3.3 Medical History & Records: A Critical Part of Surrogacy Qualification

At GSHC Surrogacy, the health and safety of surrogate mothers—and the babies they carry—is our top priority. One of the most important parts of the qualification process is a full review of the surrogate’s pregnancy and medical history. This helps ensure a safe and successful journey for everyone involved.

Step-by-Step: What We Review and Why It Matters

1. Collecting Medical Records

To begin the screening process, surrogate mothers must:

Sign a medical release form
Allow us to collect full records from your OB/GYN, delivery doctors, and hospitals where you gave birth
Share details of any past pregnancies, including delivery methods and complications

These records help our team and the fertility clinic understand your pregnancy history and confirm that your past deliveries were healthy and uncomplicated.

2. Screening for Disqualifying Conditions

Your full medical history will be carefully reviewed to make sure it’s safe for you to become a surrogate. Certain conditions may disqualify someone from continuing in the process, including:

Preterm labor
Preeclampsia or gestational hypertension
Uterine abnormalities
Severe complications in previous pregnancies
Recurrent pregnancy loss or failed embryo transfers

We do this to protect your health and give the intended parents the best chance at a successful outcome.

3. Be Honest and Transparent

It’s important that you share your complete pregnancy-related history, even if something feels small or insignificant. Please be open about:

Miscarriages
Abortions
Previous failed embryo transfers
Any pregnancy-related medical issues

Withholding or forgetting information—even unintentionally—can affect your eligibility and create unnecessary risks down the line. Being honest from the start helps us support you better.

4. Your History Helps Predict Success

Your medical background allows fertility doctors to determine how likely it is that an embryo transfer and pregnancy will be successful. It also helps identify if any extra support or precautions are needed to keep you safe and healthy throughout the journey.

Other Medical Requirements to Keep in Mind

Depending on your clinic and health history, there may be a few other items we’ll help you prepare for:

1. Vaccination Review

You may need to be up to date on certain vaccines, including:

Flu shot
Tdap vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine (depending on the clinic’s policy)

If you have any concerns, we’ll go over them with you during the screening process.

2. Pap Smear Requirement

Most clinics require that surrogates have had a pap smear within the past 12 months. If yours isn’t current, we’ll help you schedule one before moving forward.

3. If Your OB/GYN Has Closed

If your previous OB/GYN has retired or their office has closed, don’t worry—this won’t stop your journey. In these situations, we may ask you to:

Provide proof that records cannot be obtained (such as a letter of denial or confirmation that the office has closed), and
Obtain an OB clearance letter from a current doctor confirming that your reproductive health is in good condition and there are no concerns based on your medical history

4. Specialist Evaluations

In some cases, based on your previous pregnancies or health history, the fertility clinic may request an evaluation with a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist. This doctor will review your case and make sure there are no risks before giving you medical clearance to proceed.

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