Having a baby with a surrogate? It’ll set you back this much

Read on to learn more about potential fees involved in using a surrogate, as well as some ways to make the process more affordable.

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Because fertility clinics do not find surrogates, would-be parents typically need to find a carrier through a personal connection or an agency.

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Surrogate Fee

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Fertility Clinic Fee

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If the surrogate doesn’t have health insurance, the would-be parents may need to purchase a short-term or maternity-only policy for them.

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Having a baby with a surrogate? It’ll set you back this much

Read on to learn more about potential fees involved in using a surrogate, as well as some ways to make the process more affordable.

Because fertility clinics do not find surrogates, would-be parents typically need to find a carrier through a personal connection or an agency.

Why is Surrogacy so Expensive?

Surrogate Fee

Working with a gestational carrier can be expensive, running somewhere between $30,000 and $70,000.

Fertility Clinic Fee

You will also need to work with a fertility clinic to produce embryos. In many cases, couples have already done this before pursuing surrogacy.

If the surrogate doesn’t have health insurance, the would-be parents may need to purchase a short-term or maternity-only policy for them.

Pregnancy Costs

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