We know how overwhelming and expensive pursuing parenthood through surrogacy
can be. In an effort to keep this journey affordable and thereby available to
as many Intended Parents as possible, we keep the surrogacy costs in a package
form which includes mostly all services and do not leave some cost to surprise
you later.
Many agency websites list costs - some are accurate, while others greatly
underestimate the actual costs you will incur. Surrogacy is expensive, and
since many IPs want to realistically anticipate the true costs, we have tried
to be as accurate and inclusive as possible in the anticipated fees listed
below, but each surrogacy and situation is unique and costs can vary.
Our package of Surrogacy [Gestational surrogacy with your own eggs of with
an egg donor] include the following services packaged in it
SCREENING FEES
& MEDICAL EXPENSES
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Blood Screening Panel for GS & Partner
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Testing of Surrogate's suitability for pregnancy & STD testing of
spouse or significant other. Costs vary based on lab or clinic. |
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Medical Evaluation
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Consultation and examination of uterus by RE. | |
Psychological Evaluation
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Typically one session with a licensed therapist to determine Surrogate's suitability. Usually includes an MMPI personality profile test administered and evaluated by the therapist. | |
Fresh IVF Cycle Fee and Medications
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Additional costs will be incurred if using PGD, egg donor or sperm donor,
and will include donor fees and donor agency fees where applicable. Cost varies clinic-by-clinic. Additional costs incurred per additional IVF cycles needed. |
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Frozen IVF Cycle and Medications
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Cost varies clinic-by-clinic. | |
LEGAL FEES
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Intended Parent Legal Representation
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Draft, negotiate, and review Surrogacy contract with the Intended Parents. | |
Surrogate Legal Representation
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Review contract with Surrogate and negotiate changes on her behalf. . |
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Parental Establishment and Court Pleadings
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Notarizing the signed contract with the court | |
Insurance for Unborn Child(ren)
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For international clients only.
IPs must secure health insurance for their child or children to take
effect upon birth.
International IPs must verify that their own health insurance will cover a
child of theirs born outside of the country, and if not, must make
arrangements for such coverage and show proof of insurance.
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Surrogate
Benefits
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Gestational Surrogate Base Compensation
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Paid to Surrogate in 11 installments over the course of the pregnancy, beginning with confirmation of pregnancy via blood test. | |
Monthly Allowance
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In lieu of itemized reimbursements, this monthly fee covers mileage under 100
kms round-trip, local travel expenses
including meals; housekeeping; childcare for local appointments; telephone
calls; and miscellaneous expenses, and other incidentals related to the
surrogacy.
Begins at contract signing through one month after birth or at termination
of surrogacy contract. |
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Maternity Clothing Allowance
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Singleton payment made with 4th month pg payment. Multiples payments are made in two parts | |
Mock Cycle Fee
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Paid when/if the Surrogate takes medications to simulate a cycle that tests thickening of uterine lining. | |
Dropped Cycle Fee
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Paid if the cycle is cancelled after the start of medications, through no fault of the Surrogate’s. | |
Embryo Transfer Fee
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Paid after each embryo transfer procedure. Fee includes lost wages and childcare for the embryo transfer trip (unless per the clinic, the trip is longer than 3 working days). Does not include per diem, airport parking, airport shuttles, air travel/mileage/hotel expenses. | |
Invasive Procedures
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To compensate for the discomfort associated with amniocentesis or other invasive prenatal diagnostic testing, early termination procedure, fetal reduction, or ectopic pregnancy. |
Paid extra above
the package
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C-Section
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To compensate for additional pain and suffering and added risks. |
Paid extra above
the package
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Multiples
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Fee paid for each additional child carried beyond one. These fees are spread out over the course of the pregnancy payments beginning with the 4th month payment. |
Paid extra above
the package
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Travel Expenses and Per Diem
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If travel of more than half a day is necessary (for medical evaluation and transfer, invasive procedures, etc.) - | |
Travel Expenses
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Expenses for necessary clinic appointments, transfer and invasive medical procedures: hotel, parking, roundtrip economy airfare for GS and companion (if requested), travel to and from airport, etc., if necessary. | |
Maid Service
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If put on doctor ordered bed rest (during pg, miscarriage, termination/selective reduction procedure, amniocentesis, etc.) | |
Child Care
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In the event of needing childcare due to doctor ordered bed rest or per doctor’s recommendation. | |
TOTAL COSTS: As you can see, it is difficult to estimate exactly how much a
surrogacy will cost. Each case and scenario is different. Our philosophy is
that "you plan for the worst and hope for the best." Complications
arise in some pregnancies, while others are blissfully uneventful. Some people
need egg donors, while others do not. Some IPs already have frozen embryos and
will have lower IVF costs. Based on our personal experience in this industry,
we anticipate the range to be from $ 22,000 – 25,000 for gestational surrogacy
with your own eggs and USD 1000 – 3000 extra for an Indian egg donor and USD
10,000 – 12,000 extra for a Caucasian egg donor. Again, there are no
guarantees, but we always try to do our best to keep costs under control while
making sure that the Surrogate receives the compensation and reimbursement she
deserves.
Agency Fees
There are no agency fees. We work on behalf of the surrogacy clinic and
doctors. You will pay directly to the doctor you choose.
For more details and an expert view
on this, contact Mr. Pankaj Nagpal, We Care Surrogacy consultants on
pankaj.nagpal[at]wecareindia.com or log on to www.ivfsurrogacy.com
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