How much do surrogate mother services cost?

Surrogacy is an excellent opportunity for families experiencing difficulties associated with the mother's natural pregnancy. For a number of reasons, some women cannot bear a child themselves, but thanks to assisted reproductive technologies they have a high chance of becoming real, biological parents. The first questions that arise after thinking about the services of a surrogate mother are: “How much does surrogacy cost?” and “Is this legal?” Let's talk about the cost of surrogacy in 2023.

Global practice of surrogacy

In most countries there are serious restrictions in this area or surrogacy is completely prohibited. 

So, on the European continent there is a program only in Greece and the Czech Republic. At the same time, the laws there do not work in favor of genetic parents. To prove a family connection, you will have to go through a number of bureaucratic procedures. 

In Canada and most US states, the procedure is permissible and legal, but it costs a lot of money. 

The program is fully legalized and has a relatively low cost in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan and South Africa. 

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In Russia, surrogacy is officially permitted, but the state does not regulate the financial side of the issue; both commercial and non-commercial surrogacy are allowed. In other words, a family can ask a relative or friend to help with carrying a child on a voluntary basis, and then they will only cover compensation for the costs of pregnancy.

However, the non-profit approach is not very popular, more often families trust agencies that select women who are psychologically stable and ready to bear someone else’s child. The cost of services at the agency will depend on the wishes of the parents. Usually, there are several standard programs that include a certain number of options: for example, legal services and replacement of a surrogate mother are included in the most basic program, and pharmacological services (purchase and delivery of necessary medications for the surrogate mother) or payment for a room in a maternity hospital are included in more expensive ones program options. 

The minimum cost of surrogacy in Russia starts from 2 million rubles, in St. Petersburg from 2.5 - 3 million rubles. For this amount, the agency will select a surrogate mother and provide all the necessary consulting and legal services. 

The extended premium program will additionally include the costs of the clinic and the maternity ward, the IVF or ICSI procedure , medical care, purchase and delivery of medicines. The agency will also provide a personal lawyer, coordinator and psychologist. The cost of such a surrogacy program can reach up to 10 million rubles.

What else do you need to pay for?

Sometimes, in addition to the standard program, parents may need something else, then the price will be expanded. As a frequent request, families arrange for the surrogate mother to move to the region where they live themselves or take on the costs of organizing leisure time. Additional expenses may also arise for medical reasons.

Additional expenses

• Medicines prescribed by a doctor during pregnancy. These can be tablets, hormonal or regular vitamin complexes. 
• Physiotherapy, massages, physical exercise. Sometimes doctors recommend light physical activity to surrogate mothers. This could be a visit to the pool, physical therapy or yoga. If the surrogate mother and family agree with the doctor’s recommendation, the future parents will pay.
• Tests and medical procedures. During pregnancy, the surrogate mother may require additional medical examinations and diagnostic procedures as indicated.
• Accommodation. Many parents want the surrogate mother to live closer to them. In this case, the family will have to undertake the obligation to pay for the rented apartment, including utility costs and payment for the move itself.
• Food and food. To ensure that the child develops healthy and the surrogate mother feels great, the doctor may prescribe a certain diet. Genetic parents will have to pay for the necessary products.
• Courses on preparation for childbirth. Despite the fact that surrogate mothers already have experience in childbirth, some families want to provide additional training.
• Leisure and entertainment. Sometimes the relationship between the genetic parents and the surrogate mother is so good that families want to pamper the woman carrying their child.
• Monthly payments for the household needs of the surrogate mother.
• Additional payment for multiple pregnancies.
• Compensation for caesarean section.

How much do surrogate mothers receive ? 

A woman who agreed to donate her body and health to carry someone else's child has incredible kindness and a great desire to help. 

But don't forget about the financial side of the issue. Most women become surrogate mothers precisely because of the high pay. Depending on the region, the cost of surrogate mother services will be different. In large cities, the surrogate mother's fee is 1 million-1.5 million rubles, this cost will include the cost of food and clothing. In smaller cities, the payment will be lower, approximately 800 thousand rubles per program.

Agency or independent search?

Despite the fact that non-commercial surrogacy is allowed in Russia, and you can find a woman willing to provide the service for little money or even for free, you should not take risks. Surrogacy “via the Internet” or “as a friend” is fraught with both medical and legal risks. There were cases when women refused to sign a document transferring the rights to the child to biological parents, which led to lengthy litigation and great stress for the baby. 

Psychologists also confirm altruism on the part of the surrogate mother very dangerous. According to experts, payment should match, or better exceed, the emotional costs of a woman carrying a child. In other words, the financial reward should be high enough so that the surrogate mother does not become attached to someone else’s baby and does not forget that this is, first of all, a legal transaction.

Agencies support such a policy and believe that the service should be paid for at a good price. Women who become surrogate mothers through an agency receive approximately 1 million rubles per birth. In the case of the birth of twins, an additional 250 thousand rubles. And, if you had to have a caesarean section, then another 150 thousand rubles.

Also, during pregnancy, the surrogate mother will be provided with everything necessary - monthly payments for the surrogate mother’s household needs will be about 30,000 rubles per month , plus the cost of medical care, a lawyer and a personal coordinator.

Where you can become a surrogate mother

ISA Premium Agencyhas many years of experience working with families from different countries. Over the years of practice, ISA specialists have learned to create comfortable conditions and anticipate the wishes of surrogate mothers and parents. Support will be provided at all stages of the program and even after it. ISA surrogate mothers recover after childbirth faster than others thanks to the support of the agency team.

3 advantages of ISA

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The agency has high quality standards, so ISA employs real professionals. Coordinators, lawyers and psychologists advise surrogate mothers and future parents at all stages of the program. And the pregnancy period takes place strictly under the supervision of experienced doctors from the best clinics.

Financial gratitude

ISA appreciates responsible contribution and serious attitude of surrogate mothers to the program. The payment, in comparison with other agencies, is higher, but the requirements for compliance with agreements are higher. Coordinators are in constant contact with surrogate mothers; they accompany women to doctor appointments and monitor their medication intake. 

Care and support

ISA Fertility knows that during pregnancy and preparation for childbirth, surrogate mothers need peace and comfort. Round-the-clock psychological and consulting support, high quality medical services, legal support and a guarantee of anonymity will be provided by the agency.

You can find out more about the surrogacy program by leaving a request on the website or calling 8 (800) 444-24-36.

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