Gestational Surrogate Compensation
How much do surrogates make?
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A first-time gestational surrogate gets paid $40,000 baseline compensation (all surrogacy-friendly states).
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An experienced gestational surrogate gets paid $45,000 baseline compensation (all surrogacy-friendly states).
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$1,000 transfer fee (for each embryo transfer)
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Up to $800 for maternity clothes
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$300 monthly stipend for miscellaneous expenses
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$5,000 in multiple birth compensation (per additional fetus)
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$3,000 for Cesarean section
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$1,000-$2,000 for termination or reduction
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$1,000 for amniocentesis or other invasive procedures
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$500 for cancelled cycles
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$500 for mock cycles
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$1,000 for counseling
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Lost wages for Gestational Carrier and spouse/partner
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Childcare and housekeeping reimbursement during pregnancy
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Post-birth recovery bed rest compensation following your pregnancy
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Doctor ordered bed rest compensation during your pregnancy