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This is my 7th pregnancy. My question is would she be considered high risk? If so then I may reconsider. Otherwise I think she is a good choice!
I have zero experience with surrogacy, but it sounds like she's able to fulfill her end of the agreement.
However, this is what ChatGPT had to say to my prompt:
If a surrogate has had six previous full-term, complication-free pregnancies, she may be seen as a strong candidate, but there are still a few key benefits and concerns to consider.
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✅ Benefits
1. Proven Pregnancy History
She’s demonstrated that her body can successfully carry pregnancies to term, which is a major plus for intended parents and fertility clinics.
2. Reliable Medical Track Record
With no history of complications, there's a lower perceived medical risk, and her past deliveries give providers valuable insight into how she handles pregnancy and birth.
3. Emotional Maturity and Experience
Having been through pregnancy multiple times, she may be more emotionally prepared for the physical and psychological demands of being a surrogate — and better able to separate surrogacy from parenting.
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⚠️ Possible Concerns
1. Cumulative Pregnancy Risk
Even with no past complications, the uterus can weaken after multiple pregnancies. There's a slightly higher risk of:
Placenta accreta or previa
Uterine rupture (especially with prior C-sections)
Postpartum hemorrhage
Pelvic floor dysfunction
2. Clinic or Agency Limits
Many fertility clinics and surrogacy agencies have limits on the number of prior pregnancies allowed — often 5 or 6 total — due to the increased cumulative risk. If she’s already at 6, some clinics may be hesitant or require additional medical clearance.
3. Age
If she’s had 6 pregnancies, her age may be a factor. Most clinics prefer surrogates under 40, though healthy women over 40 may still qualify case-by-case.
4. Physical Recovery
Each pregnancy takes a toll on the body. Even if past pregnancies were smooth, recovery time, energy levels, and long-term health need to be considered.
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⚖️ Conclusion
A surrogate with 6 prior full-term, healthy pregnancies can be a very appealing candidate — especially if she’s still in good health, under the preferred age range, and emotionally stable.
However, final approval depends on a full medical and psychological screening, and clinic policies may vary.
If you’re considering her as a potential surrogate, it’s best to have her evaluated by a fertility specialist who can assess any uterine risks and overall health suitability.
How many pregnancies were her own children vs her being a surrogate? How many miscarriages has she had? With that many pregnancies and 1 in 4 ending in miscarriage, that could increase the chance potentially.
My friend is on her 7th pregnancy, 5th healthy baby- has had 2 miscarriages. Not a surrogate.
How old is she? My friend is 35, but the surrogate could be 40+?
Not just miscarriages, but when they happened. Because if they're first trimester miscarriages, then it isn't on the woman. Those have to do with the genetic material the sperm contributed.
A lot of pregnancy complications have been found to be due to the quality of the sperm. So, a man should be in good health before procreation.
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We also looked at surrogacy. I agree with D1 that the question is what were the outcomes/contexts of the pregnancies- if the surrogate had 6 healthy live births, if she had any miscarriages, how did she get pregnant each time, etc. The details matter more than the number of pregnancies. This info should be available on a health report the agency can provide about the surrogate, and you can ask your medical team to review and make a recommendation.