Fertility Source Companies (FSC) is proud to provide first-rate surrogacy services helping intended parents grow their families throughout Missouri, including St. Louis, Columbia, Kansas City, Springfield, and beyond. Our team of experts is on hand to guide you every step of the way, from choosing the right gestational surrogate and completing comprehensive health screenings to monitoring the pregnancy’s progress and, finally, delivery. FSC is honored to be a part of people’s transformative journeys toward becoming parents, as well as guiding surrogates through this unique journey.
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Finding a Surrogate in Missouri
At Fertility Source Companies, we rigorously screen candidates in Missouri considering surrogacy—carrying a pregnancy to term for those unable to do so themselves—to create a wide-ranging pool of diverse, healthy, and thoroughly vetted surrogates for intended parents to choose from with utmost confidence. Our program director will discuss your unique preferences and desires to help you narrow your search, ultimately guiding you toward the perfect match.
Surrogacy Laws in Missouri
Because no federal laws dictate national surrogacy policy, each state treats it slightly differently. Surrogacy is generally available de facto in Missouri for individuals and couples (same-sex or heterosexual) alike, as there are no state laws specifically allowing or outlawing the practice. In Missouri, parental rights are established with post-birth orders (rather than pre-birth orders), which are agreed upon in legal contracts signed by both intended parents and surrogates at the beginning of the agreement.
Courts must approve these orders on a case-by-case basis, however. In Missouri, the courts tend to approve orders for single parents, married heterosexual couples, and same-sex couples in which at least one intended parent is genetically related to the child in a straightforward process. They may be less likely to approve orders for unmarried heterosexual couples with no genetic link to the child.
Surrogate Costs & Fees in Missouri
Surrogacy in Missouri typically costs $100,000 to $125,000, including an agency fee of $30,000 and surrogacy base pay of approximately $50,000, paid in installments. Intended parents additionally cover expenses surrogates incur along the way, including medical and legal bills, as well as transportation and other logistical costs. Learn more about the cost of surrogacy.
How Surrogates Are Screened in Missouri
Safety is our top priority here at FSC, and we evaluate potential surrogates accordingly. Our candidates in Missouri are comprehensively screened to ensure they are physically and mentally fit for the journey ahead, including background checks, medical tests, blood work, and psychological evaluations. Intended parents can be sure their surrogate is thoroughly vetted, won’t pass on any genetic conditions, and will be emotionally stable in handling the full duration of surrogacy.
We also factor in previous pregnancy experience, requiring our surrogates to have had at least one successful pregnancy free from complications to participate. This thorough screening process protects the health of both the surrogate and the baby, and forms the foundation for a trusting, transparent relationship between the surrogate and the intended parents.
Surrogacy FAQs for Intended Parents
Yes, surrogacy is available to heterosexual and LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as LGBTQ+ couples in Missouri, as no state laws prohibit it. Just like with heterosexual couples, individuals and LGBTQ+ intended parents will secure parental rights with post-birth orders, as agreed upon at the beginning of the process in legal contracts signed by all parties.
Working with a surrogate you know personally can be very emotionally complex. Fertility agencies provide comprehensive support for the entire surrogacy process from start to finish, including medical screenings, legal assistance, and management and administration of all details. Working with an agency also provides the comfort and trust that comes with experience—our staff has helped many families get their start through surrogacy in Missouri, so we know what to expect and can help eliminate surprises along the way.
Each surrogate-intended parent relationship is different and is based on the mutual agreements drawn up by fertility lawyers, facilitated by the agency, and signed by both parties from the outset to establish rights, responsibilities, and expectations. Typically, intended parents are engaged in the experience by attending medical appointments, receiving updates on the pregnancy’s process, and being present at childbirth.
Find a Surrogate in Missouri
Find your ideal surrogate in Missouri with Fertility Source Companies—where expertise meets compassion to support you through every step of the way.
If you’re contemplating becoming a surrogate to help couples and individuals grow their families in Missouri, get in touch with Fertility Source Companies. Our surrogates are deeply valued, well-compensated, and fully supported for the duration of this life-changing process. Our experienced team is available around the clock to help you navigate this special journey, from building your initial profile in our database to matching up with the right intended parents to finally transferring embryos and embarking on the pregnancy.
Why Become a Surrogate in Missouri
Becoming a surrogate is a deeply rewarding, enriching experience—not to mention financially beneficial. Surrogacy is an incredible opportunity to change lives for the better, helping couples and individuals build a family who otherwise might not be able to do so. Most surrogates find the experience extremely fulfilling, while also receiving generous financial compensation and other benefits, including quality medical care.
Surrogate Requirements in Missouri
We maintain strict guidelines to ensure the health of our surrogates and the safety of their pregnancies. To become a surrogate in Missouri, potential candidates must:
Be between 21–43 years old
Pass physical and mental health exams
Have successfully carried one pregnancy (but fewer than five, or three C-sections) to term without complications
The surrogacy process in Missouri begins with an application and initial screening, to confirm candidates meet the basic criteria to be able to participate. Next surrogates are matched with intended parents based on specific preferences and desires, and chosen surrogates are thoroughly evaluated for physical and mental health. Then legal contracts are drawn up to establish the rights and responsibilities of all parties and provide a framework for the agreement to refer back to throughout the process. Embryos are then prepared, while the surrogate receives hormonal treatments to ready her body for pregnancy. Once embryos are transferred successfully, the surrogate will begin seeing her OB/GYN regularly to monitor the pregnancy’s progress. Our support staff remains on call for guidance and support.
Surrogacy Pay & Compensation in Missouri
Missouri surrogates typically receive initial base compensation of about $50,000, paid in regular installments throughout the pregnancy. Surrogates are also reimbursed for expenses incurred along the way, including medical visits, transportation and travel costs, and maternity clothing. Surrogates at FSC are always fairly compensated for their generous commitment of time, energy, and effort. Learn more about surrogate compensation and pay.
Apply to Become a Surrogate in Missouri
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 Missouri
Egg Donor FAQs
A surrogacy pregnancy is generally similar to any other pregnancy, featuring the same developmental stages and typically resulting in the same kind of symptoms. However, a surrogate pregnancy may require additional medical visits to monitor the pregnancy’s progress and the health and well-being of both the baby and the surrogate, as the pregnancy is managed under the specific medical protocols outlined in your surrogacy contract. Surrogates may also receive additional or slightly different prenatal care, in accordance with the wishes of the intended parents and as outlined in the agreements ahead of time.
Yes, surrogates may choose the intended parents they wish to work with. While our experienced team makes an initial match based on the stated preferences of the intended parents and specific characteristics of the surrogate, both parties must ultimately agree to enter a contract together. After the initial match, the parties meet to discuss mutual values and expectations and to ensure both the surrogate and intended parents are in alignment and comfortable moving forward.
The surrogacy process typically takes one to two years in full. This timeframe includes the initial matching phase, legal preparations, medical procedures, and the pregnancy itself. It also includes a rigorous screening process—vetting surrogates for physical and mental fitness and ensuring they’re ready to commit to the journey ahead.
Our Partner Clinics in Missouri
Below is a list of the partner clinics we work with in Missouri. 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
Infertility Center of St. Louis 224 S. Woods Mill Road Suite 730 St. Louis, MO 63017 Ph: 314-576-1400 Fx: 314-576-1442 Web: http://www.infertile.com
Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery 1506 E. Broadway #220 Columbia, MO 65201 Ph: 573-443-4511 Web: http://www.missourifertility.com/
If you don’t see your clinic listed here, please contact us and we can make appropriate arrangements with you.
