How Much Money Can You Earn Being a Gestational Surrogate in Kansas City?
For women that are considering the generous gift of being a gestational surrogate to help others build and grow their family, being informed about potential earnings is an important factor. The total amount you can earn being a gestational surrogate depends on several factors.
There is typically a base fee of $54,000-$70,000+ for first time gestational surrogates. If a candidate has health insurance that covers surrogacy pregnancies she will typically be compensated at a higher fee. The base fee is typically paid out over the course of the pregnancy, with partial payment for the treatment process. There are also payments for expenses such as travel, maternity clothes, lost wages, and bed rest. The final fees are determined under a contract with the intended parents.
If you are considering being a gestational surrogate, know that the real reward is not financial. It is the opportunity to help a couple or individual build and grow their family. To learn if you qualify to become a gestational surrogate, read about the requirements here.
Kansas City Surrogate’s Journey: Working with Pathways To Parenthood
My experience with Pathways to Parenthood, from start to finish, was nothing short of amazing. From the beginning of the process I had a strong feeling that Kerry and Tina genuinely cared about me as well as the intended parent. Kerry would call and checkup on me on a regular basis, as well as help me with some of the medical and legal logistics that come with being a surrogate. They handled reimbursement and compensation checks in a very timely manner. They would constantly tell me if I had any questions not to hesitate to call and they would help in any way possible. I can’t say enough good things about this agency. The experience was everything I hoped it would be and more. If I chose to be a surrogate for a second time I will definitely utilize Pathways to Parenthood.
Laura V.
Egg Donation Update: Informing Offspring of Their Conception
The ethics committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine recently updated their position on informing offspring of their conception by usage of donor gametes or embryos.
The ethics committee finds that disclosure to the child of the fact of donor conception, and if available, characteristics of the donor may serve the best interests of offspring. The committee also recognizes that the decision to disclose is a highly personal one about which the parties may have differing values.
The relative benefits of disclosure for parents, donors, and, most significantly, donor-conceived persons are under continued study, but support has grown in recent years for disclosing the fact of donation and allowing access to non-identifying information about donors to offspring who request it.
For more information about disclosure and building and growing your family through egg donation, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.
Kansas City Infertility Awareness 8th Annual Conference
Pathways to Parenthood was happy to be a part of this great community event that took place on Saturday, April 28th at Johnson Count Community College. Our founder, Kerry Christifano spoke to a group of participants on using an egg donor to build their family.
For information on building your family with and egg donor, please look at our website at pathwaystoparenthood.com.