The Stork's Nest believes that transparency is the most important aspect in regards to a third-party reproduction journey and feel that intended parents should be as mentally and financially prepared as possible. Although there are many moving puzzle pieces in a surrogacy journey depending on your unique situation, we have attempted to give you the most inclusive and realistic expectation of the costs that you could incur when using a gestational surrogate. The fees and compensation listed below are relatively standard rates in the world of surrogacy, many of which you would pay regardless if you choose our agency, another agency, or do an independent journey.
*Gestational Surrogacy Program
| First Installment- Non-Refundable (Due Upon Placement On Active Matching List) | $1,000 |
| Second Installment (Due Upon Matching) | $15,000 |
| Third Installment (Due At Heartbeat Confirmation) | $14,000 |
| Gestational Carrier (and Spouse/Partner) Mental Health Evaluation | $700 Approx |
| Intended Parent(s) Mental Health Consultation | $400 Approx |
| Joint Mental Health Match Meeting | $500 Approx |
| Screening Insurance Policy for Gestational Carrier | $100 Approx |
| Agency Advanced Insurance Premiums and Placement Fees | $ TBD if Necessary |
| Gestational Carrier's Medical Screening at Intended Parent(s) Chosen Fertility Clinic | $ TBD Per Clinic |
| Reimbursements or Costs For Gestational Carrier During Screening- Lost Wages, Hotel, Airfare, Mileage, Childcare, Meals, Etc. | $ TBD if Necessary |
| Gestational Surrogate Base Compensation (Varies Based On Insurance Coverage And Experience) | $60,000- $70,000 |
| Oral Medication Start Fee (Other Than Birth Control) | $500 |
| IVF Transfer And Bedrest (Due After Completion Of Each Transfer Attempt) | $1,000 |
| Maternity Clothing Allowance | $1,250 |
| Monthly Allowance In Lieu Of Itemized Costs ($300/Month- Initial Deposit for 15 Months But May Require Additional Deposit If Journey Extends Beyond)(To Begin Upon Execution Of Contracts) | $4,500 |
| Various Insurance Policies & Fees (Ex. Screening, Complications, Accidental Death, Term Life, Loss Of Organ, Permanent Disability, Back Up Policy, Annual Policy Validation, Claims Management, Placement Fees, etc.)(Approximate) | $8,000 |
| Travel >80 Miles Round Trip From Home: | |
| -Mileage Reimbursement >80, Airfare/Rental Car If Needed, Uber/Lyft/Taxi Reimbursement, Hotel, Meals ($75/day or $100 If With Companion), Lost Wages For Full Day Missed, Childcare If Overnight | $ Actual |
| -Companion Costs (Medically Necessary To Travel With Surrogate): Airfare, Meals, Lost Wages Per Agmt | $ Actual |
| Surrogate Mental Health Support (Up To 10 Sessions During/After Pregnancy)($250/Session) | $2,500 |
| Surrogate Attorney Fees (Review Of Contract And Parentage Documents) | $2,500 |
| Intended Parent Attorney Fees (Drafting Of Contract) | $3,000 |
| Intended Parent's Estate Planning (Varies Per Attorney/Client Assets) | $2,000 |
| Surrogate's Estate Document | $1,000 |
| Establishment Of Parentage With The Court (Varies With Each State)(Approximate Cost) | $3,500 |
| Escrowing Fee (To Disperse Money In Accordance With The Agreement) | $2,000 |
*Estimated Fees - $123,450+ - $133,450+ And Incidentals Plus Insurance Costs Deposit ($20,000 + TBD)
| ADDITIONAL INCIDENTALS DEPOSIT IN ESCROW (For Below Potential Incidentals, Lost Wages, Travel, And Medical Costs- All Unused Funds Are Returned)**** | $20,000 |
| Insurance Out Of Pocket Maximum, Monthly Premiums x 12 Months (If Supplemental Policy Used), Any Additional Costs/Fees Due To Deviation From Fee Schedule Between Parties | TBD |
| Reimbursement For Any Previously Paid Supplemental Insurance Premiums By The Agency | TBD |
| Multiples Pregnancy (This Is For Each Additional Child >1) | $7,500 |
| Cesarean Section Per Physician Recommendation | $4,000 |
| Amniocentesis, CVS, D&C, Cerclage (Amount Is Per Procedure) | $1,000 |
| Fetal Reduction Or Termination (Per Physician Recommendation Or Intended Parent Request) | $2,000 |
| Fee For A Mock Cycle (If Ordered By Physician) Or Cancelled Cycle After Medication Start | $500 |
| Loss Of Each Organ Not Related to Pregnancy | $1,000 |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | $1,000 Surgical/ $500 For Oral Medication |
| Husband/Partner's Lost Wages (Up to $250/Day) | $2,500 Approx. |
| Additional Uncovered Travel Costs (If Any) | Negotiated in Direct Agreement |
| Housekeeping (If Restricted Activity Ordered By Physician) | Negotiated In Direct Agreement |
| Childcare (If Restricted Activity Ordered By Physician) | Negotiated In Direct Agreement |
| Lost Wages (If Restricted Activity Ordered By Physician) | Negotiated In Direct Agreement |
| Postpartum Lost Wages- Required Minimum Of 6 Wks After Vaginal Delivery, 8 Wks After C-Section | 6 Wks Vaginal/8 Wks C-Section |
| Short Term Disability Plan (If Gestational Surrogate Does Not Have One Through Work) | Optional |
| *Maternity Insurance Coverage If Gestational Surrogate Has An Exclusion In Her Personal Policy For Pregnancy When Acting As A Gestational Surrogate (Monthly Premiums, Co-Pay, Deductibles, Out Of Pocket Maximums) | TBD |
| *IVF And All Fees At Fertility Clinic (Bloodwork, Ultrasounds, Procedures, Medications Are Out Of Pocket) | TBD |
| *Any Uncovered Pregnancy and Delivery Costs (Co-Pays, Deductibles, Out Of Pocket Maximums, As Well As Monthly Premiums If A Supplemental Policy Is Used) | TBD |
| Agency Fee To Rematch With Each New Gestational Carrier | $10,000 |
**There are no guarantees that these numbers are fully inclusive or the maximum amount spent on a journey and all of these fees are ESTIMATES. These values are a snapshot of the fees that are likely incurred during a journey but additional funds may be necessary. Further details on these fees, terms, requirements, and any other obligations may be outlined in the Agency Agreement, Gestational Carrier's Compensation Package, and the direct agreement with your Gestational Carrier. The Stork's Nest attempts to outline expected circumstances to the best of their ability but Intended Parent(s) understand and agree that circumstances and costs are subject to change and Intended Parents accept all financial responsibilities and risks associated with their journey.
* Any financial obligations of the Intended parents that are paid for in advance by The Stork's Nest shall be reimbursed to The Stork's Nest. At no time shall The Stork's Nest be responsible for any of these fees and Intended Parent(s) assume all financial, medical, psychological, legal, and any other risks associated with their journey.
