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Costs of Surrogacy Broken Down

Several factors affect the price:

Birth of an Embryo

Before deciding to use a surrogate, many couples have already created embryos with the help of a fertility clinic.

Price Range: $20,000 to $30,000.

Egg Donation

Some heterosexual and same-sex couples can also be required to pay for a donor egg.

Price Range: $20,000 to $30,000.

Agency Fees

Depending on what is offered as part of its services, the agency's price can change dramatically. Legal and medical screening services are part of certain agencies' packages, but not all of them. The founder, and CEO of the Rite Options surrogacy agency, advise parents to find the business they believe is the best fit and to compare the costs to the agency's services.

Price Range: $20,000 to $50,000

 Court Costs

Suppose the organization does not provide legal services. It is imperative to work with a lawyer who can draft the relevant paperwork outlining the compensation structure and what will happen in the event of pregnancy difficulties. Additionally, you could require assistance with adoption and pre- or post-birth legal documents.

Price Range: $7,000 to $15,000

 Base Compensation

This amount was provided directly to the surrogate for carrying the child and giving birth on your behalf. The surrogate's location and prior surrogacy experience will affect how much she is paid.

Price range: $30,001 to $60,001

 Substitute Contingent Payments

If issues develop during the pregnancy, the intended family can be required to make these separate payments. These can include unanticipated twins (if an embryo breaks) and unforeseen C-sections.

Cost: Approximately $15,000; however, it may be much less or significantly more if the surrogate develops serious health issues.

 Price of Insurance

Intentional families jointly pay the premiums and deductibles for their surrogate's insurance plan, even if most normal health insurance plans do not cover the surrogate pregnancy. Some insurance policies include extra coverage intended families can purchase on behalf of their surrogates to cover pregnancy and delivery. However, due to high deductibles, these might be costly.

Price range: $12,000 to $30,000.

 Additional
Costs

Intentional families should consider various other small costs when estimating the price of surrogacy. If the gestational carrier is not local, these include travel and pregnancy supplies (such as clothing and prenatal care). At the same time, expectant parents should begin stocking up on baby necessities like cribs, bottles, and diapers because they will need them immediately after the child is born.

 

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