UNITED STATES · ENHANCED SURROGATE BENEFITS PACKAGE

Higher compensation.
More support.
More benefits.

We’ve increased our surrogate compensation package to better recognize the incredible commitment you make to helping families grow — with expanded benefits, dedicated guidance, and support at every step of your journey.

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BASE COMPENSATION

What Typical First-Time U.S. Surrogates receive

Every surrogate journey is unique, and your base compensation reflects the extraordinary commitment you are making. Repeat surrogates may qualify for higher compensation ranging up to $120,000.

USA SURROGATES
STARTING AT

$65,000 – $80,000

Base compensation

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OVERVIEW

  • Monthly expenses allowance
  • Medical & travel coverage
  • Pregnancy & delivery benefits
  • Postpartum recovery support

special starUp to $10,000 in Additional Benefits 

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Higher Compensation

A meaningfully increased package that reflects your commitment.

Enhanced Benefits

Expanded resources, protections, and support services throughout your journey.

More Support, Every Step

Dedicated coordinators and care for you — before, during, and after.

THE FULL BREAKDOWN

What’s Included in Your Total Compensation

Because transparency is care. Here’s exactly what your compensation package includes — from screening through postpartum recovery.

Medical STEP 01

Before pregnancy

From your very first screening, we make sure you’re supported — travel is covered, time is honored, and every milestone is recognized.

Medical Screening Support

Everything you need to attend screening and monitoring appointments is covered — no out-of-pocket expenses.

  • Lost wages reimbursement for screening & monitoring visits
  • $75 per diem for each 24-hour period of screening travel
  • Intended Parents cover all Gestational Carrier travel expenses
  • If a spouse/partner is required by the clinic, their travel, lost wages & per diem are covered too

Legal Clearance Benefit

$1,000

Paid once your contracts are finalized and legal clearance is complete.

Dropped Cycle Fee

$250

Paid if a cycle is canceled after medications or preparation have begun.

Medical STEP 02

IVF & Embryo Transfer

The transfer window is a big moment — we make sure you can rest, recover, and travel with someone by your side.

Injectable Medication Allowance

$250

Paid when you begin injectable medications, in recognition of the daily commitment your protocol asks of you.

Embryo Transfer
Benefit

$2,000 per transfer

Helps cover the real-life expenses around your transfer and recovery.

  • Childcare
  • Housekeeping
  • Meals
  • Lost wages
  • Recovery expenses

Transfer Travel Coverage

Intended Parents cover travel expenses for both the Gestational Carrier and a travel companion.

  • Travel companion lost-wages reimbursement
  • $75 per diem for each 24-hour period of travel
Surrogate women
Surrogate women

Medical STEP 03

Monthly Support During Your Journey

Everyday life keeps moving. These monthly benefits help with the small (and not so small) things along the way.

Monthly Expense Allowance

$350/month

Begins after contract signing and continues through 2 months postpartum.

  • Gas, parking & tolls
  • Childcare
  • Prenatal vitamins & OTC medications
  • Phone calls & postage
  • Appointment-related expenses

Monthly Support Group

$50 per session

Connect with other surrogates — and receive compensation for your participation.

Medical STEP 04

Pregnancy Benefits

Because carrying a pregnancy — especially a multiple — is extraordinary work that deserves extraordinary recognition.

Maternity Clothing Allowance

$750

Paid at 20 weeks pregnant so your growing belly gets the wardrobe it deserves.

Multiple Pregnancy Benefit

$10,000 per fetus

An additional benefit for each baby beyond the first.

Surrogate moms
Surrogate moms

Medical STEP 05

Income Protection & Bed Rest Support

If medical restrictions or bed rest ever become part of your journey, you’ll never carry the financial weight alone.

Rest Easy Plan

If doctor-ordered bed rest is prescribed, this benefit may cover the real costs at home.

  • Lost wages
  • Childcare
  • Housekeeping

Bed Rest Lost Wages

Up to $500 / week

If you’re not eligible for the Rest Easy Plan, we still protect your income for doctor-ordered bed rest or activity restrictions during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Maternity Leave Lost Wages

Up to 6 weeks after vaginal delivery, 8 weeks after C-section.

  • $500/week (full-time employment)
  • $250/week (part-time employment)

Medical STEP 06

Procedure & Delivery Support

Additional protections for the medical scenarios that sometimes come with pregnancy and delivery.

C-Section Benefit

$4,000

Paid for cesarean deliveries.

Invasive Procedure Fee

$500

For qualifying medically necessary invasive procedures.

Hysterectomy Protection

$10,000

Additional protection if applicable.

Loss of Reproductive
Organ(s) Protection

$5,000

Additional protection if applicable.

Medical STEP 07

Support Person Benefits

The person by your side deserves care too.

Support Person Lost Wages

$100 / day

For the person supporting you through recovery (employer verification required).

  • 3 days following vaginal delivery
  • 5 days following C-section delivery

Medical STEP 08

Postpartum Benefits

The fourth trimester matters — this package is designed around your healing, comfort, and reconnection with yourself.

Breast Milk Pumping

$350 / week

Compensation for pumping breast milk after delivery.

Fourth Trimester Recovery Benefit

$2,000

A personalized recovery package you customize to your needs — lactation support, postpartum massages, pelvic-floor recovery, meal delivery, childcare help, a push gift, and more.

Surrogacy Maternity Photo Shoot
Surrogacy Maternity Photo Shoot

Medical STEP 09

Extra Peace of Mind

Because you and your family deserve the highest level of protection.

Life Insurance & Hospital Income Protection

$750,000 coverage

Comprehensive life insurance and hospital income protection throughout your journey.

Estate Planning Services

Available for California Gestational Carriers.

  • Single: $2,000 benefit
  • Married: $3,000 benefit

YOUR JOURNEY, FULLY SUPPORTED

Compensation and Support at Every Stage

Because extraordinary surrogates deserve extraordinary support.

Higher base compensation

Monthly financial support

Pregnancy Benefits

Lost wage protection

Travel coverage

Insurance benefits

Postpartum recovery benefits

Dedicated surrogate support

WHY CHOOSE US

Why choose Extraordinary Conceptions

For over two decades, families and surrogates have trusted us to guide them with warmth, experience, and honesty.

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Personalized support
  • Experienced case management
  • A trusted leader in surrogacy

Ready to learn more?

Contact your coordinator today to discover every detail of our new surrogate benefit package — and take the first step toward a journey that changes lives.