Surrogacy Costs [How it Compares to Adoption]
While there’s no putting a price on having the family you’ve always dreamed of, there’s no denying it may play a role in how you decide to go about making this dream come true.
If you’re considering surrogacy, you might be wondering how much surrogacy costs.
There are a lot of factors that will determine the cost of surrogacy. Surrogacy costs can typically be separated into agency fees and variable expenses.
To fully comprehend the total surrogacy costs, you will first need to understand the various services and resources you will need throughout your surrogacy journey.
We created this article to help break down surrogacy costs and how they compare to adoption costs.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost?
How much surrogacy costs will depend on which agency you work with, but the average cost of surrogacy typically ranges from $100,000-$250,000. A big range like this can be intimidating.
For most agencies, you will want to reach out to the surrogacy agency you will be working with to figure out how much surrogacy costs. American Surrogacy is a bit different.
We use a transparent fee structure to create clarity and confidence for intended parents. The cost of surrogacy with our agency is $169,900 - $179,000+.
Below are a few of the services the cost of surrogacy includes.
Variable Expenses
The other side of surrogacy costs includes variable expenses. As the name suggests, these are the expenses that can vary depending on many different factors.
These expenses are not factored into the fees of American Surrogacy (or the costs quoted to intended parents by most surrogacy agencies).
How Much Does Adoption Cost?
The cost of adoption depends on a variety of factors such as the adoption agency you work with and the expenses of the resources need to complete your adoption.
On average, the cost of adoption is typically lower than the cost of surrogacy. You can expect to spend up to $70,000 on the total adoption process when you utilize an agency.
In addition to an agency fee, adoption expenses you can be expected to pay for are:
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Counseling
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Case management
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Contact a home study professional
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Adoption disruption insurance
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Post-adoption support
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Newborn care and services
You will also be expected to cover birth mother expenses such as:
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Prenatal care not covered by insurance
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Delivery and hospital expenses not covered by insurance
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Counseling
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Screening
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Creating an adoption and hospital plan
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Post-placement adoption counseling
To get more information about the cost of surrogacy and what you can expect to pay for, reach out to a surrogacy specialist today.
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