The greatest reward for being a Surrogate Mother is the experience itself, especially when you see the little miraacle you made possible in the arms of his or her mommy and daddy. The financial compensation is secondary, but, of course, an important factor as it allows many surrogates to provide things for their families that might not otherwise be possible.
The following is the compensation package for a first time Surrogate Mother:
Reimbursement of Living Expenses (repeat Surrogates may request a higher fee)...............................................
Commences the first of the month following confirmation of pregnancy; paid over 10 months
Maternity Expenses (higher amount is for multiple pregnancy)......................................................................
For maternity clothing and related items, payable at the end of the first trimester
Embryo Transfer Fee .....................................................................................................................
Covers lost wages of Surrogate and/or her husband/partner (if applicable) and childcare for the day of the transfer
and three days of bedrest
Nonaccountable Expense Allowance....................................................................................................
For lost wages (if any), local travel expenses (including parking and tolls), and childcare to attend appointments;
commences upon signing a Surrogacy Contract and paid until pregnancy and you start receiving Reimbursement of
Living Expenses, above
Clinic Visit Fee ............................................................................................................................
For lost wages (if any), local travel expenses (including parking and tolls), and childcare to attend medical
appointments for months no Expense Allowance is paid (prior to signing a Surrogacy Contract)
Multiples Fee (per each additional baby)...............................................................................................
C-Section Fee .............................................................................................................................
For additional pain, childcare, and housekeeping expenses
Invasive Procedure Fee (amniocentesis, CVS, reduction, termination)...........................................................
Support Group Meeting Attendance...................................................................................................
Upon confirmation of pregnancy and for three months following delivery you will be compensated $100/meeting
for each surrogate support group meeting (one meeting/per month)
Lost Wages ...............................................................................................................................
For doctor-ordered bedrest or other material restrictions that prevent working full or part-time
100% reimbursement as incurred less disability, if available
Housekeeping and Child Care ..........................................................................................................
For doctor-ordered bedrest or other material restrictions
For a multiple pregnancy, housekeeping from 30 weeks thru delivery
Life Insurance Policy.....................................................................................................................
For a $300,000 face value; applied for upon confirmation of pregnancy
$24,000
$800-1,000
$1,000
$300/mo.
$100/visit
$5,000
$2,000
$500-1,500
$1,300
100%
Actual
$300
"Being a Surrogate has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my
life. After doing tons of research and interviewing with many agencies, I chose Baby Miracles as my avenue to help a family attain the dream of having children. Roxanne [the Director] was instrumental in deciding which agency to go with. A mother and four-time Surrogate herself, she answered all my questions and put me at ease from the moment we met. As a first-time Surrogate carrying twins, I was more than apprehensive, to say the least! Her kindness, knowledge, and professionalism has never faltered throughout my surrogacy....
For anyone who is thinking about being a Surrogate, Baby Miracles is the way to go!"
~ Jay Jay
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