Gestational Surrogate

Almost every surrogacy procedure is a gestational surrogacy procedure.

In traditional surrogacy the surrogate carrier’s own egg is used and combined with sperm from the male partner through intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF). In this case, the surrogate is biologically related to the child.

In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate is not biologically related to the child. Gestational surrogacy is considered less risky since the child she is carrying is not biologically related. Gestational surrogates must be between 21 and 38 and have given birth to at least one healthy child. There are also medical, psychological, and health insurance requirements.

Once the medical and psychological screenings are accomplished, the matching process follows immediately. Arrangements are then made to meet with the intended parents. If all parties are in agreement, the process continues and ARR will facilitate the relationship


Surrogates must have private major medical coverage. Maternity coverage may be purchased at the intended parents’ expense.

The national average ranges between $20,000 and $27,000. However, compensation may vary due to circumstances such as a multiple pregnancy, bed rest, caesarian sections or other situations.