Friday, May 18, 2018

A Detailed Surrogacy Cost Breakdown For Would Be Parents

By Pamela Cook


It is often said children make a home complete, yet many couples who intend to be parents continue to battle infertility. One of the solutions to this problem is the use of surrogates. While many people believe the costs associated with this solution are prohibitive, the truth is that one can plan better with the right information. Here then is a comprehensive surrogacy cost breakdown to aid your decision making.

The costs generally vary from country to country. This notwithstanding, two primary factors determine what couples ultimately have to pay. The first factor is the cost of living in the country that the concerned couple chooses. A surrogate whose country has a high cost of living will generally ask for more than one whose country is down the scale in this regard.

The second factor is the general price of medical care within the selected country. For example, medical care costs a fortune in the United States, and woe unto you if you lack insurance. While the common justification among medical professionals falls on the aspect of quality, the truth is that there are lots of clinics located in other countries whose quality is just as good as what one would get in the US, and for far much less. American clinics charge 35000USD on average for IVF procedures. It is possible to get the same done overseas for about 6000USD.

The overall price that a couple pays is also determined by the IVF option it opts for. For instance, surrogacy without IVF in the United States costs about 112000USD on average. If one opted for the IVF option, the price would go to an average of 146500USD. In Ukraine, the average price for the latter option is 48500USD. Without IVF, one should expect to fork out about 40000USD.

It is important to note that these figures include both the clinical and legal fees. In most countries, surrogate mothers are paid in installments over a period of twelve months. This is easily manageable for couples, especially those tight on cash. Some countries with attractive fees include Georgia, Ukraine and Kenya.

It is common for couples to forget to factor the price of hiring an agency when budgeting. Agencies often get paid only if couples proceed with their plans to get surrogates. An agency must also counsel its clients prior to looking for surrogates for them. It should exhaust other avenues and work out a solution that is in the best interests of its clients.

There are a plethora of other payments that may be unprecedented, so you should strive to have a flexible budget. For instance, a great deal of paperwork will have to be filled by the relevant authorities once the baby is born. This includes getting a birth certificate, the surrogacy contract, DNA test and general hospital documentation.

Whatever you do, make sure you make your final decision after exploring all the options on the table. With good planning and patience, getting a reliable surrogate mother should be something affordable. Good luck on your journey to parenthood.




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