Surrogacy in US/Canada
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The legal framework of surrogacy in many States of the US means a more structured process than you might expect in the UK, shorter timeframes to be matched with a surrogate and legally enforceable surrogacy agreements. Combined with the robust legal certainty surrounding parentage at birth, the US is a good option for some people. However, surrogacy in the US is prohibitively expensive for many people and means that you cannot be as involved in a pregnancy as you would at home.
In Canada, the legal framework is also more robust compared to the UK however, like in the UK, surrogacy arrangements can only be altruistic, meaning you cannot pay a surrogate over and above reasonable expenses incurred throughout the entire surrogacy process.
If you would like to consider surrogacy abroad, we will work with you so that you can fully understand the legal, financial and logistical complexities of international surrogacy to make an informed decision.
You may also want to consider a hybrid option, available in both the US and Canada, whereby you can create embryos in the UK and ship them to US or Canada to use with a surrogate.
At My Surrogacy Journey, we will guide you through every step of the process and ensure that you are supported by the most experienced clinics, agencies and lawyers in both countries.
Costs of Surrogacy & Financing in US - Canada
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Surrogacy is costly both in the UK and internationally. At My Surrogacy Journey, we believe that it is vitally important to be aware of all the potential costs, to have contingencies in place and to budget appropriately. We will work with you so that you understand all the costs and develop a budget that meets your means.
US
From $160,000++ for a single baby (including IVF costs, agency costs, egg donor costs, travel expenses, legal expenses and insurance). Please note that the cost of twins is much higher and due to medical insurance is hard to quantify. It is not uncommon for US Surrogacy to cost $200,000
Costs in US Dollars
Canada
$100K (including IVF costs, egg donor costs, travel expenses, legal expenses and insurance). Providing all elements are carried out in Canada.
Costs in CAD $
Family Building Financing available
We proudly offer the only UK Family Building Financing programme to help finance the cost of your treatment or journey in the UK and internationally for those people who would like to spread the cost of family building over a longer period of time, to help manage your budget