If you are considering becoming a surrogate, then you may wonder what the ideal Body Mass Index (BMI) for a surrogate is. Perhaps you’re wondering why there’s even a weight requirement to become a surrogate to begin with.

There are several things that can automatically disqualify someone from becoming a surrogate, including their BMI, how many C-sections – if any – they have had, and more.

Part of the process of becoming a surrogate mother is the medical screening. Below you will find an outline of the procedures involved in the process, including all tests required. Before being accepted into a surrogacy program, you will need to go through a specific set of medical procedures. [...]

Surrogacy is without a doubt a huge responsibility to take on. However, by making this big decision, not only are you dedicating your time and energy to this process, but you’re also dedicating your whole body to it too. Not so many things you can do in life are [...]

Family Tree Surrogacy Center, the leading surrogacy agency in California, has launched a new surrogate referral program that rewards both the referring individual, as well as new surrogates. The referral program offers $500 for every friend that’s been referred and is successfully matched and signs a contract with their [...]

There are numerous reasons why women choose to become a surrogate mother. If you’re considering becoming a surrogate then the chances are that you’ve already written down a list of pros and cons, but we’re going to help you expand on that list by providing some further benefits of [...]

In this video, Monica Buehler - Agency Director of Family Tree Surrogacy Center - will give answers to some of the most common questions asked by women who previously completed their journey as a surrogate. What is a surrogate? Okay, so a surrogate is a woman that carries [...]

Applying to become a surrogate mother with Family Tree Surrogacy Center is easy. Using our online surrogate application form you can find out if you qualify by answering just a couple of questions. Completing our full application takes minutes and once your application has been approved you will be [...]

While there are mixed reviews about whether or not a woman should become a surrogate mother if she has never had a baby of her own before, most surrogacy agencies won’t work with a first-time mother because of the variables involved in the unknown aspects of pregnancy. There are [...]

Being a surrogate mother is not only a serious commitment and responsibility but also an extremely rewarding experience. By agreeing to become a surrogate mother, you will be devoting your time, your energy and your body to help deliver the gift of life to a family less fortunate. Our [...]

There’s no question that choosing to become a surrogate is a heroic and selfless act. Here at Family Tree Surrogacy Center we’re extremely grateful to work with amazing women who choose to do something extraordinary for families in need. Here are some of their stories and experiences: Family [...]