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....
When you began searching for surrogacy in Kentucky, chances are something deeply personal led you here.
You may have been carrying a quiet hope for a child for a long time, navigating loss, difficult diagnoses, or treatments that did not bring the outcome you prayed for. You may be a couple ready to grow your family in a way that fits the life you have built together. Or you may be a woman with a generous heart, drawn to the idea of helping another family welcome a child they have longed for.
Whatever brought you to this page, please know you are welcome here. At Creative Love Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency, we hold space for the emotion behind your search. Our team will guide you with warmth, honesty, and steady care from your very first conversation through the moment your baby is placed in your arms.
Choosing among surrogacy agencies is one of the most personal decisions a family will ever make. It is not just about credentials or experience. It is about finding a team that understands the weight of what you are carrying and the hope you are holding onto.
The intended parents and surrogates who walk this path with us come from all backgrounds. We work with married heterosexual couples, same sex parents, unmarried couples, and single intended parents. We have supported families after years of fertility struggles, after loss, and at the very beginning of their family-building journey. What unites them is the wish for an agency that listens before it acts.
We take time to know you. We never rush a match. We give you room to ask questions, to pause, and to feel ready before each step. Our experience guiding intended parents and surrogates alike has shown us that thoughtful care creates better outcomes for everyone.
"Wendy answered every question, eased every concern, and made me feel confident in my decision from day one," shared Abby F., one of the intended parents we have had the privilege of serving.
If you are arriving here as intended parents, please take a breath. We understand how heavy this season can feel, and we are here to help carry some of that weight with you.
You may be wondering whether surrogacy is the right next step, how the surrogacy process works, or what surrogacy laws in Kentucky look like for your family. These questions are normal, and they deserve thoughtful answers.
As your journey unfolds, we coordinate closely with your IVF clinic, manage communication among all parties involved, and connect you with attorneys who understand Kentucky surrogacy. Gestational surrogacy is legal in Kentucky, and compensated surrogacy is permitted, while traditional surrogacy is prohibited under Kentucky state law because it involves artificial insemination and the relinquishing of parental rights for payment. For this reason, our families are built through gestational surrogacy, where the gestational carrier has no genetic link to the child she carries.
Kentucky currently has no statute specifically regulating surrogacy. Instead, surrogacy laws in Kentucky rely on general contract law and case law, and well-prepared surrogacy contracts have been honored by Kentucky courts. Pre-birth parentage orders are routinely granted by many Kentucky judges, and a petition is typically filed during the second trimester, directing the hospital to place the intended parents’ names on the birth certificate. Because these matters are handled case by case, we make sure you are paired with assisted reproduction attorneys who know how to present your story clearly.
For married couples, including same sex couples, pre-birth orders are generally accessible, even when using a donor egg or sperm donation. Unmarried couples may still qualify, though the path can depend on whether at least one parent has a genetic relationship to the child. When intended parents are not genetically related to the child born through surrogacy, a post-birth step, such as a second-parent adoption or stepparent adoption, may be needed to fully establish parentage.
Understanding the financial side of your surrogacy journey is one of the most important parts of feeling prepared. We believe that clarity creates peace of mind.
Our Team Will Guide You Through:
A full breakdown of the surrogate compensation package
What is included in surrogacy costs, such as medical expenses, legal fees, and agency support
How much surrogacy costs in real terms, including IVF costs and options for financing surrogacy
Insurance coverage during the surrogate pregnancy
Financial coordination so your surrogacy arrangement feels organized and supported
We want both intended parents and our Kentucky surrogates to feel secure in every part of this process.
For many Kentucky residents, the call to become a surrogate comes from somewhere deep and personal.
Perhaps you have watched a loved one struggle to grow their family. Perhaps you simply know that pregnancy is something you have experienced with health and gratitude, and you want to use that gift for someone else. Whatever the reason, we welcome the chance to walk this path beside you.
We treat every conversation with the warmth, respect, and care it deserves.
To make sure this journey is safe and meaningful for everyone, all surrogate candidates complete a thorough screening process. Kentucky does not set formal state requirements for surrogates, so we follow trusted medical guidelines used across the country.
Surrogate Requirements Often Include:
Being between the ages of 21 and 41
A history of healthy pregnancies and currently raising at least one child
A healthy body weight and lifestyle
Past pregnancy and current medical records, with an OB clearance letter
Willingness to complete psychological evaluations and additional psychological evaluations as needed
Being a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and living in a surrogacy-friendly state
Your comfort, safety, and emotional health are at the center of everything we do.
Gestational surrogacy is legal in Kentucky, and intended parents can move forward with confidence when working with experienced surrogacy agencies. Compensated surrogacy is permitted, and surrogacy contracts are generally enforceable under Kentucky case law. Traditional surrogacy is not legal in Kentucky, which is why our agency works only with gestational carriers who have no biological connection to the child born.
Gestational surrogacy uses in vitro fertilization to create a fertilized embryo, which is then transferred into the surrogate’s uterus. The embryo can be created using the intended parents’ own egg and sperm, or with the help of egg donation, sperm donation, or embryo donation. Because the gestational carrier is not genetically related to the child, the path to legal parentage is generally clearer for Kentucky families.
A petition is filed in a Kentucky court during the second trimester to request a pre-birth order. When granted, the court order directs the hospital to list the intended parents on the birth certificate. Married couples, including same sex couples, are usually granted pre-birth orders, while single intended parents or unmarried couples may need additional steps, especially when there is no genetic link to the child.
Kentucky surrogates receive medical care, emotional support, and a dedicated case manager. We are there for appointments, milestones, and the quieter moments in between, helping you feel cared for through every stage of your surrogacy journey.
We take the time to learn about your values, hopes, and preferences before suggesting any match. We never rush this part of the process because the relationship between intended parents and surrogates shapes the entire experience.
If something in your heart led you here, please know that you do not have to take the next step alone. Whether you are ready to grow your family or feel called to help another family experience that joy, your story matters to us, and we would be honored to walk beside you.
