Written by a Registered Nurse

Clinical Surrogacy Guidance From a Labor and Delivery Nurse

Sarah Mitchell, RN, BSN provides clinical guidance on surrogate mother medical requirements, compensation, the IVF pregnancy process, risks, and age limits based on hands-on experience supporting surrogates through every stage of pregnancy.

Nurse's Surrogacy Guides

Surrogate Mother Medical Requirements

Every lab value, BMI threshold, and clinical screening step that fertility clinics use to clear a surrogate candidate for embryo transfer

How to Become a Surrogate Mother: Medical Guide

The full medical journey from your first application through hormone protocols, embryo transfer, and postpartum clearance

Surrogate Mother Pay: Nurse's Guide

Base compensation, state-by-state pay ranges, additional stipends, and how experience level affects what surrogates earn

How Does a Surrogate Mother Get Pregnant?

A clinical walkthrough of the IVF embryo transfer process, including medication timelines and early pregnancy monitoring

Surrogate Mother Risks

Honest coverage of physical, psychological, and pregnancy-related risks every prospective surrogate should understand

How Old Can You Be a Surrogate Mother?

Minimum and maximum age requirements set by clinics and agencies, plus how age affects medical clearance and compensation