Baseline compensation for a 1st-time surrogate: paid in equal monthly installments after ultrasound confirmation of pregnancy; increased cost if carrying a multiple pregnancy. Compensation will vary based on circumstances and region. |
$30,000-$32,000 |
Baseline compensation for an experienced surrogate: paid in equal monthly installments after ultrasound confirmation of pregnancy; increased cost if carrying a multiple pregnancy. Compensation will vary based on circumstances and region. (variable; determined by surrogate) |
Min $38,000 |
Embryo transfer |
$500 |
Monthly stipend for miscellaneous expenses: $200/month, estimated 15 months. Anticipated costs of travel, childcare reimbursements, prenatal vitamins; some contracts provide for this as a fixed monthly stipend and some provide for itemized reimbursements of expenses |
$3,000 |
Maternity clothing allowance (singleton / multiples) |
$500/$750 |
Variable Surrogate Expenses |
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Maternity insurance coverage: surrogate may already have a medical insurance policy that is surrogacy friendly. If not, there are local insurance plans that offer comprehensive maternity care. |
$6,000-$25,000 |
Disability and/or Term Life insurance |
$450-$1,500 |
Newborn insurance: generally only considered by international intended parents. |
$25,000-$50,000 |
Gestational Carriers Lost Wages: for any time off from work related to the surrogate pregnancy, including doctor’s appointments, bed rest, delivery and recovery; the actual amount will depend on the surrogate’s wages |
Actual cost as determined |
Surrogates partner’s lost wages; usually around the time of delivery; actual amount will depend on wages |
Actual cost as determined |
Gestational Carriers travel expenses; per trip travel expenses to intended parents clinic for surrogate and a companion – flight, hotel, meals; actual amount will depend on gestational carriers location |
$2,000-$5,000 |
Invasive procedure compensation – per occurrence (D&C, CVS, cerclage, etc.) |
$500-$2000 |
Multiple pregnancies – per additional fetus |
$5,000 |
Mock Cycle if ordered by Physician |
$500 |
Cesarean Section per Physician Recommendation |
$1,500 |
Breast milk – $250 per week (if agreed upon in Surrogacy Contract) |
Varies |
Ectopic pregnancy surgery |
$1,000 |
Labor induction due to no heartbeat or abnormalities |
$2,000 |
Loss of one or more fallopian tubes |
$1,000 |
Loss of uterus |
$2,500 |
Hysterectomy |
$5,000 |
The compensation and expenses noted are a guide. Actual compensation is negotiated between the Intended Parents, Gestational Surrogate, and their attorneys. Dakota Surrogacy requires a $20,000 surplus deposit into escrow for variable expenses, due upon execution of your Surrogacy Contract. This deposit is fully refundable approximately three to five months after the conclusion of your surrogacy journey, minus any required variable expenses paid out. |
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