Will past SSRI use disqualify me from surrogacy?

Has anyone been approved as a surrogate with a history of taking antidepressants during a previous pregnancy?
I was prescribed an SSRI during one of my pregnancies and took it briefly but stopped because of side effects. I don’t currently take any SSRIs or psychiatric medications.
I just received my first rejection from an agency because of this, and they said taking antidepressants during pregnancy was an automatic disqualification.
Is this a common rule with agencies, or do some review it on a case by case basis? I’m wondering if it’s worth applying elsewhere.

Posted Sep 10, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC

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