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Surrogacy in Louisiana:
For Parents and Surrogates
Louisiana has one of the most restrictive legal environments for surrogacy in the United States. Under current law, only altruistic gestational surrogacy arrangements are permitted, and compensated surrogacy contracts (like those with Giving Tree surrogates) are considered unenforceable. Due to these laws, Giving Tree does not work with any surrogates who reside in the state of Louisiana. For intended parents living in Louisiana, our experienced team can help provide the right legal counsel for a successful journey.
Surrogacy in Louisiana:
A Guide for Intended Parents
Desde tu primera consulta hasta el momento en que se emite el certificado de nacimiento de tu bebé, Giving Tree Surrogacy brinda la orientación, la coordinación legal y el apoyo emocional que hacen que la gestación subrogada en Alabama sea una experiencia segura y gratificante.
A través de nuestra red nacional de abogados con experiencia en derecho reproductivo, nos aseguramos de que cada familia, sin importar su origen o estructura, cuente con la protección legal y la tranquilidad que merece. Así puedes enfocarte en lo más importante: llevar a tu bebé a casa.
Why Parents in Louisiana Choose Giving Tree Surrogacy?
Nuestro PROCESO DE PRESELECCIÓN
En Giving Tree Surrogacy, vamos más allá de las evaluaciones estándar para proteger su proceso. Cada Gestante Subrogada completa verificaciones de antecedentes, evaluaciones domiciliarias, valoraciones psicológicas y revisiones de seguro médico.
El MENOR TIEMPO DE ESPERA
Las familias eligen Giving Tree por nuestra rapidez inigualable. Con 3 a 5 Gestantes Subrogadas completamente preevaluadas que se incorporan semanalmente a nuestro programa, la mayoría de los Futuros Pa
El MENOR TIEMPO DE ESPERA
Creemos que toda familia merece la oportunidad de crecer, por eso Giving Tree ofrece una estructura de honorarios iniciales reducidos o inexistentes.
Intended Parents We Support in Louisiana
Every path to parenthood deserves support. That’s why we proudly serve a diverse community of intended parents in Louisiana, offering compassionate, ethical, and personalized guidance at every step of the surrogacy journey.
We work with heterosexual couples facing infertility, medical conditions such as cancer, uterine issues, or multiple failed IVF attempts, LGBTQIA+ couples navigating unique legal and emotional considerations, and single parents by choice pursuing parenthood independently. We also support intended parents living with HIV through the SPAR program, in partnership with leading fertility clinics that follow strict medical protocols to ensure safety and success.
Our team guides you through every stage—from legal planning and donor selection to embryo creation and surrogate matching—providing clarity, support, and peace of mind so you can focus on what truly matters: building your family.
Louisiana Surrogacy Laws
Louisiana has one of the most restrictive legal environments for surrogacy in the United States. Under current law, only altruistic gestational surrogacy arrangements that meet specific criteria are permitted, and all compensated surrogacy contracts are considered unenforceable. Despite these limitations, intended parents who meet the state’s legal requirements can still pursue surrogacy safely and transparently—with proper legal guidance and a well-structured plan.
Louisiana’s Gestational Carrier Act allows intended parents to enter into a surrogacy agreement only if:
The intended parents are a married couple (man and woman) who each contribute their own genetic material, meaning the embryo must be created using both intended parents’ egg and sperm.
The surrogate (gestational carrier) has no genetic relationship to the child.
The agreement is approved by a Louisiana court before any medical procedures take place.
Because compensated surrogacy is not permitted, the surrogate may only receive reimbursement for reasonable medical and pregnancy-related expenses, not for additional compensation. All other types of surrogacy—such as traditional surrogacy or arrangements involving donor gametes—are not legally recognized under Louisiana law.
Due to these restrictions, many intended parents who reside in Louisiana choose to complete part or all of their surrogacy journey in neighboring surrogacy-friendly states such as Texas, Florida, or Arkansas, where broader legal frameworks allow for compensated and inclusive arrangements.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we help Louisiana-based intended parents understand their options clearly and make informed decisions that align with both their goals and the state’s legal boundaries. Our team collaborates closely with experienced reproductive law attorneys to ensure that all actions are compliant and that every step is handled with transparency, integrity, and care.
The Surrogacy Process in Louisiana
Building your family through surrogacy is an exciting process, with several important milestones leading up to delivery day. The surrogacy process for intended parents from initial consultation until they are holding their baby varies in length, most journeys taking 20+ months to complete.
5 Steps to Surrogacy in Louisiana
Initial consultation & Intended Parent Intake (1-2 months)
Matching with the Right Surrogate (3-6 months)
Medical Screening & Legal Agreements (6 months)
Surrogate Pregnancy (10 months)
Birth, Support and Parenthood (ongoing)
Learn more details about our surrogacy process here.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Louisiana?
Giving Tree offers 3 tiers of pricing for their Surrogacy Program. Because every journey is unique, our cost programs reflect the different needs and desires of our intended parents.
Choose from three (3) surrogacy program options:
Family Forward Guarantee™ Fixed Cost Program
Standard Surrogacy Program
M.A.P.L.E. Program
Learn more about our programs and costs.
If intended parents require an egg donor, our 3-Step Family Forward Concierge Egg Donation & Surrogacy Program is the best fit.
Become a Parent Through Surrogacy in Louisiana
If you’ve decided to grow your family through surrogacy, the first step is scheduling a consultation with us. This is your chance to share your story, ask questions, and see if the team is the right fit for your journey.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we offer complimentary consultations for intended parents who are emotionally and financially ready to begin within the next 12 months. These private meetings provide guidance on the surrogacy process, expected costs, and how to connect with a surrogate.
Ready to start your surrogacy journey in Louisiana?
Connect with our team today and take the first step toward bringing your baby home.
Surrogacy in Louisiana for Surrogates
Louisiana is not a surrogacy-friendly state. Therefore, Giving Tree Surrogacy does not work with surrogate candidates who reside in the state of Louisiana.