As a surrogate in the “Gateway to the South,” you can be the gateway to parenthood for someone else and to a better future for your family.
Surrogates make $50,000 - $110,000+ in Louisville for helping intended parents have the baby they’ve waited so long for.
To find out how much you can make as a surrogate, connect with us today.
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What’s Included in Surrogate Pay in Louisville?
Your surrogate pay consists of two parts. Here’s how we support you financially:
$50,000 - $110,000+See Our Surrogate Compensation Breakdown
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The Highest-Paying Surrogacy Agencies in Louisville
Knowing that you’ll earn surrogate compensation, it’s understandable to want to work with the highest-paying surrogacy agency in Louisville to get the pay rate that you know you deserve for going out of your way to help others become parents.
If you’re an experienced surrogate, your compensation with us is $60,000 - $110,000+.
We offer the best surrogate mother pay to ensure that you feel empowered as you create families and so that you can be a hero in your family’s eyes as well.
Agency Compensation Range (in USD) American Surrogacy $50,000 - $110,000+ Family Inceptions $50,000-$80,000 Circle Surrogacy $35,000-$50,000
Contact us online to learn more about why we are committed to providing you with the highest level of surrogate compensation for the incredible role you’re taking on as a surrogate.
How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Louisville
Surrogacy is a life-changing process. It’s something that only you can know is right for your situation. Although no two surrogacies look exactly alike, there are some general steps you can take to get the best surrogate pay in Louisville.
If you know surrogacy is right for you, here are five general steps you can take:
- Step 1: Apply in minutes by filling out our simple form.
- Step 2: Complete our streamlined screening process.
- Step 3: Find intended parents and draft a legal contract.
- Step 4: Become pregnant and start getting paid.
- Step 5: Give the gift of parenthood.
Drafting the legal contract is an essential part of the surrogacy process when it comes to your surrogate pay. That legal contract will determine what your surrogate compensation looks like and it must be signed before you can move onto the medical process.
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What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
Intended parents share how American Surrogacy instilled confidence in their decisions.How to Choose the Best Agency
In addition to the best surrogate pay in Louisville, working with us for your surrogacy offers more than just the gift of giving the gift of family. Surrogacy comes with many additional benefits such as:
- A sense of purpose
- The joy of pregnancy
- Form lasting bonds
- Learn more about yourself
- And much more
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Louisville
Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals
Surrogacy is legal in Kentucky but when it comes to surrogate compensation, there are certain restrictions. Having a surrogacy contract in place will protect the rights and interests of everyone involved. This contract will determine things such as:
- Rights and responsibilities of each party
- Potential risks and liabilities of each party
- Surrogate compensation and other financial information
- Contact expectations before, during and after the surrogacy process
- Plans for the hospital stay
- Steps for establishing the intended parents’ parental rights
- And more
Here are some surrogacy attorneys you can contact in Louisville:
- Simms Russell Law, PLLC (Lake Forest): Simms Russell Law, PLLC is based in Louisville and works with clients throughout the surrounding parts of Kentucky. When it comes to surrogacy, their attorneys will take the time to discuss your family plans and goals and explain the legal side of things.
- Mosley & Towns, PLLC (St. Matthews): Mosley & Towns, PLLC has evolved to practice primarily in adoptions and assisted reproduction law. Partners W. Waverley Townes and Courtney Townes Good are both members of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Louisville Bar Association and Waverly Towns is a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, and a fellow of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys.
Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Louisville
The medical side of the surrogacy process isn’t one to be taken lightly. That’s why we’ve got a network of experienced, medical professionals that will be there for each and every step of your journey.
Fertility Clinics
- Kentucky Fertility Institute (Springhurst): Dr. Robert Hunter founded Kentucky Fertility Institute to provide residents of Kentucky and surrounding areas with a local home for world-class fertility care.
- Institute for Reproductive Health (Lake Forest): The Institute for Reproductive Health is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO). The Joint Commission accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs. The international branch accredits medical services from around the world.
- Fertility & Endocrine Associates (St. Matthews): A leading specialist in women’s health for more than 30 years, Fertility & Endocrine Associates was instrumental in bringing advanced fertility services to the Louisville region. They are the oldest private infertility practice and in vitro fertilization center in Kentucky.
Hospitals
- Norton Women's and Children's Hospital (St. Matthews): Through Norton Women’s Care, the hospital offers general and high-risk obstetric and gynecologic care, as well as a surgical unit with private rooms and specialized nursing care just for women. The hospital has been a primary provider of obstetrical services in Kentucky for a number of years, delivering more than 6,000 babies annually.
- UofL Health – UofL Hospital (Phoenix Hill): UofL Health is a designated Baby-Friendly birthing facility by Baby-Friendly USA. The designation is awarded to birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding. UofL Hospital’s Center for Women & Infants is the only downtown Louisville facility to earn this designation. It’s the fourth facility in Kentucky to have it.
- Baptist Health (St. Matthews): Baptist Health has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services three times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Louisville
Is Kentucky a Surrogate-Friendly State?
Surrogacy in Kentucky is still new when it comes to laws with the family-building process. When it comes to surrogate compensation, there are no legal restrictions on the base compensation you can receive.
Why Should Surrogate Mothers Be Paid?
Surrogates should be paid because they’re the missing link to someone being able to experience the joys of parenthood. Earning the best surrogate pay possible is just one way we want to acknowledge the life-changing decision you’re making.
You can be the key to someone becoming a mom or a dad.
Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Louisville?
Yes. Surrogates get maternity leave in Louisville. There’s the federal Family Medical Leave Act, which allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off due to pregnancy, and Tennessee has laws with Paid Family Leave too.
Paid maternity leave isn’t always offered by employers but if that’s the case with your situation, we’ll reimburse you for any lost wages.
Is Surrogate Money Taxed in Louisville?
Yes, your compensation for being a surrogate could be taxed in Louisville. Your surrogate pay is your salary for the life-changing service you’re offering.
Louisville has a local income tax for those who reside in the metro area. If you receive a 1099, your compensation could be taxed at the local, state and federal level.
Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?
Yes, surrogates get paid if they miscarry. You will receive payments up until the miscarriage occurs. If you and the parents decide to try again, payments will resume once a pregnancy is confirmed.
If you and the intended parents decide to try again, you will begin receiving payments once your pregnancy is confirmed.