What Will I Get Paid?

Surrogate Compensation Guide

You and your intended parents, with legal counsel, agree to your compensation plan. While there is no one plan that covers all situations, you can expect compensation that generally follows these general guidelines.

  • Pre-Birth Child Support

    • Starting Compensation: $50,000 (experienced GS’s may command higher compensation)

    • Monthly Expense Allowance: $300 per month for approximately 14 months Total: ~ $4,200

    • Maternity Clothing: $1,000 (for multiples pregnancy $1.250)

    • Medical Screening Completion Fee: $500.

    • Medication Start Fee: $1,000.

    • Embryo Transfer Fee: $1,500

    • Additional Procedure Fees (e.g. in utero testing, mock or dropped cycle) ~2,000-$7,000+

    • Housekeeping Allowance: ~$2,500

    • Gestational Carrier Lost Wages: ACTUAL

    • Gestational Carrier’s Partner Lost Wages (May be capped: ACTUAL

    • Childcare During Doctor Ordered Best Rest (May be capped): ACTUAL

    • Doula and/or Wellness package: ~$5,500

    • Surrogate Independent Attorney: ~$2,000-$4,000

    • Life Insurance for Surrogate: ~$900+

    • Travel and Lodging Expenses (if GC lives 50+ miles from the IVF Clinic): ACTUAL

    • Companion Travel and Lodging Expenses (if required): ACTUAL

    • Psych./Social Worker Support: ~$1250

    • Out of Pocket Medical Expenses: ACTUAL

    • Multiple Pregnancy: $15,000

    • Mock or Dropped Cycle: $500

    • Caesarean Section: $5,000

A woman smiles kindly about gestational surrogacy and the compensation benefits available for surrogate mothers at Bright Futures Families.
Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

Do You Qualify?

SEE IF SURROGACY IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Not sure if you qualify to become a surrogate? We make the process simple and transparent. Take a look at the key requirements to see if surrogacy is the right fit for you.

AGE 21-40

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

NO HISTORY OF PREGNANCY OR DELIVARY COMPLICATIONS

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

PHYSICALLY,EMOTIONALLY & FINANCIALLY HEALTHY

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

SUPPORTIVE HOME ENVIRONMENT

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

U.S CITIZEN

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask
A woman smiles kindly about gestational surrogacy and the compensation benefits available for surrogate mothers at Bright Futures Families.
Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

Your Surrogacy Journey:

A Simple, Guided Process

The surrogacy process may seem overwhelming at first, but we guide you through every step with care and expertise. Here’s a simple breakdown of what to expect from start to finish.

Surrogate eligibility screening with BFF – From intake to clearing eligibility to become a surrogate.

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

Matching & clinic screening – We’ll guide you through medical and psychological evaluations.

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

Legal & Medical Steps – Work with professionals to ensure a smooth process.

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

Pregnancy & Support – Receive care, guidance, and compensation throughout.

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Mothers who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask

Final Delivery & Connection – Help complete a family while being fully supported.

Gestational surrogacy is an amazing gift.  Women who choose to become surrogates receive life-changing compensation, in an amount that they choose.  Women who have had healthy pregnancies and live in a surrogacy friendly state are encouraged to ask.
Two pregnant women stand outdoors, each with hands on their baby bumps, facing each other in a natural setting with fall foliage in the background.

Ready To become a surrogate? 

Take the first step today

Ready to take the first step toward becoming a surrogate? Inquire Now to start your journey. Here, you’ll find our quick and secure application form, along with helpful information on what to expect next. If you meet the basic requirements and feel called to help grow a family, we’d love to hear from you.