Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly? Your Payment Schedule Explained
Do surrogates get paid monthly? Yes. At Creative Love, base compensation arrives in 10 equal monthly installments, beginning once your pregnancy reaches 8 weeks gestation....
If you have been searching for information about surrogacy in Indiana, there is likely something much bigger behind that search.
For some intended parents, this moment comes after a long and exhausting road. There may have been fertility treatments that did not work, appointments that left you feeling more lost than hopeful, and a grief that is hard to put into words with people who have not experienced it themselves. For others, this search begins from a completely different place. You may be a woman who has experienced the joy of a healthy pregnancy and feels a genuine calling to offer that same gift to a family who cannot do it on their own.
Wherever you are starting from, this is the beginning of something real and something deeply meaningful.
At Creative Love Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency, we meet every person who comes to us with warmth, patience, and honesty. Your surrogacy journey is supported from your very first conversation through every stage of the surrogacy process, all the way to the moment a baby is placed in your arms. You will not face any part of this road alone.
Choosing between surrogacy agencies is one of the most personal decisions you will make throughout this entire experience. You are not looking for the loudest voice in the room. You are looking for a team that genuinely cares about what happens to you and will still be answering the phone when things get difficult.
Indiana has one of the more nuanced legal environments for gestational surrogacy in the country. Under Indiana Code Section 31-20-1-1, surrogacy contracts are considered void and against public policy, which means that the agreement between intended parents and a surrogate cannot be enforced in court the way a standard contract would be in other states. Both gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy arrangements fall under this statute, which is why having the right legal team in your corner matters so much from the very beginning of your journey.
That said, Indiana families are building their families through surrogacy every year, and with the right guidance, yours can too. Some Indiana courts have begun granting pre-birth orders that establish legal parentage before a child is born, which is a meaningful protection for intended parents. Because outcomes can vary from county to county and depend on factors including whether at least one intended parent shares a genetic connection to the child, experienced legal counsel is not optional here. It is essential. When a pre-birth order cannot be obtained, intended parents may need to pursue a stepparent adoption or joint adoption after delivery to fully secure their legal parentage.
Creative Love has spent over a decade helping families navigate surrogacy journeys where the path is not always straightforward. We know how to build a strong, coordinated team around you so that every legal and medical step is handled with the attention it deserves.
"Wendy's knowledge of the medical, legal, and financial process gave us complete peace of mind." - Abby and Rolando
We are proud to be among the most caring surrogacy agencies serving Indiana families, not because of the volume of matches we have made, but because of how deeply we invest in each one.
If you are here as an intended parent, you may already know that the road to this moment has not been easy.
You may have spent months or years researching fertility treatments, sitting through consultations, or carrying a quiet sadness that you have had to hold mostly on your own. Indiana surrogacy offers intended parents a real pathway to parenthood, and Creative Love is here to help you understand every part of that pathway with clarity and genuine compassion.
Because Indiana law requires that both the intended parents and the surrogate each retain their own independent legal counsel, working with an agency that has established relationships with experienced reproductive attorneys is one of the most important decisions you can make. Our team will connect you with trusted legal professionals who understand how to navigate Indiana courts, when to file for a pre-birth order, and how to protect your parental rights throughout the entire process.
The full Indiana surrogacy process from start to finish, so you can enter each stage with clarity and confidence
How gestational surrogacy works through IVF, including options involving an egg donor, sperm donation, or your own genetic material
The difference between gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy, and why gestational carrier arrangements are the most widely supported and legally straightforward path
The surrogate matching process, designed to create a thoughtful and compatible connection between you and your gestational surrogate
What to expect medically, financially, emotionally, and legally throughout your surrogacy journey in Indiana, including honest guidance on pre-birth orders and when second-parent adoption may apply
Surrogacy costs in Indiana typically range from $90,000 to $200,000 or more, depending on agency fees, medical expenses, legal representation, and other factors. We believe that understanding how much surrogacy costs from the very beginning helps you move forward with confidence rather than uncertainty, and we will walk through every line item with you from day one.
Knowing what to expect financially is one of the most important steps in preparing for your Indiana surrogacy journey. We want both intended parents and our surrogates to feel completely informed and at ease about every aspect of the financial process from the very start.
Our Team Will Guide You Through:
A full breakdown of the surrogate compensation package and what it covers throughout the journey
What is included in your surrogacy costs, from medical screening and fertility clinic fees to legal representation and ongoing agency support
Planning for IVF treatment costs and available financing options for surrogacy in Indiana
Insurance coordination during the surrogate pregnancy, and how coverage is arranged and managed
Clear financial coordination so that all surrogacy arrangements and compensation are handled professionally and without confusion
For many women, the pull toward becoming a surrogate in Indiana is something that has been with them for a long time.
It is not just a practical decision. It is a sense of purpose. It is the desire to offer something genuinely extraordinary to a family who is longing for a child they are not able to carry on their own. If that feeling resonates with you, and if you have experienced a healthy pregnancy of your own, Creative Love would be honored to walk alongside you through this journey.
Surrogates who work with Creative Love are supported from the very beginning of their application through delivery and beyond. You will have a dedicated case manager available around the clock, clear communication at every stage, and a compensation package that reflects the incredible gift you are offering.
To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone involved, all surrogate candidates go through a careful and thorough screening process before being matched with intended parents.
Meeting eligibility criteria related to age, overall health, and lifestyle to ensure readiness for the surrogacy journey
A history of healthy full-term pregnancies and the ability to provide relevant medical records from your OB/GYN
Completing a full medical screening process in coordination with a trusted fertility clinic and reproductive endocrinologist
Willingness to complete psychological evaluations to ensure emotional readiness and stability for the surrogacy process
Being a legal resident in a surrogate-friendly state, which in some cases may mean being matched through Creative Love’s network in states where your surrogacy arrangement carries stronger legal protections
You will be cared for with genuine warmth every step of the way, with your comfort and safety gently held at the center of everything so that you can move forward with complete confidence.
Indiana has one of the more complex surrogacy legal environments in the United States. Under Indiana Code Section 31-20-1-1, surrogacy contracts are considered void and unenforceable, meaning the agreement between intended parents and a surrogate does not carry the same legal weight as it would in surrogate-friendly states. Both gestational and traditional surrogacy arrangements fall under this statute. Despite this, families successfully build their families through Indiana surrogacy by working closely with experienced ART attorneys and, in many cases, by working with surrogates in states where enforceable agreements are possible. Because outcomes can vary significantly by county and judge, experienced legal guidance is not optional. It is the foundation of a protected journey.
Yes. Creative Love proudly supports same-sex couples, heterosexual couples, single parents, and individuals of all backgrounds and sexual orientations. While Indiana’s legal requirements can add complexity to establishing legal parentage, our team works alongside trusted reproductive attorneys who understand how to pursue a pre-birth order or, where needed, coordinate a second-parent adoption or stepparent adoption after delivery. Your path to parenthood matters, and we will help you protect it.
In gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy, the key distinction is genetic connection. In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic connection to the child she carries. An embryo is created through IVF using the intended parents’ genetic material or through egg donation and sperm donation, and is then transferred to the gestational carrier. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s own egg is used, which creates a genetic link between her and the child. Indiana’s statute applies to both arrangements, but gestational surrogacy remains the most widely pursued option because the absence of a genetic link between the surrogate and the child simplifies many aspects of the legal parentage process and is the approach Creative Love specializes in.
A pre-birth order is a legal court order that recognizes intended parents as the legal parents of a child before the child is born, and Indiana courts have increasingly begun granting these orders in recent years. Whether a pre-birth order can be obtained depends on the county, the judge, and factors including whether at least one intended parent has a genetic connection to the child. In cases where a pre-birth order is not granted, intended parents may need to pursue a stepparent adoption or joint adoption after delivery to fully establish legal parentage and secure the birth certificate. Our team will connect you with attorneys who know Indiana courts and can advise you based on your specific circumstances.
From the time you match with a surrogate to the birth of your child, the surrogacy process in Indiana typically takes between 18 and 24 months, depending on medical and legal factors specific to your journey. This timeline includes surrogate matching, medical screening, the IVF cycle, the legal steps needed to establish parentage, and the pregnancy itself. Creative Love walks alongside you through every stage, so you always know where you are in the process and what comes next. You will never feel left wondering.
If you have found your way to this page, it may be exactly the right time to take your next step. Whether you are an intended parent who has been searching for a team you can truly trust to guide you through Indiana's unique surrogacy landscape, or a woman who feels called to help another family welcome a child into the world, Creative Love is here for you. Your surrogacy journey today can begin with a single conversation, and we promise to meet you with the clarity, care, and warmth that this moment deserves. We are here for you.
