No, the intended parents will pay all the fees incurred on the surrogacy journey and pregnancy, including your attorney fees.  This will all be outlined in your benefit package and agreement with the intended parents. There will be no out-of-pocket expense to you.

Base range compensation for first time surrogates is $50,000 to $75,000+, depending on location. An experienced surrogate’s base fee is negotiable, so please contact us to discuss. Our compensation package is one of the highest in the industry. Additional compensation will be provided for monthly allowance, health and life insurance, medical procedures, travel, childcare, etc.  This can bring the total compensation for the surrogacy process to $85,000+ and a $4000 signing bonus. Please contact us to discuss your specific benefits. You can read more about compensation here: Surrogate Compensation.

Gestational Surrogacy is a process where a fertilized embryo (created by using the egg and sperm of someone other than the surrogate) is implanted in the surrogate and the child is carried until birth.  There is no genetic relationship between the surrogate and the child.

In contrast, traditional surrogates agree to use their own biology and are impregnated through artificial insemination.  At birth, the Traditional Surrogate releases all custody of the child to the intended parents.

Abundant Beginnings Co. only handles Gestational Surrogacy, so you will not be using your own egg during this process.

Yes. Tubal litigation will not affect whether or not you can be a surrogate, as the embryo will be implanted during an IVF procedure.

Yes, you will have to travel to the location where the Intended Parent’s doctor is located.  The clinics are all located within the United States. You will know the location once you are matched.  All travel costs for you and a companion are covered by your Intended Parents. You can find the details on the complete surrogacy process here: Surrogacy Process.

This really depends.  If you are currently enrolled in certain government programs, such as cash assistance, welfare, public housing, and Section 8 housing, we will be unable to accept your application.  Please be aware that due to income requirements for programs such as food stamps, WIC, and subsidized childcare, the money you will receive while you are a surrogate could make you ineligible for your government benefits.

Yes, Surrogates can use their own in-network OBGYN, depending on the insurance being used for the process.  That being said, Intended Parents have the right to get a second opinion, but Intended Parents usually leave the decision to the Surrogate as they want you to feel comfortable with their doctor.

Yes, prior to you being officially matched, the agency will coordinate a match video call with your Intended Parents and an Agency Representative. You will then meet your Intended Parent(s) in person at the medical evaluation, embryo transfer or another appointment once you’re pregnant.

Yes, in fact, we encourage you to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle during your pregnancy. There may be certain restrictions on physical activity at various times in the surrogacy process, and you will be asked to follow your doctor’s advice, certain requests from the Intended Parents, and how far along you are in the pregnancy.

We work with Intended Parents all over the world.  It is your choice though if you would like to help an international client or domestic.  If you choose to work with an International client their clinic will still be located within the United States.