a stranger who acts as a surrogate can charge between $13,000 and $25,000. and this is just the fee for the surrogate. other expenses like maternity clothes, medicine, check-ups, labor and birth expenses, ivf etc are borne by the couple. if the surrogate is carrying multiples then she may charge more $$.

so it may reach a grand total of anywhere between $60,000 and $80,000!!!!

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if this is the cost or thereabouts then surrogacy is not an option for us. this is for very loaded people only! it would be cheaper to adopt.

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With the hard times in the US, i heard that there are more women who are volunteering to be surrogate mothers to supplement their income.

However with the high total cost, I think this option is just for those who can really afford it.

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Surrogacy is out for us too. IVF and fertility treatments are already draining our saving despite our infertility insurance and tax deductions.

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I'm out for surrogacy as an option too. I think adoption is much better.

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That expensive! But maybe if you get a young surrogate then it would cost less since you only need to do IVF or AI and maybe do it in just 1 or two cycles... That is my theory anyway.

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$13,000 - $25,000! Wow... this is a good way to make money on the surrogate's part.

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Alright thanks for the information! In countries where medical treatment is free, such as Canada, is this included?

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wow, that's an extremely scary price to pay! I think I'd stick with adoption than getting a surrogate

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well, surrogacy cost is expensive but hey! it's worth to the price as well :)

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