Average cost for gestational surrogacy.
Here is a general breakdown of the costs of surrogacy. Please keep in mind that this is only an estimated review if costs. There are many individual circumstances that may change costs involved. Also, most clinics now offer guaranteed and value packages that include everything from the initial fertility assessment and treatment plan to the creation of the embryos and follow up until the surrogate is 12 weeks pregnant.
Average cost of Surrogacy (not including egg donation)
| IVF Cycle (costs may vary depending on clinic fees and number of cycles) | $10,000 - $20,000 |
| Psychological Evaluations | $500 - $700 |
| Medical screening | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| Surrogate Mother Expenses | $22,000 - $32,000 |
| Additional Expenses: bedrest (if medically deemed necessary) | Subject to Surrogate's expenses and loss of wages |
| Legal Fees | $4,000 - $5,000 |
| Life Insurance | $500 - (average) |
| TOTAL AVERAGE COST: (not including clinic package fee) |
$35,000 - $65,000 |
Other Considerations
Surrogate Mothers and Egg Donors can only be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are as a result of the surrogacy journey.
Some expenses included are:
- A percentage of groceries
- Childcare
- Travel Expenses
- Housekeeping
- Life insurance policy
- Phone / internet
- Vitamins / supplements
- Chiropractic / acupuncture care
- Massage therapy
- Counselling
- Medications