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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
From your first consultation to the moment your baby’s birth certificate is issued, Giving Tree Surrogacy provides the guidance, legal coordination, and emotional support that make surrogacy in Louisiana a safe and fulfilling experience.
Through our national network of experienced reproductive law attorneys, we ensure that every family—regardless of origin or structure—has the legal protection and peace of mind they deserve. So you can focus on what matters most: bringing home your baby.
Why Parents in Louisiana 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 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:
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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.
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The surrogate (gestational carrier) has no genetic relationship to the child.
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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
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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 Louisiana?
Surrogacy costs vary for each individual journey. Intended parents in Louisiana 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 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.