Do surrogate mothers get paid?

Question

I was just wondering if you got paid to be a surrogate mother, or if it was illegal to sell a baby from your body or something. It sounds like a retarded question. I loved being pregnant and I would help someone out of the kindness of my heart if I got the chance, I was just wondering. How do you get started being a surrogate mother. Or is that one of those things you do for someone you know who needs it. I was just curious so please tell me all you know about surrogat mothers.

Answer 1

Yes they do, it's about 10,000-30,000 dollar each time, which include medical, legal and pain, suffering fees.

Answer 2

you do get paid! for everything..

Answer 3

Yes they do get paid, just find a lawyer that deals with adoptions and they should be able to give you the forms and information that you need.  I was going to do that myself until I decided that I wanted too many kids to have the chance... You also get to choose in some cases who will get the baby, so you don't have to worry about what kind of home it will go to... I hope this helped you and Good luck!!

Answer 4

Yes they do get paid--I would suggest that you contact an attorney unless you know of someone who wants a baby--in any case it's better to let your attorney handle the legal matters.

Answer 5

I believe you get impregnated with the fetus of another couple to carry ... and they need to pay for your medical fees & any costs that you incur for carrying the child ... you may want to check with an atty or agency but there may be a minimal fee for using your body ...

Answer 6

yes they get paid. I knew of a website, but can't find it. Does anyone know of this website.

Answer 7

sure they do...

here is a web site with some info...

http://www.creatingfamilies.com/surrogac...

EDIT...

all i did was a google search for

"how do i become a surrogate mother"?

and tons of stuff came up...

Answer 8

you get paid and the parents pay for medical and certain other fees .Some do it voluntarily though

Answer 9

often, yes, paymt is involved!

Answer 10

I think it depends on the kind of contract you and the family decide.  I don't know how to advertise that you want to be a surrogate mom but good luck and it is a very noble idea.

Answer 11

Yes by law you are paid but you have no rights to the child when it is born.  Unless you go to court and fight for custody of the child.  I think that any women who wanted a surrogate just so she could keep her nice figure is an idiot and selfish.

Answer 12

Yes, they do. Quite a lot in fact. Ask your gynecologist about it.

Answer 13

I have a friend who become a surrogate.  She did it for a couple she didn't know.  She told me once that it was easier to let the child go to someone she wasn't close too but since the birth she's become a very good friend of their families.  Often the parents are responsible for covering the cost of medical care and expenses.  I don't think there is anything wrong with being compensated for having to carry anothers baby for 9 months.  My friend said if you're open enough to do this allow the parents to be there for dr. appts. hospital visits and even the birth.  If at all possible don't use your eggs it's would mean sending a part of you away which is difficult to do.  It's a noble thing your considering but make sure you get the right couple.  One who won't see you as a threat.  My friends gift knows her as the person who helped bring her into the world.

Answer 14

I know it isn't "selling" the baby- the chalk it up to like living expenses, medical, food, transportation and all.. If you find out any more info please post it... I would love to do this for someone too! I just had a baby and I know how awful it is to want a sweet little baby and not be able to have one and I would love to help someone else too...

Answer 15

Please contact me on here so we can talk; please. And yes they get paid. Every thing must be legal at the expence of people recieving the most woderful gift in the world a child they have always wanted.

Answer 16

they sure do-- thanks for 2 points, lol

Answer 17

Yep surrogate mothers do get paid, as well as medical costs are covered by the person or couple your surrogating for. Surrogacy laws vary from state to state.

There are two types of surrogacy

One the surrogate simple hosts the baby; it is not biological contacted to her.  The other type,  the baby is biological the surrogates thus she has also donated her own egg to the couple/person.

You might try these websites

http://www.surrogatemothers.com/

http://www.surrogenesisusa.com/html/surr...

Answer 18

Depending on your state and the laws regarding Surrogacy in your state...you may or may not be able to receive compensation for being pregnant. I would not call it "getting paid" its not a source of income. The Base Compensation (if legal in your state), if you go through an agency (which I suggest for your protection) will have a non-negotiable compensation plan set up.  Once you have determined whether or not you are eligible for compensation,

http://www.hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=... this site should be able to help you with that.

Then you want to determine if you are physically eligible. Most Agency's and Independant Intended Parents are looking for the same requirements. The following is a sample from the Surr

General Requirements: (Each fertility  clinic will  have specific requirements)

Age 21 - 40

In good  physical and mental  health

Not under-weight or obese

Have  a history of un-complicated  pregnancies and deliveries

Currently  raising at least one child

Living in  a stable, supportive household

No  use of tobacco or other illegal  drugs

Additional  Requirements:  (You and your spouse  may be asked to consent  to:)

Psychological Evaluation

Criminal Background  Check

Review  of your Medical Records

 

Then you have to decide what kind of a surrogate you want to be. A traditional surrogate or a gestational surrogate

Traditional Surrogacy

In traditional  surrogacy, the surrogate  mother is artificially inseminated with  the sperm of the intended father or  sperm donor. The surrogate's  own egg will be used, thus she will be the genetic  mother of the  resulting child.

Usually, the intended father's name is  put directly on the birth certificate and the intended mother  will need to do a  step-parent adoption, however, laws regarding  this issue vary from state to  state. Consult a lawyer who is knowledgeable  about surrogacy laws in your state  to learn more.

Gestational Surrogacy

In a gestational  surrogacy, the surrogate  mother is not genetically related to  the child. Eggs are extracted from the  intended mother or egg  donor and mixed with sperm from the intended father or  sperm donor  in vitro. The embryos are then transferred into the surrogate's  uterus. Embryos which are not transferred may be frozen and used  for transfer at  a later time if the first transfer does not result  in pregnancy.

In many  areas, the intended parents may  petition the court during the third trimester of  pregnancy to  have both of their names placed directly on the birth certificate,  however, laws regarding this issue vary from state to state. Consult  a lawyer  who is knowledgeable about surrogacy laws in your state  to learn more.

Your Physical Health

How  is your health in general?

Do you have any long-term illnesses  that might prevent you from successfully  carrying a pregnancy  to term?

Do you have a good reproductive history?

Did  you conceive easily?

Were your pregnancies and deliveries  reasonably easy and without  complications?

Your  Support System

If you are married, does  your husband support your decision to be a  surrogate?

If  you are not married, do you have someone who you can talk to for  support  during the surrogacy?

If your children are old enough  to understand surrogacy, are they  comfortable with the idea of  you becoming a surrogate?

How will it make you feel if/when  you are confronted by others who may  disapprove of your being  a surrogate?

How will it make you feel if/when your children  are confronted by others who  may disapprove of your being a surrogate?

Emotional Issues

Can  you be reasonably sure that you are capable of giving up a child  that  you will carry for 9 months?

In traditional surrogacy,  you will be the child's genetic mother. Will it be  difficult for  you to let go of a child that you have a genetic link to?

Will  becoming a surrogate cause problems within your marriage?

Will  becoming a surrogate cause a great amount of stress in your  relationships  with those closest to you (family, friends, coworkers, etc.)?

As  with any pregnancy, there is always a possibility of complications  which  could result in fertility problems for you down the road.  How would it make you  feel to no longer be able to have children  as a result of the surrogacy? How  would it affect your marriage?

Medical Issues

If  you will be a gestational surrogate, are you prepared for the medical  protocol, which will require daily injections?

The chances  of a multiple pregnancy are increased in gestational surrogacy.  How do you feel about carrying multiples?

How would you  feel if your doctor requires you to drastically reduce your  activity  or go on bedrest in the event of a high-risk or multiple pregnancy?

Decision Making

If  it was discovered that the child you are carrying has a physical  defect,  how will you feel about terminating the pregnancy? (Note:  If you would not be  comfortable terminating the pregnancy, it  does not mean that you will not make a  good surrogate. It only  means that you need to find a couple who agrees with  your point  of view.)

If you become pregnant with multiples, how would  you feel about selective  reduction? (Note: As with abortion, if  you are not comfortable with reduction,  it is important that you  find a couple who shares your views.)