We wanted to share a recent Click2Houston story titled “How COVID‑19 helped create a national surrogacy shortage”, which also highlights our work here at SurrogateFirst.
The article explains how a mix of pandemic-related factors significantly reduced the number of available surrogates in the United States. As reported, there was a 60% drop in potential surrogate applicants since 2020.
Key pressures included:
- COVID‑19 & vaccine hesitancy: Some surrogates were hesitant to vaccinate while intended parents often made it a requirement.
- Personal commitments: With life routines disrupted and travel resuming, committing to a surrogacy journey became more complex.
- Global disruption: Pandemic-related border closures and restrictions led to fewer international surrogacy arrangements, increasing domestic demand.
At SurrogateFirst, our surrogates are always at the heart of everything we do—and seeing this national shortage underlines how vital our mission is. We are proud to support dedicated women who weather these challenges to give the gift of life.
If you’re curious about surrogacy—whether you’re considering becoming a surrogate or simply seeking to understand this journey—our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Learn more about becoming a Surrogate with SurrogateFirst.
You can also read the full Click2Houston article to dive deeper into how COVID-19 reshaped the surrogacy landscape.
