• The surrogate’s time off for medical appointments is managed through a combination of personal leave and compensation structured in the gestational carrier agreement.

• Surrogates must attend multiple appointments including medical screening, embryo transfer, monitoring, and OB visits throughout the pregnancy 

• Clear legal review of lost wage clauses is critical to avoid surprises during the surrogacy journey 

A breakdown of commonly overlooked costs in the surrogacy journey.

Entrusting a third-party escrow manager with managing the funds in an escrow account provides a structured and secure approach to handling the financial aspects of surrogacy.

What does “Base Fee” or “Base Compensation” really mean in a surrogacy arrangement? 

We know that compensation is not the number one driver of your decision to become a surrogate, but that doesn’t mean you should be left in the dark as to how compensation works.