Surrogate Requirements

The qualifications to become a surrogate mother require all eligible candidates to:

• Want to give a beautiful gift to another family
• Be between the ages of 21 and 44
• Be a mother herself. All eligible candidates have given birth previously and still live with their child(ren). Women who have had over five C-section births or more are not eligible
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Have no history of pregnancy complications
• Have a BMI (Body Mass Index) count of 35 or below
• Be in good physical health, with no chronic medical conditions
• Be a nonsmoker
• Have no history of illicit drug use or alcohol dependence
• Have a driving licence or access to reliable transportation
• Be financially stable, with proof of income
• Have a clean record, with no previous indictable offences. This rule also applies to any other adult in your household, like your spouse
• Be in good mental health. Candidates with a history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder are unfortunately not eligible
• Not currently be taking medication deemed unsafe for pregnancy — this includes medication for mental health issues like anxiety or depression. If you have the ability to safely wean from the medication, you may still be eligible