Intended Parents - Understanding Costs

We understand the surrogacy process can be a significant cost for many families. We make it our priority to be transparent and provide guidance to help you understand the cost implications of each decision you make.

The average cost can range from $100,000-$140,000. This includes the agency fees, legal fees, surrogate compensation, and related expenses.

Surrogate Fees & Expenses Amount
First-time Surrogate Compensation Includes: $200 Monthly allowance starting with stimulation medication, $500 Maternity Clothing allowance, additional $200 stipend starting at 28 weeks, $1,000 transfer fee (if additional transfers are needed, fee is paid each transfer.) $54,000-$60,000
Proven Surrogate Compensation Includes: $200 Monthly allowance starting with stimulation medication, $500 Maternity Clothing allowance, additional $200 stipend starting at 28 weeks, $1,000 transfer fee (if additional transfers are needed, fee is paid each transfer.) $64,000-$70,000
Lost wages: Post birth recovery wages include 6 weeks for vaginal delivery and 8 weeks for a C-section. Based on gross wages
Medical Bills for Surrogate $7,000 – $9,000
Life Insurance Policy $250,000 policy with 18-
month coverage period $450
Psychologist Evaluation of Surrogate $750
Fertility Medication (per transfer) $1,500-$2,000
Medical Insurance Premiums $15,000 – $29,000
Agency Fee $18,000 (Domestic)
$23,000 (International)
Legal Fees $7,000-$9,000
Escrow Account Management $2,000
Clinic Fees Varies
Variable Surrogate Fees & Expenses Amount
Travel (Hotel, Food, Airfare, etc.) $3,000 – $5,000
Carrier’s bed rest/modified work schedule, invasive procedures, or other lost wage compensation Based on gross wages
Carrier’s Spouse/Partner lost wage compensation: Up to 10 days with a max of $200/day
Multiples $5,000 per baby
House cleaning services in case of bed rest $100 per week
Childcare in case of bed rest $200 per child/week
Counseling (During pregnancy and up to 3 months after delivery.) $1,000
Pumping Breast Milk $200/week plus cost for shipping and all supplies
C-section $2,500
Loss of Ovaries and/or Fallopian Tubes $2,500
Loss of Uterus or Cervix $5,000
Hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix, possibly tubes and ovaries) $7,500
Invasive Procedures (Amnio, CVS, D&C, etc.) $500
Termination/Selective Reduction $750-$2,000
Cancelled Cycle $500
Mock Cycle $1,000