How long do I have to wait after I have a baby before I can become a surrogate?

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Callie Megel, Intake Coordinator at Bright Futures Families Surrogacy here for Ask a Surrogacy Expert. And today's question is: How long do I have to wait before I can be a surrogate after having my own baby?

For vaginal Delivery it is 12 months, and for a C section it is 18 months. That doesn't mean we'll wait the whole year, whole 18 months to start the process of becoming a surrogate, but we usually start it about six months after you have that baby. And then because the clearing process usually takes about six months, give or take. But we want to make sure that body is well and rested and healthy before a transfer. If you have any more questions or want to know more about the process, please feel free to reach out.