If I’ve had an abortion, can I still be a surrogate?

• The main update confirms that having had an abortion does not disqualify someone from being a surrogate, provided it is not the most recent pregnancy.

• Amanda clarified the policy that surrogates can have had an abortion before but not as their latest pregnancy.

• Medical records must be collected to check for any complications such as significant blood loss.

• This ensures the surrogate’s health status is clear and safe for the process.

• The guidance supports expanding the surrogate candidate pool without compromising medical safety.

• The surrogate’s time off for medical appointments is managed through a combination of personal leave and compensation structured in the gestational carrier agreement.

• Surrogates must attend multiple appointments including medical screening, embryo transfer, monitoring, and OB visits throughout the pregnancy 

• Clear legal review of lost wage clauses is critical to avoid surprises during the surrogacy journey 

Hi everyone. Ashley Old, Case Manager with Bright Futures Families, here with your Ask a Surrogate expert question. This week's question As a surrogate, how am I paid and how often? Great question. As a surrogate, once pregnancy is confirmed, you're typically paid in monthly installments. You will also receive additional payments for specific milestones and expenses along the way. Thanks for the great question.

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