Surrogacy in Connecticut:
For Parents and Surrogates
Connecticut is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the United States, offering clear legal protections and a straightforward process for intended parents. State law recognizes gestational surrogacy agreements and provides a reliable path for establishing legal parentage before the child’s birth. At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we combine legal insight, medical expertise, and personalized care to make your path to parenthood as smooth as possible.

Surrogacy in Connecticut for Surrogates
Becoming a surrogate is one of the most meaningful ways to help another family while experiencing a life-changing journey yourself.
Surrogates in Connecticut are generous, compassionate, and strong women who want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, surrogacy may be the perfect path.
Why Parents in Connecticut Choose Giving Tree Surrogacy

Our PRE-SCREENING PROCESS
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we go beyond standard checks to protect your journey. Every surrogate completes background screenings, home evaluations, and insurance reviews. Medical records are also pre-approved by our team and IVF nurses before a profile is ever shared, reducing risks and increasing your chances of success.

The SHORTEST WAIT TIME
Families choose Giving Tree because of our unmatched speed. With 3–5 fully pre-screened surrogates added to our pool each week, most intended parents match in just 1 week to 1 month - far faster than the industry’s 12+ month average. And with 60% of our surrogates returning for a second journey, your perfect match comes with proven experience.

No UPFRONT BARRIER
We believe every family deserves the chance to grow, which is why Giving Tree offers a low to no retainer fee structure.
You can explore your options and get matched without heavy financial commitments upfront.
Intended Parents We Support in Connecticut
Every path to parenthood deserves support. That’s why we proudly serve a diverse community of intended parents in Connecticut, 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.
Connecticut Surrogacy Laws
Connecticut offers one of the most secure and inclusive environments for building your family through surrogacy in the United States. Intended parents can expect clear legal protections and a straightforward process. State law recognizes gestational surrogacy agreements and provides a reliable path for establishing legal parentage before the child’s birth. Courts in Connecticut routinely issue pre-birth parentage orders, allowing intended parents’ names to appear directly on the birth certificate before their baby’s birth.
To ensure compliance, a written surrogacy agreement must be completed and signed by all parties before any medical procedures take place. Both the intended parents and the surrogate (and her spouse or partner, if applicable) must have independent legal representation. Once the agreement is properly executed, the intended parents can obtain a court order confirming their legal parentage and terminating any parental rights of the surrogate. This process ensures clarity and security for everyone involved.
Connecticut’s inclusive laws allow both domestic and international intended parents—whether single, married, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community—to pursue surrogacy confidently. The state’s well-defined and supportive legal system makes it a trusted destination for families seeking a transparent and dependable journey to parenthood.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, our team partners with experienced reproductive law attorneys in Connecticut to ensure that your surrogacy journey aligns fully with state requirements and local court practices.
The Surrogacy Process in Connecticut
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 Connecticut
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Initial consultation & Intended Parent Intake (1-2 months)
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Matching with the Right Surrogate (1 week-1 month)
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Medical Screening & Legal Agreements (6 months)
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Surrogate Pregnancy (10 months)
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Birth, Support and Parenthood (ongoing)
Learn more details about our surrogacy process here.

How Much Does Surrogate Cost in Connecticut?
Surrogacy costs vary for each individual journey. Intended parents in Connecticut can plan for estimated costs for a surrogacy journey to be $149,500+, with the exact costs depending on the specific needs for their surrogate, pregnancy and delivery. If intended parents require an egg donor, those costs would be in addition to surrogacy costs.
Your total surrogacy costs include:
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Our Agency costs
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Your surrogate fees
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Your legal and escrow fees
If you have questions about surrogacy costs, inclusions and exclusions in pricing, or timelines, please contact Giving Tree Surrogacy.
Become a Parent Through Surrogacy in Connecticut
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 Connecticut?
Connect with our team today and take the first step toward bringing your baby home.

Surrogacy in Connecticut for Surrogates
Becoming a surrogate is one of the most meaningful ways to help another family while experiencing a life-changing journey yourself.
Surrogates in Connecticut are generous, compassionate, and strong women who want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, surrogacy may be the perfect path.
Becoming a Surrogate in Connecticut
Women who become surrogates are often mothers who loved being pregnant and want to give that joy to someone else. To qualify in Connecticut, surrogates typically must:
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Be between 21–38 years old
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Have had at least one prior healthy pregnancy (maximum five), with no major complications
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Had no more than two C-sections
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Have a BMI under 32.
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Not be currently using tobacco or recreational drugs, or taking depression/anxiety medications.
These requirements are in place to protect your health and ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
Surrogacy Laws for Surrogates in Connecticut
Connecticut provides one of the clearest and strongest legal frameworks for surrogacy: for surrogates:
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Surrogacy agreements are legally enforceable.
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Pre-birth parentage orders ensure surrogates are not recognized as legal parents once the order is granted.
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Independent legal representation is required, ensuring your rights are always protected.
Surrogates living in Connecticut can have confidence and peace of mind in their surrogacy journey.
The Surrogacy Process in Connecticut

The surrogate process from start to finish can take about 18-20 months, but the exact timing depends on your individual circumstances. Your surrogacy journey typically follows these key milestones: 1. Application & Initial Consultation (1-2 months) 2. Psychological Pre-Screening (1-3 weeks) 3. Matching with Intended Parents (1-3 months) 4. Medical Screening (1-2 months) 5. Legal Agreements (1-2 months) 6. IVF Preparation & Embryo Transfer (1-2 months) 7. Pregnancy (10 months) 8. Delivery & Post-Birth Support (1-2 months) Each stage is supported by our team so you always know what to expect.
Surrogate Pay in Connecticut
First-time surrogates can earn up to $92,000, and experienced surrogates can earn up to $115,000. Giving Tree has some of the highest surrogate pay in the industry. Surrogates can earn some of the highest compensation when they work with us. Women who become surrogates in Connecticut receive compensation as well as additional benefits.
Support & Benefits
Surrogacy is more than financial—it’s emotional, physical, and deeply personal. At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we honor your commitment with: - Competitive compensation packages - Wellness care packages at different milestones - Access to licensed mental health professionals - Surrogate Sister mentorship program - Peer support groups and ongoing community

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