The path to surrogacy is filled with an assortment of emotions. When it comes to figuring out the cost of surrogacy in Arkansas, you may be left with questions of about what services you are actually paying for.
To learn more about the average cost of surrogacy in Arkansas, contact a surrogacy specialist today.
While it may feel priceless to have the family you’ve always dreamed of having, it’s important to be clear about what you will be financially responsible for in the process. Surrogacy in Arkansas through our agency ranges from $169,900 - $179,000+. Continue reading to see a breakdown of what goes into your overall cost.
Our Clear Fee Structure
Our agency fee is included in your cost of surrogacy in Arkansas. This covers services provided by our agency as they work with you through the surrogacy process. This includes:
Advertising Fees
The Arkansas cost for surrogates includes the advertising fees which help you find your ideal surrogate. Many intended parents don’t have an identified surrogate as they begin the surrogacy process, and rely on the agency’s advertising services. Through the agency’s online and traditional advertising and network of surrogacy professionals, you have a better chance of being quickly matched.
Matching Services
After reaching a pool of quality prospective surrogates through advertising, American Surrogacy can help you find the right match. The matching services fee covers screenings, background checks, medical evaluations, psychological evaluations and home assessments for both the intended parents and the surrogate. Through our extensive matching services, we are able to connect you with a surrogate whose needs, plans and goals best match your own.
Education and Support
There is so much to take in as you go through the surrogacy process. Our surrogacy specialists are there to help you navigate the process, provide education and support. These services account for a small portion of your overall surrogacy cost breakdown in Arkansas, but it is such a vital piece of support.
Legal Services
The cost of surrogacy in Arkansas includes the legal services required to create the legal contracts associated with each party’s responsibilities. These expenses will vary based on the amount of legal work required by your circumstances and family situations. A legal contract will be drawn between the surrogate and intended parents to outline potential risks, responsibilities, compensation and more.
Medical Expenses
There are many medical procedures and appointments throughout the course of surrogacy, and they make up a large portion of the cost of surrogacy in Arkansas. You will need to pay for IVF treatments, fertility medications, or the service to create an embryo from a donor’s egg or sperm. You are also responsible for all prenatal care costs.
Surrogate Compensation & Reimbursement
Surrogate compensation is another major expense you can plan for in your surrogacy costs. You will provide base compensation to your surrogate for her service. In addition, you will cover all of her legal, medical, counseling and travel expenses. She will receive a monthly allowance to cover these expenses, and supplemental payments for things like maternity clothes, lost wages and potential procedures during the pregnancy.
Working with American Surrogacy
Decoding the costs of surrogacy in Arkansas can feel tricky and confusing. When you work with American Surrogacy, you don’t have to wonder about surprise fees or being misled by false advertisements. We want your journey through surrogacy to be a smooth and positive as possible. We offer financial clarity to help you feel good about your decision. Our clear fee structure takes away any question about Arkansas’ cost for surrogacy. Get started with one of surrogacy specialists today and begin your path to parenthood.