As a surrogate in the City of Bridges, you can be the bridge to parenthood for who had no other way of getting there.
You can get paid $50,000 - $110,000+ to be a surrogate in Pittsburgh for your decision to change lives.
Contact us online to get more free information now about how to become a paid surrogate. Get the compensation you deserve.
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How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Pittsburgh
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Becoming A Surrogate Will Change Someone's Life
If you want to know how to become a paid surrogate in Pittsburgh, there are some initial steps you need to take:
- Step 1: Easily apply by filling out our short application.
- Step 2: Complete our streamlined, safe screening process.
- Step 3: Find the best intended parents and draft a legal contract.
- Step 4: Undergo IVF, become pregnant and start getting paid.
- Step 5: Give the gift of parenthood.
What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
Choosing to be a surrogate with us gives you more than the best surrogate mother pay. As a surrogate, the emotional benefits you’ll gain throughout this journey can be life-changing.
Becoming a surrogate gives you:
- The chance to learn more about yourself
- A sense of purpose
- The opportunity to form lasting bonds
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Pittsburgh
Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals
Pennsylvania is a surrogacy-friendly state. It’s considered a “green light” state meaning pre-birth orders are granted throughout the state, both parents will be named on the birth certificate and surrogate contracts can be legally enforced.
Gestational surrogacy became permitted in 2006 thanks to J.F.v.D.B.,897 A.2d1261 which saw the state’s Superior Court strike down a trial court’s holding that a surrogacy contract was “contrary to public policy” and that a gestational carrier was the legal mother.
No matter how surrogate-friendly a state is, having a surrogate attorney is required to help draft a surrogate contract that will help protect your interests and rights. Here are some attorneys you can contact in Pittsburgh:
- The Law Offices of Denise M. Bierly (Bellefonte, Pittsburgh): Principal Attorney Denise M. Bierly is a recent past-president of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. She has been a Fellow in the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys since 1997.
- Taybron Law Firm (Pittsburgh, Canonsburg, Cranberry Township): Attorney Lisa Marie Vari has assisted clients with egg, sperm and embryo donation contracts as well as surrogacy contracts since 1989. She is a member of the American Bar Association’s Reproductive Technology Committee of the Family Law Section, a member of the Legal Practice Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and a professional services member of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association.
- Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky (Pittsburgh, Beaver): Gerri L. Sperling came to Strassburger McKenna Gutnick and Gefsky in 2016 with over thirty years of experience in different practices of law including adoptions, guardianship and surrogacy.
- Hoban Law – Patricia M. Hoban, LLC (Pittsburgh): Patricia M. Hoban has focused her practice on surrogacy and adoption law as time has gone on. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys with over 15 years of experience in drafting and negotiating agreements to protect our clients.
Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Pittsburgh
Surrogacy is a beautiful journey, but it requires the guidance of seasoned experts.Why Does Choosing The Right Agency Matter?
The surrogacy process requires the care of expert medical professionals. Whether you need a fertility clinic for the IVF process or a hospital where you want to give birth, we’ve got you covered.
We have a network of experienced medical professionals we can refer you to or you can check out these local professionals as well.
Fertility Clinics
- UPMC Magee-Womens Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology (Pittsburgh): UPMC’s Department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences is one of the nation's top departments of its kind in funding from the National Institutes of Health. They provide the full spectrum of infertility services for males and females.
- Shady Grove Fertility (Wexford): Shady Grove Fertility has a proven track record, with over 100,000 babies born and an internationally renowned donor egg program, the largest in the nation.
- AHN Center for Reproductive Medicine (Pittsburgh): The AHN Center for Reproductive Medicine provides fertility testing, treatment plans and fertility preservation services to heterosexual couples, same-sex couples, and single-intending parents. Their team of fertility specialists completes two to three years of specialized training in a fertility-focused fellowship, in addition to standard OB-GYN training.
Hospitals
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital (Pittsburgh): UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. The hospital recently received three Women's Choice Awards as top 3% in obstetrics, top 4% in cancer care, and best hospital inpatient experience.
- The Midwife Center for Birth & Women’s Health (Pittsburgh): Their midwives are certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council. They work collaboratively with local hospitals to ensure a smooth transition to hospital-based care if the medical need calls for it.
- West Penn Hospital (Pittsburgh): AHN West Penn Hospital was named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology, according to the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings for 2022-23. They ranked 31st in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology, making it the highest ranking hospital in the western Pennsylvania for those specialties.
- St. Clair Hospital (Pittsburgh): St. Clair Health is Gold Certified in Sleep Safe from Cribs for Kids. All of their obstetricians are board-certified and a pediatrician is on staff 24 hours a day. Nurses are specially trained in labor, delivery and post-partum care.
FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Pittsburgh
Why Should Surrogates Get Paid?
Surrogates should be paid because they’re making the dreams of intended parents come true. It’s a life-changing opportunity for you to give the gift of parenthood while getting the compensation you deserve.
Your surrogate compensation should reflect the time, energy and dedication to creating families you’re putting in.
How Much Do Surrogate Mothers Make in Pennsylvania?
Surrogate mother pay in Pittsburg is dependent on your situation. There is no set rate for how much surrogates make because each surrogate mother is unique. Surrogate pay is determined by your income, cost of living and experience with the surrogacy process.
How Much Do Surrogates Make for Twins?
Surrogates typically make more for carrying more than one baby. You’ll receive $10,000 for carrying twins with us.
This compensation isn’t paying you for the baby you are carrying. It’s in recognizance of your time and effort. We pay $5,000 per multiple because the additional physical and emotional demands that can come with carrying twins deserve the best pay.
Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Pittsburgh?
Surrogates have to pay taxes in Pittsburgh. Surrogacy, at its core, can be defined as a transaction. You are being paid for a service as a surrogate. The income you receive is payment for that service and is taxable income.
The third party escrow service that distributes your 10 monthly payments will send a 1099 form when tax season arrives. If you don’t receive a 1099 form, you should still talk to a local tax accountant to ensure you are following the law. Just because you don’t receive a 1099 form does not mean the income is tax free.
Pittsburgh also has local earned income tax.
Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?
Yes, surrogates get paid monthly. Surrogates are usually paid from the first month a pregnancy is confirmed. Once surrogate pay is determined through the surrogacy contract with the intended parents, the base pay is distributed in 10 even monthly installments.
Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?
Yes, you get paid if you miscarry. Payment only occurs while you are pregnant. If a miscarriage occurs three months into the journey, you will be paid for those three months.
The surrogacy contract usually determines what comes next. If you and the intended parents decide that you want to try again, your pregnancy must be confirmed before you start getting paid.
Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Pittsburgh?
Yes. You get maternity leave as a surrogate. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), gives you 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
Although Pennsylvania currently does not have its own paid parental leave laws, we will reimburse you for any lost wages as a result of your surrogate pregnancy.