Estimated Gestational Surrogacy Costs
PrimaVita Surrogacy is committed to making your journey to parenthood as stress-free and as streamlined as possible. We believe that transparency is essential. The total cost of surrogacy will vary from case to case, but your case manager will make sure you understand any potential costs that may arise and help you plan accordingly. Following is a list of average fees and expenses related to surrogacy. These are only estimates, as your actual costs may be higher or lower than these amounts. On average, a singleton surrogacy journey will cost around $150,000.
Surrogate Agency Fees
First Agency Fee [1]
Second Agency Fee [2]
Third Agency Fee
International Fee
$12,000-$23,000
$12,000
$6,000
$3,000
$2,000
Legal Fees
Drafting of Gestational Agreement for intended parents
Agreement review by surrogate’s attorney
Parental establishment documents, court costs
Third party escrow account
$8,000 and up
$3,000+
$2,000
$2,000+
$2,000
Gestational Surrogate Fees
Base Compensation (will vary based on individual)
Monthly allowance ($300/mo. approx. 12 months) [3]
Maternity clothing
Cycling fee [4]
Life insurance (approximately $50/month)
$66,000 and up
$60,000 and up
$3,600
$750 single / $1,000 multiples
$1,500
$600
Surrogate Screening Expenses
Medical and Psychological Evaluations (will vary with provider)
Criminal background check
Health Insurance Review
$4,725
$4,200 and up
$200/check
$325
Fertility Clinic
IVF Transfer/Medications (will vary with provider) (4)
$25,000 and up
$25,000 and up
Possible Surrogate Expenses
Multiples (each additional child)
Housekeeping Allowance (3rd trimester and doctor ordered bedrest)
C-section
Invasive procedures (amnio, CVS, D&C, etc.)
Termination or selective reduction
Lost wages for surrogate and/or spouse
Travel expenses (airfare, hotel, airport parking)
Childcare (outside of routine OB appointments)
Medical Acupuncture/Prenatal Massage
Surrogate’s loss of organ
Health insurance
$
$10,000
$200 per visit
$5,000
$500
$1,500
Based on salary
Varies
$15/hr
Not to exceed $1,200
$2,500
$0-$30,000
- [1] Foundation program covers everything up to finalizing Gestational Agreement.
- [2] Premiere program covers support for the duration of pregnancy.
- [3] In lieu of itemized costs.
- [4] Additional costs apply for subsequent transfers.