At Pacific Surrogacy and Egg Donation, we strive to make your journey to parenthood as smooth as possible. Navigating the journey to parenthood through surrogacy or egg donation can be both exciting and complex. This page is designed to provide intended parents with information on the necessary requirements for pursuing surrogacy or becoming an egg donor recipient. Whether you are considering surrogacy or egg donation, it is important to understand the medical, legal, and psychological prerequisites for a successful pregnancy so that you are well-prepared for each step of your path to parenthood.
Eligibility Criteria
For Surrogacy
- Age: Intended parents should typically be between 21 and 55 years old. For ethical reasons and consistent with most U.S. clinics, the maximum age is 55 for a single parent or a combined age of 110 for couples. This helps ensure a stable and supportive environment for the child.
- Health: Intended parents must be in good health, capable of supporting the surrogacy process. This includes a medical history review and physical examination to ensure they can manage the demands of parenthood.
- Medical Need: Intended parents must be in good health, capable of supporting the surrogacy process. This includes a medical history review and physical examination to ensure they can manage the demands of parenthood.
For Egg Donation
- Age: Intended parents should typically be between 21 and 55 years old.
- Health: Intended parents must be in good health to support the egg donation process. This includes a medical history review and physical examination.
- Medical Need: Intended parents must be in good health to support the egg donation process. This includes a medical history review and physical examination.
General Requirements
- Stable Relationship: We welcome all individuals and couples. Those in relationships should demonstrate stability and mutual commitment, providing a secure environment for the child. We will discuss your support network and home stability during the initial consultation.
- Financial Stability: Intended parents must have the financial means to support the surrogacy or egg donation process, covering medical, legal, and associated costs. A clear financial plan helps alleviate stress and ensures preparedness for the journey.
Legal and Psychological Requirements
- Legal Consultation: Intended parents must consult with a qualified reproductive attorney to understand the legal aspects of surrogacy or egg donation. This includes drafting contracts that outline the responsibilities and rights of all parties, covering parental rights, financial obligations, and contingency plans. Proper legal guidance helps navigate the complexities of the process.
- Psychological Evaluation: A psychological evaluation may be required to ensure intended parents are mentally and emotionally prepared for the journey. This includes an interview and standardized testing by a licensed mental health professional. The evaluation helps identify potential emotional challenges and ensures readiness for the surrogacy or egg donation process.
- Support System: A strong support system is essential. Family, friends, and professionals can provide emotional and practical support. This network helps manage the emotional highs and lows of the process, ensuring intended parents are not facing the journey alone. For single parents, identifying a primary support person early is crucial.
Embryo Quality
- Embryo Assessment: A strong support system is essential. Family, friends, and professionals can provide emotional and practical support. This network helps manage the emotional highs and lows of the process, ensuring intended parents are not facing the journey alone. For single parents, identifying a primary support person early is crucial.
By meeting these requirements, you help ensure a positive and successful surrogacy or egg donation experience. We are here to support you every step of the way on your journey to parenthood.
