Changing Lives
Becoming a surrogate is the most amazing and selfless gift that you can offer to a family. It is a choice that must not be taken lightly, and we hope the information you find here will help you decide if surrogacy is right for you.
Choosing an agency with which to partner is an important first step when deciding to become a surrogate. At Await Surrogacy, our staff has many years of experience working with hopeful parents, and we are so excited to be able to also serve selfless women like you who hope to help hopeful families grow through the gift of surrogacy.
Unlike many agencies, Await Surrogacy does not employ legal counsel who represent the Intended Parents or Gestational Carriers. We work with independent legal partners to ensure all parties are equally represented, enabling us to remain a neutral guide for all involved.
If you are ready to move forward, please click here to see if you qualify.
Surrogacy Compensation
STANDARD COMPENSATION
First Time Surrogate’s Base Fee for South Carolina = $40,000
$55,000 for Experienced Surrogates
Monthly Expense Allowance = approximately $2600
$200 per month for average of 13 months
Payment for Starting Fertility Medications = $300
Embryo Transfer (due upon each transfer) = $500
Maternity Clothing Allowance = $750
Surrogates carrying multiples receive $1,000
Total Standard Compensation (First Time Surrogate) = $44,450
Total Standard Compensation (Experienced Surrogate) = $59,450
VARIABLE COMPENSATION
Compensation for Multiples = $5,000
amount per additional child
Invasive Procedures = $750
amount per procedure
Cesarean Section = $2,500
Partial Hysterectomy = $2,500
Total Hysterectomy = $5,000
Loss of One Ovary and/or One Fallopian Tube = $1,500
Loss of Both Ovaries and/or Both Fallopian Tubes = $3,000
Counseling
$1,000
POST DELIVERY RECOVERY
Two (2) weeks for vaginal delivery and four (4) weeks for C-section
INSURANCE
If the surrogate does not have health insurance, the intended parents will provide the Surrogate with health insurance as well as life insurance.
MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES
All of the surrogate’s medical and psychological screenings and medical procedures are paid for by the intended parents.
ATTORNEY FEES
The surrogate’s attorney fees (for review of the surrogacy contract and finalization of parental rights) are paid for by the intended parents.