Transparent Pricing
We believe in full transparency. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect when budgeting for your surrogacy journey.
The total investment for a surrogacy journey varies from family to family, and several key factors shape the final figure. The need for donor eggs, sperm, or embryos will influence both clinic fees and overall complexity. The fertility clinic you select plays a significant role as well, since pricing and protocols differ considerably between providers. The number of embryo transfer cycles required to achieve a successful pregnancy can also affect costs, as each attempt carries its own associated fees.
Your surrogate's health insurance coverage is one of the most impactful variables — a policy that is surrogacy-friendly can substantially reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses. For this reason, we strongly recommend completing embryo transfers in states with favorable surrogacy legislation, as this can simplify both the legal process and insurance landscape. Finally, your surrogate's employment status and income level will determine her lost-wage compensation, and her level of prior surrogacy experience will influence her base compensation.
While the range of costs may feel broad at first, our team is here to walk you through a personalized estimate so you can plan with clarity and confidence.
Agency Fee
Includes all pre-screening expenses
Includes all pre-screening expenses
Available when you bring your own surrogate to the agency.
Add-On Services
Optional services available to provide additional support throughout your journey.
Covers the agency booking the surrogate's flights, hotels, ground travel, and companion accommodations for clinic screenings and embryo transfers.
Agencies charge this to hire a specialized third-party broker to audit the surrogate's personal health policy for surrogacy exclusions, select an ACA/Obamacare plan, or set up backup complication policies.
Administrative oversight fee to review receipts, approve monthly surrogate line-item requests, and send fund reminders.
Specialized coordination services for medical milestones and complex clinical needs.
Covers the labor of syncing the surrogate's local monitoring clinic with your primary IVF clinic, coordinating medical record transfers, and tracking the medication schedule.
A milestone fee charged once pregnancy is confirmed. Covers managing the transition from the IVF clinic to the local OB/GYN, tracking prenatal appointments, and coordinating hospital delivery logistics.
Activated if the pregnancy requires high-risk specialists (Maternal-Fetal Medicine), if the baby requires a NICU stay, or if a dedicated caseworker must advocate for the intended parents' rights at an uncooperative hospital.
Escrow Funds
Escrow funds are held by an independent escrow company and disbursed throughout the journey to cover surrogate compensation and related expenses.
Additional Costs
These costs are paid directly to third-party providers and are not included in escrow funds.
Every journey is different. Schedule a free consultation and we'll walk you through a personalized cost estimate for your specific situation.