Does Surrogate Pay Cover Maternity Clothes?

Understanding Surrogate Compensation

Surrogacy gives you the opportunity to better your finances while also giving a hopeful couple the gift of parenthood. Surrogate pay can be a way to change your family’s life, but what does it cover?

Understanding the surrogate compensation breakdown can help you determine what you can use your surrogate pay on. Our goal is to make sure you receive the highest compensation possible as you start the life-changing journey of surrogacy.

To learn how much surrogate pay you qualify for, contact us online now or text us at 913-204-0224.

Does Surrogate Pay Cover Maternity Clothes?

Yes. When you receive your compensation, surrogate maternity clothes are covered in your additional expenses. This surrogate pay will be paid to you at the beginning of the second trimester. You'll receive $750 for maternity clothes. If you're carrying twins, you'll be eligible for $1,000.

“Coming into this as a surrogate, I didn’t realize there were additional benefits on top of base pay,” said Tasha, a former surrogate and one of our surrogacy specialists. “Things like a maternity clothing allowance, medical screening, additional clearance screenings, embryo transfer, etc. For some surrogates I’ve talked with, it kind of blows their mind. They didn’t realize they’d be getting all these additional things.”

Surrogate pay recognizes the valuable gift you provide by carrying a child for intended parents. This financial support isn’t just for the physical effort but also for the emotional commitment and time invested in the process.

See Our Surrogate Compensation Breakdown

Surrogate
Compensation
Breakdown

Total Compensation:

$55,000 - $110,000+

What's Included:
Base Pay
Think of base pay like your surrogate salary. This payment is deposited monthly once a pregnancy is confirmed, and it is entirely yours to use however you choose!
Pre-Pregnancy Payments:
  • Monthly Allowance
  • Start of Medications Bonus
  • Mock Cycle Payment
  • Travel Expenses
  • Signing Bonus
  • Social Work Screening Bonus
  • Medical Screening Bonus
Pregnancy Payments:
  • Start of Base Pay
  • Transfer Payment
  • Maternity Clothes
  • 3rd Trimester Self Care
  • Medical Procedures Bonus
  • C-Section Payment (if required)
  • Multiples Bonus
  • Bed Rest Coverage
Post-Pregnancy Payments:
  • Post-Pregnancy Self Care
  • Pumping Breast Milk (if agreed upon)
  • Counseling Costs (if needed)
  • Lost Wages
  • Spouse Lost Wages
Additional Benefits:
  • Personal Gifts
  • Referral Bonus
  • Life Insurance & Complications Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Housekeeping Payments
  • Family Meal Payments

Where Is The Best Place to Shop for Surrogate Maternity Clothes?

Finding comfortable and stylish surrogate maternity clothes can improve the pregnancy experience. Some favorite brands among surrogates include:

Can You Negotiate Your Surrogate Compensation?

Yes. At American Surrogacy, we believe surrogates should have a voice in their compensation. Unlike agencies that offer fixed packages, we work with you to create a package that reflects your unique circumstances and needs.

"We try to meet the surrogate where she's at," said Katie, one of our surrogacy specialists. "It's what she asks for and feels is fair for her circumstances — whatever she feels is going to make this worth her effort and sacrifice. We're open to meeting what she wants."

The best time to discuss your compensation needs is during the contract phase. This is when you can advocate for yourself and ensure the agreement reflects what you need to feel supported throughout your journey.

Start Receiving Surrogate Pay Today

The surrogacy pay you receive can significantly impact your family’s life. You can use your compensation to pay for things like family vacations, a down payment on a home or a college fund for your kids. Through this pay, you and your family will be supported.

“The compensation I received from being a surrogate helped me to alleviate day-to-day stresses," said Jade, a former surrogate. "I was able to be more present with my kids, and that was, to me, the biggest thing. I was able to go on vacations with them. If I needed to take off time from work, I wasn’t as stressed about it.”

If you’re ready to start receiving meaningful surrogate income for your family, then contact us online now or text us at 913-204-0224.

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