We know that choosing an agency and finding your perfect match can feel like an expensive risk.

We feel strongly that it shouldn't be scary or risky just to dip your toe in the water of the search! We do not accept an agency fees until you have met your match and decided to move forward together. There's nothing to lose! Set up your free consultation and take the first step towards parenthood today.

We believe in transparency. Learn about potential costs involved with your surrogacy journey.

Agency fees

Southwest Surrogacy is proud to offer a 20% discount to active duty military members.

  • Agency fee, 1st installment (due upon match acceptance) — $17,000

  • Agency fee, 2nd installment (due upon surrogate contract signature) — $17,000

  • Surrogate rematch fee (may apply under certain circumstances) — $8,500

  • International surcharge — $5,000

Surrogate fees

  • Surrogate fee (add $10,000 per additional fetus) — $50,000 to $65,000

  • Surrogate expense allowance ($250 per month, est. 14 months) — ~$3,500

  • Housekeeping allowance ($200 per month, est. 10 months) — ~$2,000

  • Maternity clothing allowance ($1,250 for multiples pregnancy) — ~$1000

  • Psychologist/Social Worker support — ~$1,250

  • Embryo transfer fee — $1,500

  • Additional procedure fees (e.g. transfer fee, in utero prenatal testing) — ~$2,000 to $5,000+

  • Childcare/lost wages/maternity leave (negotiated, based on actual cost) — ~$ actual costs

Screening and IVF costs

  • Mental health screening for intended parents and surrogate — included

  • Background checks on intended parents, surrogate and surrogate’s partner — included

  • Medical screening, IVF fees, medication costs — ~$25,000 to $50,000

  • Donor egg acquisition (if applicable) ~$20,000

Attorneys/escrow fees

  • Surrogacy contract/pre-birth order filing — $4,000 to $6,000

  • Surrogate’s independent attorney — ~$2,000 to $4,000

  • Escrow account fee — $2,000

Health insurance/healthcare fees for the surrogate

  • Scenario 1: surrogate/spouse employer health plan w with no exclusion — ~$4000 to $9,000+

  • Scenario 2: individual plan, Affordable Care Act (ACA) — ~$12,000 to $20,000

  • Scenario 3: fee-for-service cash pay — ~$29,000 to $50,000

Life insurance fees

  • Life insurance for surrogate — ~$900+

Travel costs

  • Airfare/train/bus/car — vary

  • Hotels — vary

  • Per diem — vary

  • Taxis/rental car/parking — vary

Restriction of activities/lost wages

  • Lost wages (for long distance travel to IVF clinic, bed rest) — vary

  • Childcare (may not be necessary or may be capped) — vary

International newborn health insurance

  • Newborn cash pay fee-for-service (no upper limit) — ~$3,000 to $125,000