Qualifications at a Glance
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Be within a specified age range
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Have a healthy BMI
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Abstain from smoking and drug use
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Have previously carried at least one healthy pregnancy with no major complications
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Receive no governmental assistance
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Be able to travel to and from appointments
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Have no felony convictions
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Submit medical and drug history information
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Complete background checks
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Complete a psychological evaluation and medical workup
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First Time Surrogate Benefit Package
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Pregnancy Compensation (all states) $35,000
The surrogate compensation will be paid in monthly installments during the pregnancy, beginning upon confirmation of pregnancy via heartbeat ultrasound. Compensation is higher for experienced surrogates in most cases
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Monthly Allowance $300
To cover expenses related to the surrogacy process such as mileage, telephone calls, faxes, and other miscellaneous expenses.
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Medication Start Fee $500
This fee is payable to you the 1st of the following month of starting medications for the cycle in preparation for the embryo transfer.
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Embryo Transfer Fee $1,200
This fee is paid to you on the first of the month following your embryo transfer. This fee is to compensate the surrogate for the time associated with medical preparation for the transfer and bed rest.
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Monthly Support Group $100
You will receive $100 to attend a monthly support group. This can be done by phone or person and instructions will be sent by your case manager depending on where you live.
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Support/Spouse Person Allowance $100/day
This allowance is paid for your support person’s time to be with you during embryo transfer and delivery. This is a flat payment for your support person for missing time from work. The payment of $100/day (2 days for embryo transfer, delivery: 2 days for vaginal birth and 5 days for C-Section).
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Twin Compensation $5,000
In the event of twins, the surrogate will receive an additional $5,000 in compensation.
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Canceled Cycle Fee $500
If you begin injectable medications, and the cycle is canceled, at no fault to you, you will receive this fee on the first of the month following cancellation.
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Physician Recommended C-Section $2,500
If your OB doctor deems it necessary that you deliver by C-section, this fee will be paid to you following your delivery. This fee is for pain and suffering associated with the C-section, added risks, and longer recovery.
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Lost Wages/Physician Ordered Bed Rest TBD
If your doctor places you on bed rest during any period of your pregnancy (excluding mandatory bed rest for embryo transfer. You must have a doctor’s note expressing the extent of your bedrest and submit your paystubs).
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Childcare & Housekeeping Due to Bed Rest $100-$300
If your doctor places you on complete bed rest during any period of your pregnancy (excluding mandatory bed rest for embryo transfer). You must have a doctor’s note expressing the extent of your complete bedrest. Receipts are required and must be submitted in order to receive reimbursement.
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Breast Milk Allowance $200/wk
If you agree and your intended parents request breast milk, you will be compensated for your time and effort to pump milk. Your intended parents pay for all the supplies.
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Invasive Procedure Fee $500
Amniocentesis, D & C, early termination, fetal reduction, operative hysterectomy (in hospital or outpatient facility) or ectopic pregnancy.
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Hysterectomy $5,000
Loss of uterus up to 6 months postpartum.
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Health Insurance TBD
If the surrogate has a medical insurance that covers surrogacy she needs to provide proof of insurance, including carrier’s name and policy information to run a surrogacy exclusion review. If a surrogate is uninsured, EWS will assist the intended parents in acquiring the appropriate coverage.
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Life Insurance $250,000
There will be a $250,000 one year life insurance policy issued to the surrogate paid by the intended parents.
Success Stories
“We built an amazing relationship and a mutual trust for one another.” For some, surrogacy is a topic that we just happen to come across. Maybe it was fate or perhaps just chance, whatever you choose to call it, this was the case for Anays. It was an ordinary day when she was scrolling through her Facebook page and came across an advertisement that read, “Surrogate Mothers
“We built an amazing relationship and a mutual trust for one another.” For some, surrogacy is a topic that we just happen to come across. Maybe it was fate or perhaps just chance, whatever you choose to call it, this...
“The Intended Mother caressed my head, and tears fell down her face as she said, ‘Thank you, he is perfect.’ That is a moment I will never forget.” While we hope that each and every journey is an amazing and...
“Everyone is deserving of the kind of love my daughter brings me. I'm glad surrogacy is an opportunity for desiring parents to feel that same kind of love" Though we hope that every embryo transfer is successful, that is not...
Surrogate Benefit Package
Earn on average $50,000 to $80,000
Contact us to review a full benefit package
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Perks of choosing EWS as your agency:
Pregnancy Base between $45,000 to $80,000 ($4,500 – $8,000 per month) + Additional Separate monthly allowancesv
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