What Are the Requirements to be a Surrogate Mother in Florida
A surrogate mother- also called a gestational surrogate-is a woman who carries a baby for intended parents.
Making the decision to become a surrogate mother is both exciting and life-changing. It’s not only about helping intended parents, but you are also getting the chance to experience pregnancy with compensation.
Are you planning to be a surrogate mother soon? Then, working with a surrogacy lawyer, Adoption & Surrogacy, Charlotte H. Danciu, P.A., Attorney at Law, can be an excellent choice for you. Once contacted, we will help you understand the surrogacy process. Additionally, a discussion with us will help make the entire process easier.
The first step in the surrogacy process is determining whether or not you are eligible to qualify as a surrogate mother. Surrogacy law in Florida is very clear when it comes to these matters, as it prioritizes the health and safety of both the surrogate and the baby involved.
Requirements to Be a Surrogate Mother
- Your age should be between 21 and 42 years.
- You must be mentally and physically healthy, with no history of drug use or smoking.
- You should not have a criminal record. None of your family members should have criminal records.
- You must have completed a healthy pregnancy and delivery in the past, without a history of preterm labor, gestational diabetes, or blood pressure problems.
- You should be a U.S. citizen, or if you are staying in the U.S., you need to have lawful status in the U.S.
- You must have a stable financial situation and cannot be receiving state or federal financial aid. This includes public housing, Section 8, cash assistance, or welfare.
Be a Surrogate Mother
If you’re interested in being a surrogate mother in Florida, contact us. It is essential to work with an experienced surrogacy attorney, such as Ms. Danciu. With over 35 years of experience handling these matters, she has helped countless individuals complete their surrogacy processes.
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