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Understanding Surrogacy Costs and Pricing

How Much Does Surrogacy Cost?

It’s important to understand the full cost of your surrogacy journey. There are many important expenses to consider beyond just your surrogate’s compensation. At GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we strive to make the financial component as transparent as possible so that you understand how much your journey will cost in as much detail as possible.

The items detailed here pertain to the surrogacy journey only and do not take into consideration the IVF clinic costs associated with creating/storing embryos, embryo transfer, or any medication protocols specific to your clinic.

We encourage you to contact the financial coordinator at your IVF clinic for a comprehensive summary of IVF costs.

Gestational Surrogate Costs Breakdown

Overall Estimate $150,000-$200,000
Surrogate Compensation & Expenses $72,100 +
Base compensation – Paid in monthly installments throughout the pregnancy, 10 months $55,000
Surrogate monthly allowance – $400/month, est. 12 months $3,600
Medication compliance fee – Paid the first month after Surrogate begins injectable medications $1,000
IVF Embryo Transfer fee – Upon completion of embryo transfer $1,000
Pregnancy Confirmation fee – Upon confirmation of pregnancy by ultrasound $1,000**
Maternity Clothing Allowance – Two $400 Installments. Singleton $800 Twins $1,000 $800
Estimated Lost Wages – Paid as Incurred During Dr Ordered Bed Rest Varies*
Child Babysitting Allowance – Paid as Incurred During Dr Ordered Bed Rest Varies*
Spouse/Caregiver Lost Wages – Maximum $1,500
House Keeping – $100/week, starts 3rd trimester, ends upon delivery, every week $1,200
Medical Screening Expenses – Travel, Lodging, Meal Allowance if applicable *varies $3,000**
Embryo Transfer Expenses – Compensation for completion of embryo transfer *varies $3,000
Physical/Emotional Support – Pregnancy Gifts. Holiday and birthday Gifts $1,000
Surrogate Insurance Costs $16,000+
Surrogate’s medical insurance – Monthly premiums, deductibles and Co-insurance $15,000 – $50,000**
Term Life Insurance Policy of $500k for surrogate + $100k for Intended Parents $1,000
Surrogacy Legal Costs $10,000+
Legal fees for Intended Parents – Includes Agreement & Parental Rights $6,000
Legal fees for Surrogate – Includes Agreement & Parental Rights $2,000
Court Expenses – Varies by County $2,000
Third Party Service Fee $5,900
Psychological Evaluation & Background Criminal Check Package $1,700
Psychological Support – Monthly Counseling – Individually or small group/ Starting from the month of legal being signed through two months after delivery; $100/month; maximum $1,200
Insurance Broker fee – To establish complete insurance cost totals for Surrogate $850 +
Escrow Service Fee *** $1,800
Agency Service Fee $50,000
* Lost wages/childcare calculated based on Surrogate’s net income. ** Insurance costs may vary. Final insurance assessment compiled after deposit is received. *** Escrow will remain open for 12 months after the birth.

Questions about surrogacy costs and pricing?

GSHC Surrogacy Agency is here to answer all your questions and concerns, guiding you through every aspect of surrogacy costs and pricing.

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