Surrogate Pricing: Caring For More Than Your Newborn Child.
As you review the costs of this over nine-month process, keep in mind that you are keeping two lives healthy and happy, the surrogate and your soon-to-be newborn. Please know that we will be there at every step of the process to ensure all medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. There are also recommended resources available for financial assistance. Feel free to contact us anytime with questions or concerns.
$25,000 | 1st Agency Installment- Due upon signing our Agency Agreement
$20,000 | 2nd Agency Installment- Due upon surrogate medical clearance
$5,000 | 3rd Agency Installment- Due upon confirmation of pregnancy and visible heartbeat
Agency Fee Total: $50,000.00
*International fee -$2,500 US (paid at signing of agency agreement). Each wire transfer will be charged a $35 bank processing fee.
*If you are using both our egg donor program and surrogacy program please note you will be given an agency discount of $2,000.00.
*Agency Fees are non- refundable.
Surrogate Fees:
$50,000 | Gestational Surrogate Base Compensation- First Time Surrogate
$55,000+ | Experienced Surrogate
Paid to Surrogate in 10 installments over the course of the pregnancy, beginning with confirmation of heartbeat ultrasound at 6 weeks.
Surrogate will be paid a $500.00 sign on bonus once they are matched and initial contracts are in place (Part of total compensation).
$500.00 per attempt | Embryo Transfer Fee
Paid after each embryo transfer procedure. Does not include per diem, airport parking, airport shuttles, air travel/mileage/hotel expenses.
Maternity Clothing Expense
$500.00 singleton | Singleton payment made with 4th month payment.
$800.00 multiples | Multiples payment made with 3rd month payment.
Monthly Stipend for Expenses
In lieu of itemized reimbursements, a monthly fee of $200.00 per month covers mileage under 75 miles round-trip, local travel expenses including meals; housekeeping; childcare for local appointments; telephone calls; and miscellaneous expenses such as pregnancy test kits, vitamins, and other incidentals related to the surrogacy.
Begins at contract signing through one month after birth or at termination
of surrogacy contract. $200.00 month/ estimated at 16 months.
Psychological Screening and Support Fees
$1,000 | Psychological Evaluation
Includes in depth assessment and administering of psychological testing for carrier and spouse (if applicable). Some clinics require their own psychological protocol.
$3,200 | Psychological Counseling
$200 month, estimated at 16 months. Monthly sessions/ support groups with therapist. Not required unless requested. Determined case-by-case basis.
Psychological Fees Total: $4,200
Legal Fees:
$1,800 | Surrogate estimated legal representation
$4,000 | Intended Parent estimated legal representation
Legal Fees Total: $ 5,500.00
*Court fees additional and vary by state and attorney.
$1,850 | Escrow Account Set up Fee
Includes initial set-up fee plus $10/check. Escrow will be held by either your lawyer or bonded escrow company not the agency.
Graceful Gestational Surrogacy Program Total_____________
*All Variable Items, Insurance (if needed) and Medical Costs
not included please see next page.
Variable Items:
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Medical Insurance for Surrogate- $4,500.00- 9,000.00 If Surrogate’s existing policy will not cover a surrogacy pregnancy or if she has no health insurance: ($300-$600 monthly est.) Appropriate health insurance is purchased by IPs. If Surrogate has health insurance coverage that does not exclude a surrogacy pregnancy IPs are responsible for co-pays & deductibles as determined by the insurance policy.* *Surrogates who have insurance that covers a surrogacy pregnancy are eligible to receive an increase in their base fee up to $5000 depending upon their policy coverage. *Please note the total for surrogate insurance can be significantly higher, and will vary by state and provider. Life Insurance for Surrogate- $ 400.00 Purchase of a $250,000 term policy for Surrogate in case of accidental death. Medical Insurance for Child(ren)- IPs must secure health insurance for their child or children to take effect upon birth. TBD | International IPs must verify that their own health insurance will cover a child of theirs born outside of the country, and if not, must make arrangements for such coverage and show proof of insurance. TBD | Medical Expenses Including expenses related to IVF, surrogate medical screening, ultrasounds, medications etc. These expenses are paid directly to the provider and your doctor can be contacted for a complete listing of costs. $75.00 | Criminal History/ Background check fee if desired. Variable Surrogate Expenses |
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| Mock Cycle Fee- | Paid when/if the Surrogate takes medications to simulate a cycle that tests thickening of uterine lining. | $500 |
| Dropped Cycle Fee- | Paid if the cycle is cancelled after the start of medications, through no fault of the Surrogate’s. | $400 |
| Invasive Procedures | To compensate for the discomfort associated with amniocentesis or other invasive prenatal diagnostic testing, early termination procedure, fetal reduction, or ectopic pregnancy. | $750 per needle insertion or per procedure (where appropriate) |
| C-Section | To compensate for additional pain and suffering and added risks. | $2500 |
| Loss of Reproductive Capabilities |
Loss of tubes
Loss of uterus Loss of ovaries and/or complete hysterectomy |
$2000
$2000 $5000 |
| Multiples | Fee paid for each additional child carried beyond one. These fees are spread out over the course of the pregnancy payments beginning with the 4th month payment. | Average: $3500/per child |
| Lost Wages |
Lost wages are determined by actual after-tax earnings and varies based on disability insurance and actual earnings for working Surrogates only. Potentially paid over the course of the pregnancy for:
· Medical Evaluation Trip · Embryo Transfer · Doctor Ordered Bed-rest · Post Partum recovery Cost varies per situation and Surrogate. |
TBD |
| Lost Wages for Spouse | There may be lost wages for spouse or companion (after tax earnings as verified by recent pay stub) for medical evaluation trip, embryo transfer trip, invasive procedures, emergencies and if necessary for birth. | TBD |
| Travel Expenses and Per Diem | If travel of more than half a day is necessary (for medical evaluation and transfer, invasive procedures, etc.) – $50/per day /per person to cover food and incidentals. | $50/day/person |
| Travel Expenses | Expenses for necessary clinic appointments, transfer and invasive medical procedures: hotel, parking, roundtrip economy airfare for GS and companion (if requested), travel to and from airport, etc., if necessary. | TBD |
| Local Travel | If Surrogate is required to travel more than 75 miles roundtrip by car to doctor, clinic visits, monitoring clinic, etc. | $.48/mile for each mile over 75 per Mapquest |
| Maid Service | If put on doctor ordered bed rest (during pg, miscarriage, termination/selective reduction procedure, amniocentesis, etc.) | Up to $100/each week on bed rest |
| Child Care | In the event of needing childcare due to doctor ordered bed rest or per doctor’s recommendation. | Max. of $100/day unless otherwise noted |
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Breast Milk
Pumping |
To compensate for Surrogate’s time and effort. Must be mutually agreed upon. | $250/week plus pump rental, supplies, shipping |
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*Please note it is difficult to advise you on how much your surrogacy journey will cost and these are our best estimates. The above fees are examples of what intended parents may expect to pay. All fees are estimated and they will vary with every unique journey. Fees are subject to change without prior notice. In general, the cost for gestational surrogacy (including all agency fees, attorneys’ fees, screening and surrogate fees, and medical and insurance costs) range from around $80,000 to $120,000.
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