Typical Fees
Many people compare the costs of surrogacy to that of adoption expenses. Most couples will have to budget and save but the end result is worth the sacrifices.
Ultimately the compensation is up to the surrogate but the Intended Parent's must also set a budg
et and stick to it. Somewhere along the line, most IP's and Surrogates find a comfortable fee range and also find the match that is right for them.
Below you will find some of the more common expenses. Occasionally a Surrogate will choose to have an All-Inclusive fee which will eliminate most of the smaller miscellaneous fees.
Also some Surrogates might choose a very low fee or no fee at all and will just have expenses paid for.
The surrogates we represent will choose their own compensation and what fees they want to include in their contract based upon their families needs, such things are Lost Wages and Bedrest Fees will vary. Both the Intended Parents and Surrogates will have an opportunity to discuss the fees while getting to know each other and also during contract negotiations.
Typically, IP's should budget approximately $60,000 to $120,000 for a Gestational Surrogacy which includes fees and IVF costs.
For a Traditional Surrogacy, costs are typically lower but IP's should still anticipate between $40,000 and $75,000.
Traditional Surrogate Fees and Expenses
Base Compensation $10,000 to $25,000+
This fee is based upon the surrogate and if she is experienced
- Monthly Expenses Allowance $250 per month
This fee is for all expenses that come up during a pregnancy and includes such things are childcare for prenatal appointments, gas, phone calls, postage, prescriptions co-pays, extra foods, maternity comforts, etc. Usually this fee will start at contract signing and ends 6 weeks postpartum.
- IUI or insemination fee $250 - $500 per cycle
Generally most TS's do not have an insem fee but occasionally some do, especially when they have agreed to take fertility medications such as clomid or if they feel an IUI to be an invasive procedure.
- Maternity Clothing Allowance $500 singleton $750 Twins
Other fees can include:
- Bedrest - in the event the surrogate is on Dr. ordered Bedrest a fee will be paid to help cover the cost of childcare and housekeeping for each week the Surrogate is on bedrest.
- Lost Wages - in the event the surrogate is on Bedrest or is out of state for IVF or other surrogacy related reasons and misses work, she will be reimbursed actual lost wages for that time.
- Lost Wages for Husband - for 1 -3 days for the vaginal birth of the baby up to 5 days in the event of a c-section, to be there to support his wife.
- Invasive Procedure Fee - Paid due to the physical and emotional distress cause by certain invasive procedures such as but not limited to: D & C, Amniocentesis, CVS testing, Selective Reduction, etc. Typically $250 to $500 per procedure
- C-section Fee - for the surgery and for the extra recovery time afterwards. Expect from $2500 to $5000
- Twins and Multiple Fetus Fee - paid for carrying more then one baby, for the pain, discomfort, extra needs such as food, support belts, pillows, etc. $3000 -$5000 per extra fetus
- Travel - any and all expenses incurred while traveling for surrogacy reason including IVF transfers, IUI, and birth if an out of state birth is desired or required.
Occasionally, in cases where the Surrogate has her tubes tied (tubal ligation) you will need to use IVF to become pregnant. In that case the fees below will be more appropriate to your situation.
Gestational Surrogate
Base Compensation $10,000 to $25,000+
This fee is based upon the surrogate and if she is experienced
- Monthly Expenses Allowance $250 per month
This fee is for all expenses that come up during a pregnancy and includes such things are childcare for prenatal appointments, gas, phone calls, postage, prescriptions co-pays, extra foods, maternity comforts, etc. Usually this fee will start at contract signing and ends 6 weeks postpartum.
- Maternity Clothing Allowance $500 Singleton $750 Twins
IVF Cycle Fee ~
- Start of IVF meds $325
- Transfer $325
Other fees can include:
- Bedrest - in the event the surrogate is on Dr. ordered Bedrest a fee will be paid to help cover the cost of childcare and housekeeping for each week the Surrogate is on bedrest.
- Lost Wages - in the event the surrogate is on Bedrest or is out of state for IVF or other surrogacy related reasons and misses work, she will be reimbursed actual lost wages for that time.
- Lost Wages for Husband - for 1 -3 days for the vaginal birth of the baby, or up to 5 days for a c-section, to be there to support his wife.
- Invasive Procedure Fee - Paid due to the physical and emotional distress cause by certain invasive procedures such as but not limited to: D & C, Amniocentesis, CVS testing, Selective Reduction, etc. Typically $250 to $500 per procedure
- C-section Fee - for the surgery and for the extra recovery time afterwards. $2500 - $5000
- Twins and Multiple Fetus Fee - paid extra for carrying more then one baby,for the pain, discomfort, extra needs such as food, support belts, pillows, etc. $3000 -$5000 per extra fetus
- Travel - any and all expenses incurred while traveling for surrogacy reason including IVF transfers, IUI, and birth if an out of state birth is desired or required.
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Egg Donor
Egg Donors compensation range from $2500 to $7000 depending upon experience and / or desired qualities.
Not included are the costs of the medications needed for the Donor Cycle and the cost of the retrieval.
Alaskan Surrogacy Resources maintains a list of Active and local Egg Donors. Please feel free to browse our DONOR section for prospective donors.
Sperm Donors
Sperm donation might be an option for Single Intended Mothers, Lesbian Couples, or any time the Intended Father has fertility issues. It is not unusual at all to see Donor Sperm utilized in both Gestational and Traditional Surrogacies.
FDA regulations require a 6 month wait on all sperm donations. If you are choosing to use a KNOWN donor, I highly recommend you have some of the sperm placed in a sperm bank as soon as possible.
6 months goes by quickly while you are waiting to be matched with a surrogate and going through contracts.
However, 6 months can seem like a lifetime when you are ready to start "now" and all you are waiting for is clearance that the sperm is out of quarantine.
There are dozens of reputable Sperm banks across the nation.Sperm banks provide sperm that is thoroughly tested for disease free. Most all sperm banks are anonymous donors.
You will find a quick list in our LINKS section
The cost varies and depends upon many factors including I.Q. and Ethnicity.
When you choose a Sperm Bank, typically you can buy one insemination worth for $125 - $350
Another option for Intended Parents would be to look to friends or family members as potential sperm donors.
Alaskan Surrogacy Resources maintains a list of active and local men wishing to become sperm donors. Feel free to browse our DONOR section for prospective donors.
