Is Surrogacy Legal in Kentucky?

Beginning Your Surrogacy Journey in Kentucky

Eggceptional Fertility understands the hopes and dreams you have for your family, and we strive to make this journey as easy as possible for you. Choosing the right surrogate is a big decision, and we are honored to assist you on this journey. Our thorough screening process finds exceptional and dedicated surrogates who are prepared to make your family’s dreams a reality. Our staff of experienced and compassionate professionals will help guide you through your surrogacy journey.

We provide in person, phone, video conference, and email communication options to make our services more accessible. There is never a charge for a consultation with Eggceptional Fertility. We are excited to get to know you and help you on your journey!

What Is Surrogacy and Who Uses It?

Surrogacy allows people who cannot become pregnant or deliver a baby by themselves to become parents. Often, it also allows them to still share a biological connection with their child. Intended parents may pursue surrogacy because of biological or medical needs, such as the inability to safely carry a pregnancy or the lack of all the reproductive systems necessary to conceive.

During the surrogacy process, a fertility clinic develops an embryo from an egg and sperm from the intended parents and/or donors. The embryo is then transferred into the uterus of a gestational carrier/surrogate. The surrogate carries the pregnancy to term and delivers a baby. Surrogates provide this generous service because they feel moved to help others become pregnant. In return for this significant commitment of time and energy, the surrogate receives compensation from the intended parent(s).

What Is the Cost of Surrogacy in Kentucky?

Surrogacy requires a substantial financial investment. The exact amount depends on several factors, including surrogate experience, location, health insurance, and more. In broad terms, the total cost of surrogacy includes:

• Agency Fees
• Legal Fees
• Medical Fees
  • Egg retrieval or donor egg/donor sperm (if applicable)
  • In vitro fertilization (IVF)
  • Embryo transfer
  • Prenatal appointments
  • Labor & delivery
  • Postpartum recovery
• Surrogate-related expenses
  • Surrogate compensation
  • Medical screening and psychological evaluation
  • Health insurance
  • Travel expenses
  • Additional benefits

Typically, the intended parents pay for all related surrogacy expenses. Some surrogates have their own medical insurance that covers surrogate pregnancies. In these cases, intended parents may give their surrogate a slightly higher compensation because they don’t have to purchase a separate health insurance plan. Intended parents often provide additional benefits as laid out in their surrogacy agreement; for instance, house-cleaning services, a maternity clothes stipend, or if needed, childcare for the surrogate’s own children. Once you find your surrogate, you will meet together with attorneys to create a legal agreement that lays out the exact compensation and benefits.

Find a Surrogacy Agency Near You

Surrogacy requires a significant emotional, physical, and financial investment. Naturally, you want a quality and caring agency with you as you navigate this life-changing experience. A great surrogacy agency will:

• Have Experience: Every surrogacy journey is unique and has its own special considerations. Your surrogacy agency needs the experience and knowledge to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected situations. An experienced surrogacy agency can answer your questions and leave you feeling confident and secure in their abilities.
• Communicate Clearly and Openly: Surrogacy is a complex process. Your agency will handle the details, but you should fully understand the process, payment details, and expectations along the way. Quality surrogacy agencies clearly present the financial aspects, including agency fees, with no hidden costs or vague promises.
• Treat You with Compassion: The path to parenthood through surrogacy involves an incredible mix of emotions – excitement, anxiety, joy, frustration, anticipation – sometimes all at the same time! The best surrogacy agencies understand that even if they’ve helped hundreds of couples through the process, you are experiencing it for the first time. You deserve individualized support, care, and should never feel like just another patient.

If you keep these key factors of experience, transparency, and compassion in mind, you can find the right surrogacy agency for you.

Starting Your Surrogacy Journey in Kentucky: Experience Matters

The surrogacy process involves:

• Matching with a surrogate
• Creating a legal surrogacy agreement
• Developing and transferring embryos
• Pregnancy, labor, and delivery

Of course, there are many more steps along the way! The journey begins with an initial consultation with your surrogacy agency. During this consultation, we’ll learn more about you and your family-building goals, as well as answer any initial questions you have about the process. We will also go into more detail about the entire surrogacy process to give you a clear understanding of what to expect. To begin your journey and find an excellent surrogate, schedule your initial consultation today.