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Surrogate Mother Compensation

For those struggling to start or continue their family, having a healthy baby of their own can seem like a distant dream.  You can help make a difference and achieve both emotional and financial gain by becoming a Surrogate Mother. As a Surrogate Mother, you and your family will have the experience of helping someone build their family in this unique way.  It is a journey that spreads beyond your family and into the parent's family that you are helping.  The joy of seeing the Intended Parents hold their baby for the first time is a lasting and cherished memory.

The time and commitment that a Surrogate Mother dedicates to this journey can be beyond measure so how do you place a price on such a thing?  At The Surrogacy Experience, we do not feel someone should receive a lower compensation based on where they live or if they have surrogacy-friendly insurance or not. We do not dictate what you ultimately receive for your Surrogate Compensation package, but rather we set minimum base compensation amounts and the rest is finalized with the help of your attorney.  We understand that deciding what is fair for both parties can be difficult and we will provide general industry guidelines for your review. Your compensation package includes the Base Surrogate Compensation (upon confirmation of pregnancy) and Related Paid Expenses:

Base Surrogate Compensation

• First Time Gestational Carrier: minimum $35,000  
• Experienced Gestational Carrier: minimum $40,000
• Multiples: $5,000+ in addition to base compensation

Gestational Carrier Related Paid Expenses

• Mock Cycle fee: $250 - $500
• Canceled Cycle fee: $500
• Embryo transfer fee: $1,000 - $2,000
• Selective reduction and/or termination of pregnancy: $1,500 - $3,000
• Maternity clothing allowance: $500 singleton – $750 multiples
• Invasive Procedure Fee (amnio, CVS, D&C, etc.): $500 - $1,000 per procedure
• Cesarean Section Fee: $1,500 - $2,500
• Loss of reproductive organs: $2,000  - $8,000​

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Other Gestational Carrier Considerations (Costs varies depending on your specific journey and contract terms)

• Lost wages:
  • Gestational Carrier reimbursement for lost wages for any pay lost due to her participation for any pre/post transfer monitoring appointments, overnight travel in conjunction with visits to/from the treating fertility clinic, surrogacy-related doctor’s appointments, doctor-ordered bed rest, and post-delivery recovery time up.
  • Spouse/Partner reimbursement for lost wages at the actual rate of pay at the time of the event missed for required travel, birth, and up to 1 week postpartum (if requested).

• Child Care up to $100 per day
  • Provided for any overnight travel, in the event of bed rest ordered by a medical care provider, and for up to 4 - 6 weeks post-partum
  • For surrogacy related appointments that are outside of regular childcare hours
• Housekeeping due to physician-ordered bed rest or required medical restrictions: starting at $75 p/week
• Medical Expenses: Intended Parents are responsible for any medical costs related to pre/post transfer cycling, pregnancy and delivery, and any issues that were symptomatic within 3 months post-partum and treated through 6 months post-partum

• Psychological counseling / group support (if requested): $1,000 - $2,000

• Term life insurance policy: $500,000

• Travel Expenses: Approved travel-related expenses will be paid for by intended parents which typically include:
  • rental car fee, taxi, or other ground transportation
  • mileage over 50 miles at current tax rate if surrogate uses own car
  • coach airfare
  • hotel rental
  • per diem of $50 - $75 per day, per person meal allotment

• Pumping Breast Milk (if applicable): $250 per week, plus the cost of supplies and shipping

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Legal Fees (paid for by the Intended Parents)

• Your Legal Representation to review the agreement on your behalf: $1,500+ 
• Your Legal Representation during the Declaration of Parentage proceeding (if required)

All details for your specific journey are discussed and outlined in the Gestational Carrier Agreement you sign with your Intended Parents and will be managed by our agency. 

Surrogate compensation can depend on several different factors and is unique to each situation. At The Surrogacy Experience, we will assist you in determining what your personal compensation package request will look like while making sure you get the minimum amounts you deserve. To view the Gestational Surrogacy Estimated Compensation Summary, click HERE.

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