Affordable Surrogacy Agency
Are there affordable surrogacy services and what intended parents can and should not compromise on? When choosing a surrogacy agency, you don’t want to compromise on its expertise, quality of the surrogate database, legal support, and overall medical and emotional support. Some agencies are more expensive than others, so how do you know which one to choose to get a good deal on surrogacy and what aspects to consider when choosing an agency?
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Pay attention to the agency's history and success rate and look for testimonials. These factors greatly affect whether you can trust the company’s experience.
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Find out what services the agency provides. This should include health and psychological screening of the potential surrogates, quality legal representation, and emotional health support.
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Check the size and quality of the agency’s surrogate database and how selective they are when choosing surrogates. The agency must choose healthy and trustworthy candidates.
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The agency should be open about its work and procedures and share about its practices—more about WCOB and happy families’ testimonials on our YouTube channel.
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Remember that the right surrogacy agency will make you feel supported and cared for throughout the process.
Below, we will look at affordable surrogacy programs and countries that offer cost-effective surrogacy solutions.
Affordable Surrogacy Programs
The total cost of surrogacy can vary depending on several factors. One of the main factors is location: some countries offer lower costs than others. The type of surrogacy used (traditional or gestational) can also affect the price. For example, surrogacy becomes less expensive if a woman's own eggs are used or if the prospective parents have frozen embryos from previous fertility treatments available. The agency or clinic and the unique situation and goals of the intended parents play a role, too.
World Center of Baby have developed different surrogacy programs based on the unique needs of intended parents. The costs of these programs vary from country to country. We’ve carefully analyzed each surrogacy-friendly country's medical and financial context and can guide intended parents toward the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. Check out our programs, locations, and costs here.
International Affordable Surrogacy Agency
The U.S. and Canada are the most expensive countries in terms of surrogacy costs due to costly medical services. In locations like Albania, Mexico, Cyprus, and Ukraine, the cost of surrogacy is much lower. Let’s look at what these countries can offer intended parents on their path to parenthood.
Albania
The country is conveniently located in Europe and allows easy travel from various parts of the world. Surrogacy law in Albania is currently unregulated, which offers freedom to pursue surrogacy for same-sex couples, singles, and heterosexual couples.
Albania has modern technology surrogacy clinics offering a broad selection of local donors and traveling donors from other countries. This often means shorter wait times for intended parents. At the same time, the surrogacy process is less expensive in comparison to other countries: prospective parents usually spend from $65,000 to $80,000 in total.
Mexico
An excellent advantage of surrogacy legislation in Mexico is that it grants all individuals equal opportunities to build families. The government affirmed the legal parenthood of intended parents, emphasizing that a child's parentage should be determined by the desire to form a family rather than genetic factors or marital status. This makes the legal process much smoother, regardless of the intended parents’ sexual orientation.
Mexico also offers cost-effective medical care. With WCOB, all expenses sum up to $80,000 - $125,000. For this amount, you will receive legal support, surrogate matching, high-quality prenatal care, complex pregnancy screening, and risk protection in an emergency.
Cyprus
Surrogacy in Cyprus costs between $65,000 and $80,000, covering all necessary expenses and high-quality medical care. Many international intended parents choose Cyprus for the affordability of surrogacy services and smooth legal process.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a popular destination due to its affordability and favorable legal framework for international surrogacy. The prices start as low as $50,000. Despite recent geopolitical challenges, the country’s surrogacy industry has remained resilient and supportive.
Low-Cost Surrogacy
There are some ways you can lower surrogacy costs.
One of the most effective ways to reduce costs is to choose a cost-effective country with legalized compensated surrogacy. Simplified legislation allows for a smoother process and lower fees.
Another way is to utilize your medical insurance to maximize the coverage available for surrogacy. Health insurance companies may cover some of the procedures and costs.
Sometimes, intended parents decide to go on the surrogacy journey alone, wanting to avoid paying agency fees. However, reputable surrogacy agencies have the team, donors, and surrogate database, established surrogacy process, and means to provide practical solutions in the shortest terms, usually resulting in a lower overall price.
To Sum Up
The cost of surrogacy depends on several factors, including location and the intended parents’ unique situation and goals. Countries like Albania, Cyprus, Mexico, and Ukraine offer cost-effective programs, high-quality medical care, and an extended database of donors and surrogates. The ways to reduce surrogacy costs do exist, and with enough knowledge and strategizing, intended parents can significantly reduce their expenses.
If you’re interested in finding the most cost-effective surrogacy program, contact us for a customized evaluation. Based on your situation and goals, our team will calculate the most efficient price.
