What are Some Disqualifications for Colorado Surrogacy?
Choosing to become a surrogate mother in Colorado is one of the bravest and most selfless acts a woman can take on. You are actively giving another woman, couple, or family an opportunity that they would not otherwise have: the opportunity to have and raise a child of their own. However, not just anyone can become a surrogate mother. There are many factors to be considered and many requirements that need to be met. However, if you have ever found yourself thinking about how to become a surrogate mother and think it may be a good choice for you, head on over to Adoption & Surrogacy Choices of Colorado so you can get as much information on the topic as possible. Then, in order to see if you qualify for becoming a surrogate mother in Colorado, read on to see some common disqualifications for Colorado surrogacy.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a surrogate, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado.
What Are Some Things That Could Disqualify Me From Colorado Surrogacy?
If you are interested in becoming a surrogate, you are probably concerned about what qualifications need to be met to be considered. There are many requirements for Colorado surrogacy that prospective surrogate mothers must fulfill and many things that can disqualify them from surrogacy. For example, there is a very tight age range that is not able to be budged. Some basic factors are out of your control that could still disqualify you from the pool of possible surrogates. If you are not a registered US citizen with documented identification and birth certificate, are 20 or younger, or 40 or older, you will be disqualified. You could also be disqualified if you have not already been through at least one healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy in the past and are not actively parenting at least one child. Another thing that could disqualify you could be if you had postpartum depression after one of your other pregnancies.
If you are parenting a child on food stamps, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), you will not be considered for surrogacy. If you have any mental health issues or are on any medication for mental health issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, or anything else, you will not qualify. You will be disqualified if you are not in relatively good health and have any outstanding sexually transmitted diseases. This health aspect also applies to your habits. If you are a smoker, have a history of using illicit drugs or alcohol dependency, or have addictions to any substances of any kind, you will likely be disqualified from surrogacy. If you are unable to pass a background check or have committed serious crimes in the past, you will be disqualified.
Furthermore, you could be disqualified if you are unable to travel extensively throughout the process for any services, procedures, or appointments. Lastly, and likely most important of all, if you do not live a stable lifestyle or do not live in a stable and healthy home, you will be disqualified.
There Are a Lot of Requirements for Surrogacy. Is It Even Possible for Me To Be a Surrogate?
While it may seem like there are a lot of things that could disqualify you and that this may be unfair, you have to keep in mind that the majority of these disqualifications are because if they were to be ignored, the child could end up unhealthy or unhappy. In the end, the health and well-being of the child reign supreme and is the most important factor to consider in the Colorado surrogacy process. Therefore, it is paramount that surrogacy agencies make sure that anyone who applies to become a surrogate mother meets the requirements for a healthy lifestyle that will result in the best possible outcome for the baby if you are still unsure about anything or want more detail on any of the disqualifications listed above, head over to Adoption & Surrogacy Choices of Colorado to find out more.
If you are interested in learning more about your gestational surrogacy options, contact Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
Meet the Author: Alex is originally from Clarksville, Maryland but currently goes to Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. He is an English major and Environmental Studies minor, focusing on Environmental Law and PR/Communications. He has a deep love for writing, grammar, and all things English. He finds the history and etymology of the language extremely fascinating and loves discovering those small, unnecessary grammatical rules that make English such a weird and special tongue. He is also passionate about the environment and wants to focus on doing what he can to help make the world a better place for future generations.
Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!