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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 dictate what you ultimately receive for your Surrogate Compensation package, but rather this is finalized with the help of your attorney.  We understand that deciding what is fair for both parties can be difficult and have provided generally industry guidelines for your review:

Base Surrogate Compensation

• Gestational Carriers residing in CA, CO, CT, IL, MA, ME, NV, NH, NJ, VT with approved insurance*: First Time Carrier $35,000 and Experienced Carrier $45,000     
• Gestational Carriers residing in all other states with approved insurance*: First Time Carrier $30,000 and Experienced Carrier $40,000     
• Multiples: $5,000 in addition to base compensation

*Approved insurance becomes a key factor in these amounts and refers to the Gestational Carrier’s current insurance that has been reviewed and does not contain any Surrogacy Exclusions and can be used for prenatal, labor and delivery cost for the surrogacy

Gestational Carrier Related Paid Expenses

• Mock Cycle fee: $250 - $500
• Canceled Cycle fee: $500
• Embryo transfer fee: $1,000
• Selective reduction and/or termination of pregnancy: $1,500 each
• Maternity clothing allowance: $500 singleton – $750 multiples
• Invasive Procedure Fee (amnio, CVS, D&C, etc.): $500 per procedure
• Cesarean Section Fee: $2,500
• Loss of reproductive organs: $3,000 loss of uterus; $1,200 per loss of tube​

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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 not received 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 to the earlier of either 6 weeks post-delivery maximum or when surrogate is medically cleared to return to work.
  • 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 medical care provider, and for up to 4 weeks post-partum
  • For surrogacy related appointments that are outside of regular childcare hours
  • Payment will be made directly to childcare provider

• Housekeeping due to bed rest or medical restrictions by medical care provider: 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
  • Costs will vary based on OB/GYN, hospital and insurance coverage

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

• Term life insurance policy: $250,000 – $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 per day, per person meal allotment, not to exceed a maximum of $100/day

• Pumping Breast Milk (if applicable): $150 per week, plus cost of supplies and shipping
• Monthly stipend for miscellaneous expenses: $200 per month beginning at confirmation of pregnancy via an Ultrasound showing heartbeat

​Legal Fees (paid or by the Intended Parents)

• Representation to review agreement on your behalf: $750-$1,500  
• If required, representation during the Declaration of Parentage proceeding 

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. To determine an estimate on how much you can receive for surrogate mother compensation please contact us.  

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