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How Much Surrogates Make – And What They Do With It

If you are interested in becoming a Surrogate, you may have some questions about how much they make, why they make that money, and what they do with it. It is a common question for anyone who is interested in doing this extraordinary thing. Surrogates carry a baby for Intended Parents who cannot do so themselves. It is a somewhat lengthy process that requires the Surrogate mother to be healthy and take care of herself extremely well.

Surrogates carry out a task that is vital to building so many families, but there is still much that is unknown about becoming a surrogate. If you are interested in becoming a Surrogate, here is just a breakdown of some of the information about surrogacy compensation:

How Much Do Surrogates Make?

The amount of money that surrogates make depends on the agency that you work with, the type of surrogacy you complete, and how many babies you carry. For instance, how much surrogates get paid in Utah is different from how much surrogates make in another state. The amount can also vary by agency.

Surrogates perform a vital task to build families, so they get compensated appropriately. When you work with a surrogacy agency, you are guaranteed your payment if you do indeed become a surrogate. Often, you are paid a base salary of a certain number – but that won’t be the final amount of money that you are paid.

There are numbers associated with everything that you do – from buying new maternity clothes to traveling to appointments, getting massages to need a c-section. Think of these are “a la carte” options for your surrogacy. Some agencies won’t cover massages and maternity clothes while others will. Some even include housekeeping. Your caseworker should go over all of this information before you sign any documents.

If you decide to become a Surrogate a second time, like so many people do, you will end up getting a higher base salary. The same thing is true if you are interested in carrying multiple babies at one time.

What Is Included In Surrogate Compensation?

As mentioned above, there are many things included in Surrogate compensation – some of the things that can be included are:

  • Massages
  • Housekeeping
  • Babysitting
  • Maternity Clothing
  • Gym Memberships
  • Vacations
  • Travel Costs
  • Medical Costs
  • Food Costs
  • C-Section Bonus
  • Multiple Bonus
  • Individual Gifts

Many of these costs aren’t guaranteed, especially the ones related to the birth of the child. There are also some things that may not be included in the coverage. Particularly, most surrogacy agencies require that the Surrogate has her own insurance, so medical insurance isn’t covered. However, there are some agencies that are willing to help you get insurance if you do not have any.

What Do Surrogates Do With That Money?

If you are interested in becoming a Surrogate, there are many things that may be swimming through your head. One of those things is what you will do with that money. Many Surrogates will keep working throughout the pregnancy, meaning they can use this money for something other than simply existing. In the past, Surrogates have used their compensation to pay off student loans, put down payments on their homes, go back to school, start college funds for their children, start a retirement fun, start their own businesses, and so much more. There are so many opportunities with this payment. 

Other Surrogates use this as a chance to take some time off of work to raise their own children. Maybe they feel like they are missing too much, they are moving somewhere new and don’t have a job set up just yet, or they are tired of working in their jobs and they want to try something new. 

The most important thing is that you aren’t only doing this for the money. Yes, it is easy to understand why people would want to do this to make money. However, you do have to realize that with any medical procedure, there are risks associated. This is why surrogacy compensation is so high and why so many surrogacy agencies are so picky when it comes to selecting surrogates. However, if you do become a Surrogate, it is going to change your life and change the lives of the Intended Parents forever.