Becoming a gestational surrogate through the EggDonors4All / Surrogacy4All network means carrying a pregnancy for intended parents who cannot carry one themselves, with base compensation of $50,000–$65,000 plus itemized benefits. Higher compensation is negotiable based on experience and geographic location. Candidates must be healthy women aged 21–39 with at least one prior healthy pregnancy and delivery. The journey — from application through screening, matching, embryo transfer, and delivery — typically takes 14–18 months and is supported by a physician-led team at every step.
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Becoming a surrogate in the USA is a generous, life-changing decision — and done the right way, it involves careful screening, medical, legal and psychological safeguards, and a full-service support system. This page explains how to qualify, what you’ll need, and what your journey will look like, from application to birth.
What is Gestational Surrogacy
A surrogate carries and delivers a baby created via IVF using eggs & sperm from the intended parents or donors — she is not genetically related to the child.
Typical Eligibility Criteria
Every year, thousands of intended parents — couples facing infertility, cancer survivors, LGBTQ+ families, and single parents by choice — need one extraordinary woman to make their family possible. That woman could be you.
As a gestational surrogate with our network, you carry a pregnancy created through IVF using an embryo that is not genetically related to you. You give intended parents the single greatest gift anyone can give, and you are compensated, protected, and supported — medically, legally, and personally — from your first phone call through your postpartum recovery.
If you have already looked into becoming an egg donor, surrogacy is the next path to consider: a longer commitment, a deeper relationship with the family you help, and substantially higher compensation. Many of the women in our program first found us as egg donor applicants. You can read a full comparison on our Egg Donor vs. Surrogate page.
Surrogates tell us three things, in almost every interview.
Women choose our program because we offer:
Thousands of women trust Surrogacy4All because we prioritize your health, your dignity, and your comfort.
Modern surrogacy is gestational surrogacy: the embryo is created in an IVF laboratory using the intended parents’ or donors’ egg and sperm, then transferred to your uterus. You have no genetic connection to the baby. Traditional surrogacy — where the surrogate’s own egg is used — is not part of our program.
You are never alone in the process. Our program is anchored by Patients Medical, a physician-led Manhattan practice, and operates alongside Surrogacy4All, a New York State–licensed surrogacy program (License GSP220903) registered with the FDA (FEI #3021544308) and matching families since 2006. Legal representation, escrow-protected payments, and a dedicated coordinator are built into every journey.
The core requirements — explained in full on our Surrogate Requirements page — are:
Not sure whether you qualify? Don’t rule yourself out — call us at 1-212-661-7177. Many questions (a prior C-section, an IUD, a borderline BMI) have straightforward answers, and our intake team can tell you in one conversation.
The full process — detailed on our Surrogacy Process for Surrogates page — typically takes 14–18 months:
Step 1
Apply and pre-qualify
a short application and phone screen.
Step 2
Screening
medical records review, a fertility-clinic workup, psychological evaluation, and background check.
Step 3
Matching
we present you with intended parents whose expectations and values align with yours. You always have a choice.
Step 4
Legal contracts
you have your own independent attorney, paid for by the intended parents.
Step 5
Medical cycle and embryo transfer
medications prepare your uterus; the transfer itself is a brief, painless procedure.
Step 6
Pregnancy
you receive care from your own OB, with milestone payments and a monthly allowance throughout.
Step 7
Delivery and beyond
you deliver, the intended parents take their baby home, and your final compensation is released from escrow.
To ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy, surrogates must:
Medical conditions that may disqualify you:
Every case is individually evaluated by our physicians.
Most surrogates today are:
Surrogate compensation in the USA varies by:
Experience
State
Insurance
Twin or singleton pregnancy
Additional procedures
All reimbursements follow AHRA documentation guidelines.
$45,000–$65,000
$65,000–$85,000+
You can earn more if:
Additional Benefits:
| Benefit | Amount |
| Monthly allowance | $200–$300 |
| Maternity clothing | $500–$1,000 |
| Transfer fee | $750–$1,000 |
| Invasive procedure fee | $500–$1,000 |
| C-section bonus | $2,500–$4,000 |
| Twins bonus | $5,000–$10,000 |
| Lost wages | Covered |
| Childcare | Covered |
| Travel costs | Covered |
All medical costs are 100% paid by the Intended Parents.
With donor embryos or guaranteed blastocysts (Pillar 9), surrogates have:
⭐ 75–85% live birth success rates per embryo transfer
One of the highest in the USA.
You never have financial responsibility for the child.
A 31-year-old mother of two from Texas chose surrogacy after seeing a friend struggle with infertility.
She says:
“As a SAHM, this was the perfect way to help another family while helping my own.”
“I work remotely and had no trouble scheduling appointments. The team treated me like family.”
C.H.,29
“The compensation changed my financial situation. I finally started saving money.”
T.R.,33
“My match was perfect. We still talk every month.”
J.L.,36
Know someone who would be a wonderful surrogate? Refer her to our program and receive a $1,000 referral bonus, payable once she is pregnant. There is no limit to the number of qualified referrals you can make. Call 1-212-661-7177 for details.
Surrogates in the U.S. typically earn $50,000–$90,000+, depending on location, experience, whether they have carried before, and additional benefits. First-time surrogates average $50,000–$65,000, while experienced surrogates may receive $70,000–$90,000+ plus allowances for maternity clothing, invasive procedures, travel, and monthly stipends.
Matching can happen as fast as 2–6 weeks, depending on your profile, medical history, and preferences for Intended Parents (IPs). Experienced surrogates often match the fastest.
Surrogacy allows stay-at-home moms and remote professionals to earn a meaningful income while continuing their daily routine. Most appointments can be scheduled conveniently, and compensation helps support family needs without requiring a traditional job structure.
No. A gestational surrogate does not use her own eggs. The embryo is created using the Intended Mother’s egg or an egg donor and the Intended Father’s or donor sperm.
The embryo transfer is typically quick and painless, similar to a Pap smear. It takes about 10–15 minutes, and mild cramping afterward is normal.
Sometimes. You may need to travel to the Intended Parents’ fertility clinic for the transfer. All travel and accommodations are fully covered by the agency and IPs.
No problem — we secure a surrogate-friendly insurance policy for you. You will never pay out-of-pocket for pregnancy-related care.
If the embryo does not implant or the pregnancy ends early, you will be supported medically and emotionally. Another transfer can be scheduled if everyone agrees, and you continue receiving baseline compensation according to your contract.
Yes. Surrogates and Intended Parents usually meet by Zoom before matching, and many build lifelong relationships throughout the journey.
Surrogacy-friendly states include California, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and others. We help match you only with safe, legally protected states.
Typically one embryo is transferred at a time (SET – Single Embryo Transfer). Twin transfers are less common and require additional approvals.
Yes. Many surrogates have previously had C-sections. You generally need no more than 2–3 prior C-sections and a healthy recovery history.
Yes, but you must stop breastfeeding before the medical screening because hormones must stabilize before transferring an embryo.
Absolutely. Surrogates and Intended Parents mutually choose each other. You will never be matched without your approval.
Possibly. Some surrogates are approved for twins, but it depends on medical history and clinic recommendations.
Yes. Surrogates qualify for maternity leave under FMLA (unpaid) and may receive paid leave through compensation from Intended Parents as stated in your contract.
Surrogacy is as safe as any normal pregnancy. Most surrogates go on to have their own future pregnancies without issues.
Each surrogate receives her own independent attorney to protect her rights. A legally binding contract outlines compensation, medical care, responsibilities, and parentage before transfer.
Recovery is typically 4–6 weeks after vaginal birth and 6–8 weeks after C-section. You receive support throughout recovery.
Common disqualifiers include:
Certain mental health or medication restrictions
You receive a monthly base payment beginning when a heartbeat is confirmed. Additional compensation applies for:
Lost wages
No. Medical expenses, legal fees, travel, and insurance are 100% paid by Intended Parents.
Yes. Most surrogates continue their normal jobs unless a doctor recommends activity restrictions.
Yes. We proudly work with LGBTQ+, single, and heterosexual Intended Parents.
Simply complete our quick application. Our team will contact you to review your qualifications, answer questions, and guide you through medical screening and matching.
Yes, and you’ll have one — an independent attorney representing only you, at the intended parents’ expense.
Most journeys run 14–18 months from application to delivery. See the full process timeline.
Compensated surrogacy is not available in every state — Nebraska and Louisiana, for example, are not currently available in our program. Check our State Eligibility page.
Egg donation is a process where a woman (the egg donor) provides one or several eggs (also known as oocytes) for purposes of assisted reproduction, with the eggs being fertilized in the laboratory. Once fertilized, the resulting embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus to initiate a pregnancy, or they can be cryopreserved (frozen) for future use.
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