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Surrogacy Costs
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.
Surrogacy Costs Breakdown
| Overall Estimate | $144,000 + |
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| Surrogate Compensation & Fee Costs | $72,100 + |
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| Base compensation - Paid in monthly installments throughout the pregnancy, 10 months | $55,000 |
| Surrogate monthly allowance - $300/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+ |
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| 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+ |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | $40,000 |
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* 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.
Ready to take that first step? Contact us today.