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New Hampshire Surrogacy Requirements


Key Points:
  • Becoming a surrogate involves meeting specific legal, health and emotional requirements.
  • There are certain age restrictions for surrogates in New Hampshire.
  • Surrogate requirements in New Hampshire can vary depending on the professional you choose to work with.

It takes an extraordinary woman to have the compassion and bravery to become a surrogate in New Hampshire for someone else and to make that life-changing impact. But a giving heart isn’t the only criteria to be a surrogate. Do you meet the New Hampshire surrogate mother requirements established by state surrogacy laws, as well as those of your individual surrogacy professional?

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The information below will walk you through the state-mandated requirements for surrogates in New Hampshire, as well as the requirements for surrogacy in N.H. that surrogacy professionals will often have. There are a lot of common questions about the New Hampshire surrogacy requirements, including:

“Is There an Age Limit to Being a Surrogate in NH?”

Yes, there are age restrictions for surrogacy in New Hampshire, and in every state.

A woman of any age can be inspired to help families have the children they’ve been longing for, so one of the most common questions about the surrogacy requirements in New Hampshire is, “How old do you have to be to be a surrogate mother in New Hampshire?”

By law, the age requirement for surrogates in New Hampshire states that a woman must be “at least 21 years of age.” In addition to this age minimum, surrogacy professionals will often have an upper age limit for surrogates (typically about 40 years old) that they will work with for the health and safety of surrogates and babies. Pregnancy, as well as the medical process of surrogacy, always involves risk. Surrogates who are about 21 to 40 tend to physically adapt to the extremes of pregnancy and surrogacy with the most ease, so this is the best way to minimize legal and health risks for everyone involved.

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Although there are a lot of requirements to be a surrogate, you’ll receive the highest amount of compensation possible for your time and energy.

“What are the Health Requirements to Be a Surrogate Mother in NH?”

Many women will ask about their ability to meet the surrogate health requirements in N.H. if they have a specific health issue. Common questions include, “Is surrogacy without previous pregnancy an option?” “Is surrogacy after tubal ligation possible?” “Is there are weight requirement to be a surrogate in New Hampshire?”

All states have surrogate health requirements. In New Hampshire, these requirements state that in order to be a surrogate, a woman must have:

  • “given birth to at least one child”
  • “completed a physical medical evaluation, in substantial conformance with the guidelines set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, relating to the anticipated pregnancy”

Additionally, you’ll need to meet the health criteria to be a surrogate in New Hampshire with your individual surrogacy professional. Health requirements are in place for your physical safety as well as the safety of the baby, and also for the intended parents’ legal safety. Some common health requirements that you may need to meet with your professional in an effort to minimize the potential for risk include:

  • Being free of any prior complications with your pregnancies and births
  • A maximum number of births (vaginal and cesarean)
  • Being smoke- and drug-free, including second-hand smoke exposure
  • A BMI within about 19–33 (calculate your BMI here)

If you’re able to meet those health requirements to be a surrogate mother in New Hampshire, you’ll need to complete a series of medical screening processes. These include tests that ensure you’re physically healthy enough to complete the surrogacy process, which involves fertility hormones, medications, embryo transfer procedures and more.

“What are the Mental and Emotional Requirements to Be a Surrogate Mother in New Hampshire?”

Women have asked, “Can anyone be a surrogate mother in New Hampshire? What are the mental and emotional criteria of a good surrogate?”

Yes, there are important mental and emotional criteria for surrogacy in New Hampshire to consider. Primarily, being prepared for the potential emotions of the process is required.

Pregnancy, as you likely know, can be mentally and emotionally difficult, as well as physically taxing. The surrogacy process can contribute to the heightened emotions experienced during this time. By law in New Hampshire, and by request of most surrogacy professionals, prospective surrogates must complete a “mental health consultation.” In this consultation, you would usually prepare for the surrogacy process by talking through possible scenarios and how you might feel at various stages of surrogacy.

A key requirement for surrogacy in New Hampshire is a strong emotional support system in the surrogate’s home life. It’s often preferred that a surrogate has a partner or spouse who encourages and supports her emotionally, and that she has at least one child she’s raising.

“Are There Other Requirements for Surrogacy in New Hampshire?”

Yes. In New Hampshire, state law only requires one more thing from potential surrogates — that “she, and her spouse or partner, if any, legal consultation with independent legal counsel regarding the terms of the gestational carrier agreement and have been advised of the potential legal consequences of the gestational carrier agreement.” This means that you and your spouse or partner (if applicable) will need to have a lawyer that is separate from the intended parents’ when you complete your surrogacy contract.

Your surrogacy professional will likely have additional requirements for surrogates in New Hampshire that you’ll need to meet. Some women have questions about potential surrogacy requirements in N.H. that could affect them, like, “Will I need a car? Who can be a surrogate in New Hampshire?” “If I’m on food stamps, am I eligible to be a surrogate mother in New Hampshire?”

Although surrogate qualifications can vary slightly from one professional to the next, most professionals will ask that you:

  • Speak English fluently
  • Be a permanent resident of the U.S.
  • Submit to background checks
  • Not currently be on any government-provided financial aid
  • Are able to commit to travel to/attend all surrogacy- and pregnancy-related appointments for the entirety of the process
  • Can confirm your partner or spouse’s commitment to your surrogacy process for legal purposes (if applicable to your relationship status)

If you meet those criteria and you have a desire to help people to become parents, then you’re likely an excellent candidate for becoming a surrogate mother! When you’re able to meet these surrogate qualifications, New Hampshire families are able to have the child they’ve been waiting for thanks to your giving heart. Surrogacy is a gift that can never be repaid, and an experience that can never be matched.

Do you meet the qualifications for being a surrogate in New Hampshire? Interested in learning how to become a surrogate in N.H.? Contact a surrogacy professional now for more information.

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