COBRA or other independent health insurance coverage without surrogacy exclusion or pre-existing condition exclusion for ongoing pregnancy
- Must notify NYSC of any plans to move from your current state of residence
- Must maintain regular communication with NYSC
- Must maintain regular communication with intended parents
- Must notify NYSC if there are any substantial or material changes to the information provided in surrogate application
- Must be between the ages of 21 and 45
- Must have had at least one term pregnancy (37 weeks) without significant complications
- Must not have had more than five deliveries
- Must not have had more than three C-sections
- Must not have had more than one miscarriage
- Must not have had more than one still birth
- Must be in good mental and physical health
- Must have a BMI below 35
- Must not have ever been diagnosed with Hepatitis B or active/untreated Hepatitis C
- Must not have HIV or any current or active STDs or STIs
- Must not have any unresolved or ongoing issues with eating disorders
- Must not have any prior issues with severe post-partum depression
- Must be able to provide informed consent to engage in a surrogacy arrangement
- Must not consume alcohol to excess while not pregnant and must not consume alcohol or marijuana while pregnant or going through a transfer cycle
- Must not smoke cigarettes
- No non-sterile tattoos or body piercings within the last twelve months
- Must have no prior indicated findings of child abuse
- Must have no disqualifying criminal convictions
- Must not be on probation or parole
- Must not be a current victim of domestic violence
- Must have a stable family environment with adequate support system
- Must have the consent of spouse, if married
- Must not have travelled to any country identified by the CDC as being at risk for Zika infection within the last 12 months (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information)
- Must be willing to submit to an HIV/STD screening
- Must be willing to submit to a comprehensive medical examination by a qualified medical professional, including sexual health history and clinical examination
- Must be willing to submit to a comprehensive mental health screening/psychosocial evaluation by a qualified mental health practitioner to discuss the anticipated emotional impact of surrogacy
- Must be willing to submit to additional medical or laboratory testing as determined by the healthcare professional in accordance with professional medical standards issued by ASRM and/or ACOG

Surrogates working with New York Surrogacy Center are also required to adhere to certain standards of conduct while pregnant to ensure the best possible chance of delivery of a healthy baby. Below are the required standards:
- Must not smoke cigarettes or be around second-hand smoke of any kind
- Must not consume alcohol or marijuana while pregnant
- Must not use any type of illegal drugs
- Must not use any prescription or over-the-counter medication unless approved by OBGYN
- Must follow all doctor’s recommendations with respect to:
- Foods that are safe to consume during pregnancy
- Limitations on physical activity
- Restrictions regarding travel, including locations where it is unsafe to travel during pregnancy
- Must follow all medical recomendations and CDC guidelines regarding safety precautions for Covid-19
- Must not travel to any country identified by the CDC as being at risk of Zika infection (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information)
- Must attend all prenatal and pregnancy-related medical appointments and follow all recommendations of treating physician
- Must not use a sauna, hot tub or steam room
- Must not change or have contact with cat litter
- Must not engage in dangerous or hazardous activities (i.e., rock climbing, sky diving, etc.)
- Must not obtain any non-sterile tattoos or body piercings
- Must only engage in protected sexual contact
- Must maintain employment if health insurance coverage is provided through employment, or be willing to obtain COBRA or other independent health insurance coverage without surrogacy exclusion or pre-existing condition exclusion for ongoing pregnancy
- Must notify NYSC of any plans to move from your current state of residence
- Must maintain regular communication with NYSC
- Must maintain regular communication with intended parents
- Must notify NYSC if there are any substantial or material changes to the information provided in surrogate application