Once the surrogate has successfully been impregnated, the fetus is carried to term.
And, of course, trying to find an insurance company that will cover surrogacy is no easy feat.
Scott Buckley, vice president of client services at Circle Surrogacy, tellsU.S.
Newsthat he has known clients that have changed jobs simply to find an employer that covers surrogacy benefits.
For example, embryo creation alone can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 (viaUS News).
From there, things just get more and more expensive.
If there’s a need for an egg donor, that’s another $20,000 to $30,000.
There’s no guaranteeIVF will work on the first try, for example.
Costs can add up quickly given that every cycle can cost somewhere between $15,000 and $30,000.
This fee includes ovary stimulation, retrieval, and the transfer of the embryo (viaForbes).
What’s important to understand is that these are just the average costs.
Granted, these amounts are contingent on many factors, but location plays a big role.
When looking at agency fees, again, the cost will be based on many factors including location.
Nothing about the surrogacy journey process is cheap, nor should it be.
It’s definitely not a job everyone wants to do, but babies are big business.
For those who want a family, the costs are worth it.
