Screening
By the time you see her profile, she has already been through all of this.
We follow the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s recommendations for gestational carriers, and in several places we go further. Here is exactly what every Angel Heart Surrogacy surrogate completes, and where our criteria are stricter than the guidance.
Baseline criteria
Who can apply.
Applicants who do not meet these are declined kindly at the first step, before anyone's time is spent.
| Criterion | Angel Heart Surrogacy | ASRM guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 21 to 42 | 21 to 45 preferred |
| Previous pregnancy | At least one full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy, and raising her child | At least one full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy |
| Previous deliveries | No more than 5, and no more than 3 by cesarean | No more than 5, and no more than 3 by cesarean |
| Body mass index | 18.5 to 32 | Assessed by the physician |
| Since last delivery | At least 6 months, and not breastfeeding at transfer | Not specified |
| Nicotine and drugs | None, including vaping and cannabis, for her and her household during the journey | Screening recommended |
| Residence | Lives in a state where compensated gestational surrogacy is supported | Not specified |
| Citizenship | U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident | Not specified |
ASRM guidance refers to the Society’s 2022 committee opinion, Recommendations for practices using gestational carriers. Your fertility clinic makes the final medical decision.
The screening
Six stages before a profile is written.
Angel Heart Surrogacy completes the first five. Your clinic completes the medical clearance after you match.
01
Minutes
Pre-qualification
Our online application checks the baseline criteria straight away, so that no one waits weeks to learn they are not eligible.02
Week 1
Intake conversation
A call with a Angel Heart Surrogacy coordinator about her life, her family, her support, her motivation and what she hopes the experience will be.03
Weeks 2–5
Obstetric and medical records
We obtain records for every prior pregnancy and delivery, with her written authorization, and have them reviewed for complications such as preterm birth, preeclampsia or hemorrhage.04
Weeks 2–5
Background checks
Criminal background checks for her and every adult in her home, conducted with written consent under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.05
Weeks 3–6
Home and support interview
A video visit to her home and a conversation with her partner, if she has one, about stability, childcare, work and who will help her during the pregnancy.06
After you match
Psychological evaluation and medical clearance
A licensed mental health professional completes a clinical interview and standardized testing. Your fertility clinic completes her medical evaluation. Both must clear her before contracts are finalized.
