New York Surrogate Seeks Online Donations Amid Payment Dispute

New York, NY, August 14, 2026 —

McKenna West, a surrogate residing in New York, has launched an online fundraising campaign to address reported financial hardship. West states that the biological parents involved in her surrogacy agreement have not provided the agreed-upon payments. This alleged failure to pay has led to her current financial difficulties.

According to West, the situation arose after she chose not to proceed with an abortion, a decision that reportedly conflicted with the wishes of the biological parents. West claims that the financial agreement was contingent on her compliance with their request for an abortion. Following her decision against it, she alleges that the payments ceased.

Details regarding the specific terms of the surrogacy agreement, including the total amount of compensation and the schedule of payments, were not provided. Similarly, the identities of the biological parents have not been disclosed in public statements. The exact timeline of events, including the date the agreement was made and when payments were expected to be completed, was also not specified.

West has turned to online donation platforms to solicit funds to cover her expenses. Information regarding the specific platform being used for the fundraising efforts was not immediately available. The amount of financial assistance she is seeking through these donations was also not specified.

This situation highlights the complex emotional and financial considerations involved in surrogacy arrangements. Legal and ethical frameworks surrounding surrogacy contracts can vary, and disputes can arise over the interpretation and fulfillment of terms.

Story summarized from the original created by Georgia Worrell on nypost.com, see more information here.