Becoming a Surrogate Without Previous Pregnancy Experience: Is it Possible?
Patriot Conceptions' current agency standard requires one to five prior live births. An applicant without a prior live birth does not meet that starting criterion.
Why prior history is reviewed
Prior pregnancy and delivery records give the fertility clinic information about how an applicant previously experienced pregnancy and birth. They may also help the applicant make a more informed personal decision about another pregnancy. A prior uncomplicated pregnancy does not guarantee that a future pregnancy will be uncomplicated or successful.
This is an agency program standard, not a universal statement of law and not medical clearance. Other agencies and clinics may use different criteria. State law, clinic protocol, and case facts must be confirmed by the responsible professionals rather than inferred from a general article.
Patriot Conceptions can explain current intake criteria and coordinate authorized records. The fertility clinic makes the medical-clearance decision, a qualified mental-health professional owns any clinical evaluation, and independent counsel advises each party on legal requirements.
Surrogacy is a legal and medical-adjacent topic. This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 29, 2023.
Becoming a Surrogate Without Previous Pregnancy Experience: Is it Possible?
Patriot Conceptions' current agency standard requires one to five prior live births. An applicant without a prior live birth does not meet that starting criterion.
Why prior history is reviewed
Prior pregnancy and delivery records give the fertility clinic information about how an applicant previously experienced pregnancy and birth. They may also help the applicant make a more informed personal decision about another pregnancy. A prior uncomplicated pregnancy does not guarantee that a future pregnancy will be uncomplicated or successful.
This is an agency program standard, not a universal statement of law and not medical clearance. Other agencies and clinics may use different criteria. State law, clinic protocol, and case facts must be confirmed by the responsible professionals rather than inferred from a general article.
Patriot Conceptions can explain current intake criteria and coordinate authorized records. The fertility clinic makes the medical-clearance decision, a qualified mental-health professional owns any clinical evaluation, and independent counsel advises each party on legal requirements.
For your own case, confirm legal and medical details with your attorney and clinic.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 29, 2023.