1. Documents Required

    1.1 Identity Book of all the parties: Yes
    1.2 Proof of Address of all the parties: Yes
    1.3 Birth Certificates of the children born to the surrogate: Yes
    1.4 Marriage certificate of all parties: Yes
    1.5 Surrogate Mother salary slip: Yes
    1.6 Surrogate husband/partner salary slip: Yes

    Note - You will be required to provide your fingerprints for a criminal database search, to see if you have been convicted of a criminal offence within South Africa. We will also obtain medical reports from your treating doctor, together with a psychologist’s report of both you and your partner, if you have one.

    Who are you applying for (if applicable) OR Where did you hear about us?

    2. Surrogate Mother's Details

    Surrogate Mother

    First name:

    Surname:

    Identity Number:

    Residential Address:

    Contact No.:

    Email Address:

    Work/Job Title:

    Employer’s Details:

    2.1 Racial group
    2.1.1 White
    2.1.2 Black
    2.1.3 Coloured
    2.1.4 Indian
    2.1.5 Oriental
    2.1.6 Other: 

    2.2. Do you have a preference as to whom you don’t want to be a surrogate for?

    3. Marital Status:

    3.1 Marital status is:

    3.1.1 Unmarried
    3.1.1.1 Are you currently in a monogamous relationship? YesNo
    3.1.1.2 How many sexual partners have you had in the past 6 months? (number)
    3.1.2 Married
    3.1.2.1 We were married on: (date)
    3.1.2.2 We have been married for: (years)
    3.1.3 Civil Union/ De Facto Marriage / Life Partnership
    3.1.3.1 We have been together for: (years)

    3.2 Partner’s details are:

    Surrogate Husband/ Partner / Life Partner

    First name:

    Surname:

    Identity Number:

    Residential Address:

    Contact No.:

    Email Address:

    Work/Job Title:

    Employer’s Details:

    3.3 My husband/ partner is fully supportive of my decision to be a surrogate:

    3.3.1 Yes
    3.3.2 No

    4. Domicile:

    4.1 I/We are South African citizens:

    4.1.1. Yes
    4.1.2. No, our nationality is:

    4.1.2.1. Commissioning Partner 1:
    4.1.2.2. Commissioning Partner 2:

    4.2 I/We currently reside in South Africa:

    4.2.1. Yes
    4.2.2. No, we live in:

    5. Employment:

    5.1 Are you currently working:

    5.1.1 No
    5.1.2. Yes
    5.1.2.1. What is your job title:
    5.1.2.2. How long have you worked for your current employer:
    5.1.2.3. What is your gross monthly income:
    5.1.2.4 Do you earn any additional income (commission):

    5.2 Is your partner/spouse currently working:

    5.2.1 No
    5.2.2. Yes
    5.2.2.1. What is your job title:
    5.2.2.2. How long have you worked for your current employer:
    5.2.2.3. What is your gross monthly income:
    5.2.2.4 Do you earn any additional income (commission):

    5. Employment:

    6.1 I/We have children:

    6.1.1 No
    6.1.2. Yes, their details are:

    6.1.2.1 Child 1:
    6.1.2.1.1. Name:
    6.1.2.1.2. Date of Birth:
    6.1.2.1.3. Delivery Date:
    6.1.2.1.4. Birth Weight:
    6.1.2.1.5. Length of pregnancy:
    6.1.2.1.6. Single/ Multiple:
    6.1.2.1.7. Vaginal/ C-Section:
    6.1.2.1.8. Pregnancy:
    6.1.2.1.9. Any complications:

    6.1.2.2 Child 2:

    6.1.2.2.1. Name:
    6.1.2.2.2. Date of Birth:
    6.1.2.2.3. Delivery Date:
    6.1.2.2.4. Birth Weight:
    6.1.2.2.5. Length of pregnancy:
    6.1.2.2.6. Single/ Multiple:
    6.1.2.2.7. Vaginal/ C-Section:

    6.1.2.3 Child 3:

    6.1.2.3.1. Name:
    6.1.2.3.2. Date of Birth:
    6.1.2.3.3. Delivery Date:
    6.1.2.3.4. Birth Weight:
    6.1.2.3.5. Length of pregnancy:
    6.1.2.3.6. Single/ Multiple:
    6.1.2.3.7. Vaginal/ C-Section:

    7. Previous Surrogacy’s:

    7.1 I have been a surrogate before:

    7.1.1 No
    7.1.2 Yes, I have been a surrogate before. I gave birth on:

    8. Preferred Method of Delivery:

    8.1 Natural
    8.2 Caesarean Section (C-Section);
    8.3 Either, the attending doctor and Commissioning Parents can decide.

    9. Abortion

    9.1 My feelings on abortion are:

    9.1.1 No, I will never have an abortion;
    9.1.2 Yes Yes, I will have an abortion should the Commissioning Parents and attending doctor think that the situation/ pregnancy requires it and it is in terms of the Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Act.

    10. Number of Treatment Cycles and Embryo Transfers:

    10.1 I am willing to undergo the following number of treatment cycles until we are successful:

    10.1.1 one
    10.1.2 two
    10.1.3 three
    10.1.4 As many as it takes to achieve a successful pregnancy within the eighteen (18) month time limit.

    10.2 I am willing to have the following number of embryos transferred per cycle:

    10.2.1 one
    10.2.2 two, and I accept the risk of a multiple pregnancy;
    10.2.3 three, and I accept the risk of a multiple pregnancy.

    *Note – there is always a risk of a multiple pregnancy even with one (1) embryo being transferred.

    11. Religion and religious preferences:

    11.1 What is your current religious affiliation?
    11.2 Do you have any religious preference for the commissioning parents?
    11.2.1 No:
    11.2.2 Yes (specify what)

    12. Lifestyle:

    12.1 What is your current weight?
    12.2 What is your current height?
    12.3 Do you smoke?

    12.3.1 No;
    12.3.2 Yes;
    12.3.2.1 How many cigarettes per day do you smoke:
    12.3.2.2 How long have you been smoking for?
    12.3.2.3 Are you able and willing to stop immediately and submit for testing if necessary?

    Yes;
    No;

    12.4 Does your current partner smoke?

    12.4.1 No;
    12.4.2 Yes;

    12.4.2.1 How often are you exposed to cigarette smoke

    12.5 Do you drink alcohol?

    12.5.1 No;
    12.5.2 Yes, how many units (1 glass = 1 unit) per day do you drink;
    12.5.3 Are you able and willing to stop immediately and submit for testing if necessary?
    12.5.3.1 Yes;
    12.5.3.2 No;

    12.6 Does your current partner drink?

    12.6.1 No;
    12.6.2 Yes, how many units (1 glass = 1 unit) per day does your partner drink per day:

    12.7 Have you ever been advised to limit your use of alcohol or any drugs? If yes (limit alcohol or drugs), please explain:

    12.7.1 No;
    12.7.2 Yes: please explain

    12.8 Have you ever had any problems with alcoholism or drug abuse?

    12.8.1 No;
    12.8.2 Yes; please explain;

    12.9 Do you follow any specific diet or have any special dietary habits?

    12.9.1 No;
    12.9.2 Yes;(specify what)

    12.10 Do you exercise?

    12.10.1 No;
    12.10.2 Yes;(specify what and how often)

    12.11 How often are you exposed to strong, prolonged heat sources such as saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms?

    12.11.1 Days per week:
    12.11.2 Length of time per session:

    13. Criminal Record:

    13.1 I/We have NOT been convicted of a criminal offence;
    13.2 I/We HAVE been convicted of a criminal offence. Details of offence:

    Date:
    Description:
    Date:
    Description:

    14. Medical Information:

    14.1 Blood type:

    14.2 Are you currently on any contraceptives?

    14.2.1 No;
    14.2.2 Yes; (specify what)

    14.3 Do you currently have any allergies?

    14.3.1 No;
    14.3.2 Yes; (specify what)

    14.4 Do you use prescription drugs?

    14.4.1 No;
    14.4.2 Yes; (specify what)

    14.5 Do you use non-prescription drugs?

    14.5.1 No;
    14.5.2 Yes;(specify what)

    14.6 Do you use any recreational drugs (Marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, Valium, etc.)?

    14.6.1 No;
    14.6.2 Yes; (specify what)

    14.7 In the past 5 years, have you had sexual contact with anyone in high-risk groups for HIV/ AIDS? These include intravenous drug users, recipients of blood products, transfusions, and sexually active persons with multiple partners?

    14.7.1 No;
    14.7.2 Yes; (specify what)

    14.8 Are you at risk for HIV/AIDS?

    14.8.1 No;
    14.8.2 Yes; (specify what)

    14.9 To your knowledge, have any of your sexual partners in the last 5 years been sexually active with anyone in the high- risk group for HIV/AIDS?

    14.9.1 No;
    14.9.2 Yes; (specify what)

    14.10 Do you currently have any medical problems or conditions?

    14.10.1 No;
    14.10.2 Yes; (specify what)

    15. Reason for surrogacy?

    15.1 The reasons for wanting to be a surrogate are because: