Apply to Become a Surrogate in Indiana

While surrogacy in and of itself is not explicitly illegal in Indiana, surrogacy contracts are not legally enforceable or recognized by the state’s courts. To ensure a smooth journey, prospective surrogates in Indiana are encouraged to connect with a reputable surrogacy agency, such as Reproductive Possibilities, who has experience handling the various legal processes that come up when coordinating a surrogacy agreement.

What is Surrogacy?

Gestational surrogacy is a process in which a woman carries a pregnancy and delivers a baby for someone else. The term “gestational” refers to the fact that, while the surrogate will gestate the baby in her womb, she will not be the baby’s biological mother and will not impart her genetics onto the baby. Babies born via surrogacy are first created in a lab via in vitro fertilization (IVF) using gametes (eggs and sperm) that have been provided by the intended parents. In some cases, gametes from egg and/or sperm donors may be used. Once the embryo has been created, it is transferred to the surrogate’s uterus.

How does surrogacy work in Indiana?

As noted above, surrogacy contracts are not currently recognized or enforceable in Indiana. Because the legal side of surrogacy in this state can be complex, we always encourage anyone considering becoming an Indiana surrogate mother to work with an agency like Reproductive Possibilities. Experienced agencies can successfully navigate legal areas to ensure a smooth surrogacy journey.

One of the most exciting phases of the surrogacy journey is the matching process. Reproductive Possibilities has extensive experience making excellent matches between surrogates and intended parents in Indiana, the US, and beyond. We devote a lot of time and focus towards this part of the process to make sure each surrogacy arrangement is agreeable to all parties.

To accomplish this, we begin by having in-depth discussions with both surrogates and prospective intended parents. The point of these discussions is to get an understanding of everyone’s expectations and preferences. We then use this information to identify who would make a great match with whom.

If we feel that the two parties are a good fit for one another, we’ll move forward and schedule a group conference. In the group conference, we’ll discuss the following topics relating to the surrogacy process:

• Preferred forms and frequency of communication
• Willingness to carry multiples
• Perspective on pregnancy reduction and/or termination
• Family and support systems

If both the intended parents and surrogate are on the same page about these topics, then you can consider yourself successfully matched! From here on out, the Reproductive Possibilities team will continue to facilitate contact and coordinate between you and the intended parents.

To learn more, visit our surrogacy process page for surrogate mothers.