Key Points:

• Determine the cost of surrogacy with a family member.
• Understand how altruistic surrogacy works and if this is an option for you.
• Discover how you can still work with a surrogacy agency and contact a surrogacy professional to get started.

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Going through the surrogacy process with a family member can be a beautiful journey for everyone involved. Another reason many parents may choose to go through surrogacy with a family member is due to the potentially lower costs. We walk you through how much surrogacy costs with a family member and what you can expect to pay for.

Do you have a surrogate, but don’t know what your next steps are? Contact a surrogacy professional to get started today.

Costs of Surrogacy with a Family Member

There are certain parts of the surrogacy process you will not need to pay for if you have already identified your surrogate. Your surrogacy cost using a family member will decrease the overall amount you will spend on the process. Having an identified surrogate will also help to cut down on the timeline of the process as you won’t have to wait to find your perfect match.

Even though you’ve identified your surrogate, you will still have parts of the process to pay for that is necessary to a positive experience. Things like background checks and screenings are ultimately required to ensure everyone is prepared for the surrogacy process.

What You Don’t Pay For

• Advertising Fees – You won’t have to pay for the advertising fees since you won’t have to advertise yourselves as parents if you’re working with a family member.
• Matching Services – Since you come to us with an identified surrogate, you won’t pay for the fees associated with matching you to the perfect surrogate.

What You Do Pay For

• Background assessment
• Medical screening
• Embryo transfer
• Legal fees

Understanding Altruistic Surrogacy

Sometimes when working with a family member, you might expect an altruistic surrogacy process. This means that the surrogate would not receive a base compensation, offering their service to you altruistically. It also makes the surrogacy cost of using a family member seem more affordable than finding a surrogate.

While this may feel like a great option to some parents looking to save money in the process, including a small base compensation for your family member may be something to consider.

This can help avoid any issues or animosity throughout the process. The surrogacy cost using a family member can still be significantly lower even if you do offer a small compensation. Talk with your family member about what they might expect financially from the process.

Why You Need a Surrogacy Agency

When you choose to work with an agency, you’re choosing peace of mind. While you certainly have the option to go through with an independent surrogacy, working with an agency takes the bulk of work and research off your shoulders. Many agencies work with you to make the cost of surrogacy with a family member an affordable and positive experience.

Our partners at American Surrogacy have what it takes to help you get started. They have created an effective pricing package, which can lower the cost of surrogacy with a family member.

Achieve your dreams of parenthood with a quality surrogacy agency. This means going through the process with security and guidance. If you have a family member interested in becoming a surrogate, contact a surrogacy professional today to learn how to proceed. We’re ready to help you through the process and take the next steps in growing your family.