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Cost of Surrogacy

A breakdown of costs in different types of surrogacy arrangements. Below are the average costs involved in a surrogacy arrangement (in Canadian funds). There are many variables so this is a basic reference for a gestational or traditional surrogacy arrangement in Canada. Costs can differ widely if intended parents decide to utilize an egg donor, multiple surrogates, or an international clinic/agency etc.

 Surrogacy in Canada Online Fees
Surrogacy Services $2,200.00 CDN
Surrogacy & Egg Donation Services $2,950.00 CDN
Egg Donation Services $750.00 CDN

Surrogacy in Canada Online Handbook

(For those who do not wish to receive additional support services).

 $250.00 CDN
International Applicants $350.00 CDN

 

 Average Costs for Gestational Surrogacy
IVF Cycle
(This is subject to clinic fees, number of cycles...)		 $10,000-$20,000+

Surrogate Mother Expenses (Pre-Pregnancy)
(These are receiptable expenses that cover the cost of expenses travelling to an IVF clinic
such as gas, mileage, childcare, lost wages, food, airfare/accommodations etc.)

 $1,500-$3,000+

Surrogate Mother Expenses (During Pregnancy)
(These are receiptable expenses that can include clothing, food,
childcare, travel costs, lost wages, medications, etc.)

 $10,000-$25,000+

Additional Surrogate Mother Expenses
(1) Csection Birth (2) Multiple Birth

(1) $1,000-$3,000

(2) $1,000-$3,000
Medical Evaluation
 $800-$1,500
Legal Fees
(Representation for both parties.)		 $3,000-$10,000
Psychological Examinations $500-$1,000
1 Year Life Insurance Policy
(Purchased to protect surrogate mother's family).		 $300-500
DNA Diagnostics
(To ensure baby is genetically related to the Intended Parents).		 $1,500
Total $29,600-$68,500+

* Additional costs can include intended parents travel (airfare, accommodations, food, gas, etc.)
* Some IVF cycles are covered under provincial health plans depending on type of infertility.
* Quebec offers three government funded IVF cycles.

 

 Average Costs for Traditional Surrogacy
IUI Cycle/Home Insemination/IVF Cycle
(This is subject to insemination method - home insemination, intrauterine insemination, ivf,
clinic fees, number of cycles...)		 $0-$20,000+
Surrogate Mother Expenses (Pre-Pregnancy)
(These are receiptable expenses that cover the cost of expenses travelling to an IVF
clinic - gas, mileage, childcare, lost wages, food, airfare/accommodations etc.)		 $1,500-$3,000+

Surrogate Mother Expenses (During Pregnancy)
(These are receiptable expenses that can include clothing,
food, childcare, travel costs, lost wages, medications, etc.)

 $10,000-$25,000+

Additional Surrogate Mother Expenses
(1) Csection Birth (2) Multiple Birth

(1) $1,000-$3,000

(2) $1,000-$3,000
Medical Evaluation
 $800-$1,500
Legal Fees
(Representation for both parties.)		 $3,000-$10,000
Psychological Examinations $500-$1,000
1 Year Life Insurance Policy
(Purchased to protect surrogate mother's family).		 $300-500
DNA Diagnostics
(To ensure baby is genetically related to the Intended Parents).		 $1,500
Total $19,600-$68,500+

* Additional costs can include intended parents travel (airfare, accommodations, food, gas, etc.)
* All parties should be screened for sexually transmitted diseases before any attempts at home insemination. 

 

 Average Costs for an Egg Donor
Egg Retrieval Procedure
(This is subject to clinic fees, number of cycles, medications, etc...)		 $5,000-$10,000+

Egg Donor's Expenses
(These are receiptable expenses that can include food,
childcare, travel costs, lost wages, medications, etc.)

 $1,500-$3,000
Legal Fees
(Representation for both parties.)		 $1,000-$3,000
Psychological Examinations

$500-$1,000
1 Year Life Insurance Policy
(Purchased to protect egg donor's family).		 $300-500
Total $8,300-$17,500+

* Additional costs can include travel (airfare, accommodations, food, gas, etc.)

 

 Average Costs for an American Agency and American Surrogate
Agency Fee
 $4,000-$18,000+
IVF Cycle
(This is subject to clinic fees, number of cycles...)		 $10,000-$30,000+
Surrogate Mother Compensation (Pre-Pregnancy)
(These costs include travelling to an IVF clinic - gas,
mileage, childcare, lost wages, food, airfare/accommodations etc.)		 $1,500-$3,000+

Surrogate Mother Compensation (During Pregnancy)
* Paid surrogacy is legal (depending on state).

$18,000-$45,000+

Additional Surrogate Mother Expenses
(1) Csection Birth (2) Multiple Birth

(1) $1,000-$5,000

(2) $1,000-$5,000
Medical Evaluation
 $800-$1,500
Legal Fees
(Representation for both parties.)		 $3,000-$10,000
Psychological Examinations $500-$1,000
1 Year Life Insurance Policy
(Purchased to protect surrogate mother's family).		 $400-500
DNA Diagnostics
(To ensure baby is genetically related to the Intended Parents).		 $1,500
Total $41,700-$120,500+

* Additional costs can include intended parents travel (airfare, accommodations, food, gas, etc.)

* Additional costs for surrogate mothers can include medical insurance, monthly allowance, clothing allowance, amniocentesis fee, csection fee, multiples fee, housekeeping, childcare, breast milk pumping, escrow account services, etc.

 

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