Fertility Source Companies (FSC) is proud to be a leader in the gestational surrogacy space, helping intended parents across Kansas grow their families and guiding surrogates through this unique, life-changing journey. Whether you’re located in Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka, Olathe, or elsewhere, our dedicated team is here to help. From the initial processes, during which we’ll help match intended parents with surrogates, all the way through delivery, FSC will be by your side.
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Finding a Surrogate in Kansas
If you’re looking for a surrogate in Kansas to help you realize your dreams of parenthood, FSC can guide you through the entire process. Surrogates carry and deliver a child for an individual or a couple hoping to grow their families but who cannot conceive or give birth on their own. At FSC, we specialize in gestational surrogacy only, in which the surrogate has no genetic relation to the child. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a surrogate for intended parents or you’re an intended parent hoping to find the right match and begin the journey toward parenthood, FSC is here to help. We’re proud to work with people of all backgrounds, including single people and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.
Surrogacy Laws in Kansas
Surrogacy laws are determined on a state-by-state basis. In Kansas, there are no laws regulating surrogacy, which means there are no laws prohibiting it. Regardless of marital status, heterosexual intended parents can typically obtain a pre-birth order to establish parentage, as long as both intended parents have a genetic connection to the baby.
For same-sex couples, regardless of marital status—and sometimes in cases in which heterosexual couples use a donor—parentage is established by a pre-birth order establishing parentage for the genetically related parent, and by a court order for the parent who is not genetically related to the baby, typically handled as an adoption. Single intended parents with a genetic connection to the baby can also obtain a pre-birth order to establish parentage, but a post-birth order is also required in order to take the surrogate off the birth certificate.
Surrogate Costs & Fees in Kansas
The cost of surrogacy in Kansas is typically between $100,000 and $125,000. This includes an agency fee of approximately $30,000 and base surrogacy compensation of approximately $50,000, which is paid out in installments. Other costs include medical expenses, legal fees, and specific allowances for the surrogate throughout the process, covering maternity clothing, travel expenses, lost wages, and more. Total surrogacy expenses will vary from case to case, with many factors coming into play, such as unexpected medical needs or any specific requirements noted in the surrogacy contract. The team at FSC is committed to outlining all expected costs in detail and will work with you to create a clear payment plan. Learn more about the cost of surrogacy.
How Surrogates Are Screened in Kansas
Our expert team is committed to ensuring a safe, fulfilling experience for both the surrogate and the intended parents. We maintain strict requirements for all surrogates, with stringent requirements, a comprehensive screening process that includes both medical and psychological evaluations, and in-depth interviews to get to know candidates and assess their qualifications and reasons for wanting to pursue surrogacy. All of these processes are in place to help ensure candidates are both physically and mentally prepared for the unique, complex journey of surrogacy while simultaneously helping to foster a harmonious relationship with the intended parents.
Surrogacy FAQs for Intended Parents
From the very first stages of the process all the way to delivery, the surrogacy journey typically takes about one to two years. Beginning with the initial matching process, in which we’ll help pair surrogates and intended parents, this journey includes legal matters, medical processes, and childbirth itself. In some cases, the intended parents may choose to remain in contact with the surrogate after childbirth.
Working with a surrogate one knows personally can be very emotionally complex. Working with a surrogacy agency, on the other hand, allows for expert guidance from start to finish, from screening processes and legal matters to emotional support and mediation services that will help in managing any complexities or challenges that may come up along the way.
Intended parents can decide how much contact they will have with the surrogate and how involved they will be in the process, stipulating these preferences in the surrogacy contract that will be drawn up between the intended parents and the surrogate. Usually, intended parents accompany the surrogate the medical appointments and are present during childbirth. Some intended parents wish to have more open or frequent communication with the surrogate, even continuing contact after delivery. No matter your specific preferences, FSC will work to facilitate a collaborative and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
No, gestational surrogates (which have no genetic link to the child) cannot decide to keep the baby, as parentage will be established for the intended parents via a legally binding surrogacy contract that both you and the surrogate will agree upon and sign. Parentage is usually established via pre-birth orders issued by a court, or in some situations, post-birth orders, which function much in the same way as an adoption.
Find a Surrogate in Kansas
Contact us to learn more about our program and begin your path to growing your family.
Becoming a surrogate can be a truly enriching, life-changing experience. The knowledgeable, compassionate team at FSC has years of experience working with surrogates in Kansas as they embark on this unique journey to help intended parents grow their families. We understand the deep commitment involved in surrogacy and are proud to offer a supportive, warm environment to assist at each stage of this special journey.
Why Become a Surrogate in Kansas
Becoming a surrogate in Kansas can be an incredibly special opportunity to help people realize their dreams of parenthood. Most surrogates come away from the experience with a profound sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. At FSC, we’re proud to offer competitive pay to surrogates and work with them closely through every step.
Surrogate Requirements in Kansas
To ensure the safety and well-being of all involved parties, we maintain strict guidelines for all surrogates working with our agency. Some key requirements are as follows:
Age 21–43 years old
U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
No more than five live births, no more than three C-sections
Good overall health, with a BMI of 32 or less
Financially stable, receiving no federal or state assistance
No smoking or drug use
Stable housing and home life
Have delivered one child you’re currently raising
Motivated to help intended parents grow their families
The surrogacy process in Kansas starts with the initial application process, in which candidates submit their qualifications, preferences, and background information for careful review by our team. Anyone who reaches the next stage will then speak with our team and complete all required physical and psychological screenings. We can then begin matching surrogates with intended parents based on shared values, overall personalities, and preferences.
Once a match has been made, a legal contract will be drawn up by the intended parents and their attorney, which the surrogate will review with her own attorney to request any changes or ask any questions they may have. Once all parties are in agreement, the surrogate can begin hormonal treatments to prepare for embryo transfer. Surrogates will have a full team of experienced medical professionals on hand to help guide them through the process, and the team at FSC will be there at every step.
Surrogacy Pay & Compensation in Kansas
Surrogates in Kansas receive a base pay of about $50,000, which will be paid in eight installments, starting from the time the fetal heartbeat is confirmed and continuing every month through pregnancy. Surrogates who have prior surrogacy experience will receive $55,000 base pay. In addition to base pay, surrogates in Kansas also receive allowance for various expenses along the way, such as surrogacy-related travel, maternity clothing, reimbursement for insurance premiums and wellness appointments, and more. Learn more about surrogate compensation.
Apply to Become a Surrogate in Kansas
Are you ready to become a surrogate? We’ve worked with surrogates from all over Illinois, including but not limited to, Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford. Start your surrogacy journey and apply today! Become a Surrogate in Kansas
Egg Donor FAQs
A surrogate pregnancy usually involves the same physical commitments as any other pregnancy, with similar medical appointments, procedures, and physical symptoms. However, additional appointments and monitoring may be necessary during the surrogacy process to ensure the health and safety of both the surrogate and the baby, and to meet any special requirements outlined in the surrogacy contract. Most surrogates experience a much more restful time post-delivery than with non-surrogacy pregnancies, as they’re not responsible for newborn care after the baby is delivered and goes home with its parents.
No, as a surrogate, every expense related to the surrogacy experience will be paid for by the intended parents. This encompasses medical and legal fees, and also will cover related costs such as transportation to medical appointments, embryo transfer fees, maternity clothing and other pregnancy-related supplies, and childcare and lost wages if applicable. All financial matters will be outlined in detail in the legally binding surrogacy contract and will be agreed upon before the pregnancy begins.
Yes, surrogates are able to decide on the intended parents they want to work with, based on a range of factors including shared values, preferences, and overall compatibility. During the matching process, intended parents and surrogates will meet to discuss expectations, get to know one another, and ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident with the pairing. This helps ensure a harmonious and fulfilling experience for all involved.
In most cases, surrogates are able to pursue most of their usual, low-risk activities during pregnancy. Of course, the usual restrictions—on alcohol, nicotine, and drugs, for example—apply to a surrogate pregnancy just as they would to any other pregnancy. Any specific restrictions or preferences will be discussed in detail with the intended parents ahead of time and outlined clearly in the surrogacy contract, which all parties will review and agree upon before signing. For example, some intended parents may want a surrogate who agrees to avoid certain kinds of foods in order to adhere to their religious traditions or lifestyle preferences.
Our Partner Clinics in Kansas
FSC is proud to work with a number of partner clinics in Kansas. To learn more about these clinics’ specific egg donor and surrogacy processes, visit their websites or reach out to them directly. If you don’t see your clinic listed here, please contact us and we can make appropriate arrangements with you.
Partner Clinics
University of Kansas Physicians Advanced Reproductive Medicine 10777 Nall Avenue Suite 200 Overland Park, KS 66211 Ph: 913-588-1227 Fx: 913-588-6271 Web: www.kansashealthsystem.com
