On this International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate those surrogates (and their families) who have given up their time, comfort, and a bit of their autonomy to help people create families.
The ideal surrogate falls within the guidelines of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). She should be a healthy woman between the ages of 21 and 42 (preferably younger than 35), with a history of a normal pregnancy and full-term delivery without complication. But most importantly, she should be someone intended parents connect with and trust to be a part of their journey.