How Much Do Surrogate Mothers Get Paid?

How Does Surrogate Mother Pay Work?

What you earn as a surrogate at ConceiveAbilities is structured into easy and timely scheduled payments, so that you can focus on a healthy and successful surrogacy journey without the burden of submitting receipts for reimbursement. Further, we package all of your payments in a simple way that allows you to plan ahead in the way that is best for you and your family. Our surrogates tell us how much they appreciate this convenience.

Your base pay is one package, that is divided into pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy payments.

The Cost of Surrogacy, Covered from Pre-Birth Through The 4th Trimester

Pre-Pregnancy

Your payments total $4,000 and are made in three installments, which start the day after your medical work-up and continue until the embryo is transferred to you. We make these payments because we know that your time and effort start well before you are pregnant.

During Pregnancy

During your pregnancy, you’ll receive 8 equal installments, which start after the second confirmation of the fetal heartbeat and are paid monthly. Your pregnancy payments are fully earned by 32 weeks of gestation. In addition to compensating you for your time and effort with a pregnancy, these payments are generous to cover those expenses that you decide on, based on what’s best for you and your family, such as maternity clothes, help with routine childcare and housekeeping, or over-the-counter vitamins.

Post-Pregnancy

After your pregnancy, we know you’ll need dedicated time and money for medical expenses and other recovery needs. We acknowledge your investment with a post birth one-time payment of $3,000, and more based on your current wages, so you can have total peace of mind.

Your pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy payments are, together, your base pay. Depending on the circumstances of your pregnancy, you may earn more money in addition to your base pay. We consider:

• Are multiple transfers required for a successful pregnancy? If so, you will earn an additional $2,000 for each transfer.
• Are multiple fertility medication cycles required for a successful embryo transfer? If so, you will earn an additional $1,000 for each cycle.
• Are other medical procedures necessary during your pregnancy or at birth? If so, you will earn additional payments including, for instance, $2,500 for a first-time Cesarean section.
• Are you willing to pump breast milk, post-pregnancy? If so, you will earn $350 per week, plus shipping and supplies.
• Is it necessary for you to be on bed rest? If so, there are generous provisions to allow you to fully replenish any lost wages and salary, and to provide for additional help with childcare and housekeeping.
• Is it necessary for your partner to take some time off work to help you? If so, there are also provisions for your partner’s investment of time and effort in your surrogacy journey.

So, how much does a surrogate make... applied to you? Use our surrogacy pay calculator to get an estimate of your own base pay. And, start dreaming a bit about how that money can help you and your family while helping someone else build their family. From paying off debt, saving for your child/children’s education, buying a car, funding a down payment for a new home, creating a safety net for your family, the list goes on and on.

Surrogates are the heart of our program and we make sure you know how much we value you. Becoming a surrogate is a courageous decision. We know it’s about more than money. We are invested in your safety, security and support. Not only are we the highest paying surrogacy agency, we prioritize your custom surrogate financial package so you have no bumps in the road that take you away from your dream of becoming a surrogate. Because we value your labor of love and because you are needed, ConceiveAbilities is proud to offer our first-of-its-kind All-In Surrogate Care and Compensation Program.

All-In Surrogate Care & Compensation Package

Your terms, our program. Our All-In Surrogate Care and Compensation Program is the first of its kind, and possible only because of ConceiveAbilities’ long-standing track record for doing what we say we will do for the surrogates, intended parents, and professionals we have worked with for decades. With 25 years of experience, you can trust that we are the best surrogacy agency for you and any woman considering becoming a gestational surrogate.

• Our Matching Matters® promise. Once potential surrogates go through our qualification process, our team ensures we match them with their perfect intended parents
• A straight-forward, no-surprises financial package created to prevent hassles (e.g. not having to submit receipts) and provide the right amount of compensation for you
• Our Life Simplicity Promise™, which includes legal guidance through the duration of your surrogacy journey to ensure fair and valid contractual terms between you and your intended parents
• Insurance coverage, which is also part of the Life Simplicity Promise™, to avoid out-of-pocket expenses and promote fast resolution of any potential disputes, meaning total peace-of-mind for you and your family
• Our Shared Decision framework, which provides guidance for surrogates to be equal partners with their intended parents in important decisions and the overall surrogacy experience
• An organized calendar and step-by-step roadmap to manage and prepare you for the activities associated with embryo transfer through In Vitro Fertilization (“IVF”)

And, as the nation’s most experienced surrogacy agency, your ConceiveAbilities Match Manager will serve as your primary point of contact and lead your entire match experience team to guide you and your intended parents on the life-changing journey ahead, step-by-step.