Gestational Surrogate Benefits

Learn more about the compensation and additional benefits Surrogate Mothers receive during the Surrogacy journey. 

Pre-screening Completion Fee: $1,500

Surrogates receive $1,500 of their compensation upon passing pre-screening.

Surrogate Base Fee: $63,000 - $110,000 (depending on where the Surrogate lives, and if she’s a first-time Surrogate)

Surrogates receive this payment in 10 increments. The first payment is provided after the positive pregnancy is confirmed, and the last when the Surrogate gives birth.

The following payments are in addition to the Surrogate Base Fee:

Surrogacy Contract Signing: $2,500

This is paid following the signing of the Surrogacy Agreement with the Intended Parents.

Medication Start Fee: $1,500

This payment is for the medications Surrogates take to prepare for the embryo transfer.

Maternity Clothes: $800

Prenatal Massage: $300

Surrogates receive these funds in the third trimester if the Surrogate’s medical care provider clears her to receive prenatal massages. The Agency supports the Surrogate in finding a reputable massage therapist.

Monthly Allowance: Sum of $3,000

This monthly allowance is paid in $200 per month installments starting the month the Surrogacy Contract is signed and ending one month after delivery, or upon termination of the contract by either party.

These funds can be used for childcare, cleaning services, or any other Surrogacy related needs.

If a Surrogate is put on bedrest, additional funds can be provided to cover the increased need for support.

Typically, up to $100/per day for childcare, and $100 per week for cleaning, can be provided.

Embryo Transfer Fee: $1,500

Surrogates receive $1,500 for each required transfer

Estimated Lost Wages: $TBD

We work with the Surrogate to determine what her lost wages would be for a period of six- weeks. The Surrogate’s companion also receives lost wages compensation for the time they must take off to travel with the Surrogate during the pregnancy.

Complimentary Childbirth Prep Classes Provided by specialist at Agency

Invasive Procedures: $500

Surrogates receive an additional $500 for each invasive procedure they might need, such as an amniocentesis or D&C.

Cesarean Section: $4,000

Surrogates receive this additional payment if a c-section is required.

Twin Pregnancy: $10,000

Breast Milk Pumping: $250/week

If the Surrogate and Intended Parents mutually agree on a plan for the Surrogate to pump and ship breastmilk for a specified period of time after childbirth, she receives $250/week plus funds to cover the pump, additional supplies, and shipping.

TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION: Up to $81,000 - $132,800

*If the Surrogate’s health insurance covers Surrogacy, all premiums and co-pays will be covered. If her insurance does not cover Surrogacy, insurance will be provided at no cost to the Surrogate.