Understanding the Costs
Modern Conceptions understands creating a family can be both emotionally and financially taxing. Therefore, we work diligently to minimize your surrogacy costs while maintaining the highest level of service. Modern Conceptions agency fee is competitive and there are no hidden fees. We commit ourselves to provide our intended parents with transparency about our fees and in the estimates of the surrogacy and medical expenses.
| Surrogate Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| First-time surrogate base compensation | $60,000-$65,000 |
| Experienced surrogate base compensation | $70,000-$75,000 |
| Embryo transfer payment | $1,000 |
| Monthly stipend- covers pre-natal pills, vitamins, gas to appointments, time off for appointments, etc. | $250 per month/begins with stimulation medication |
| Additional stipend- covers choice of housekeeping, chiropractic care, massage, and/or additional childcare. | $250 per month/begins at 28 weeks pregnant |
| Maternity clothing allowance | $500-$1,000 |
| Lost wages: post birth recovery wages include 6 weeks for vaginal delivery and 8 weeks for a C-section. | Based on gross wages |
| 18-month term life insurance policy | $400-$600 |
| Variable Fees & Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Travel expenses (hotel, food, airfare, etc.) | Varies Medical Insurance Premiums $15,000-$28,000 |
| Medical bills | Varies depending on insurance policy |
| Lost wage compensation for bed rest/modified work schedule or invasive procedures. | Based on gross wages |
| House cleaning services in case of bed rest | $100/week |
| Childcare in case of bed rest | $200 per child/week |
| Surrogate’s spouse/partner lost wage compensation: Up to 10 days with a max of $200/day. | Up to $2,000 |
| Multiples | $5,000 per baby |
| Counseling – during pregnancy and up to 3 months after delivery | $1,000 |
| Pumping breast milk | $200/week plus cost for shipping and all supplies |
| Loss of ovary(ies) and or fallopian tube(s) | $1,500 |
| C-section | $2,500 |
| Loss of ovaries and/or fallopian tubes | $2,500 |
| Loss of uterus or cervix | $5,000 |
| Hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix, possibly tubes and ovaries) | $7,500 |
| Invasive procedures (Amnio, CVS, D&C, etc.) | $500 |
| Termination/Selective reduction | $750-$2,000 |
| Cancelled cycle | $500 |
| Mock cycle | $1,000 |
| Fertility medication (per transfer) | $1,500-$2,000 |
| Professional Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Agency fee | $20,000 |
| International fees | $20,000 (Domestic) $25,000 (International) |
| Legal fees | $7,500-$10,000 |
| Escrow account management | $2,000 |
| Psychological evaluation fees | $1,000 |
