Before making the final decision whether to resort to the surrogacy procedure, many people ask themselves the question “how much will a full course in a good clinic cost?” Since the world practice of surrogacy is developed in different ways, it should be noted that in each country in which the program is allowed at […]
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Before making the final decision whether to resort to the surrogacy procedure, many people ask themselves the question “how much will a full course in a good clinic cost?”
Since the world practice of surrogacy is developed in different ways, it should be noted that in each country in which the program is allowed at the legislative level, the price is variable.
In Muslim countries, a surrogate and other methods of alternative insemination are strictly prohibited by religion. The surrogate is also banned in China and Japan. Some European countries at the legislative level have indicated a ban on the surrogacy, while other methods of alternative insemination are allowed. These include France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and Austria.
An important nuance in carrying out this method is that preference is given to citizens or those who have a residence permit.
Cost of Surrogacy in the USA
In the United States of America, the procedure is completely legalized, with the exception of certain states (Arizona, New Jersey and Michigan). Therefore, the surrogacy is regulated by legislative acts and regulations, allowing future parents not to worry about the risks of surrogate mother`s refusing to transfer the child.
The pricing policy depends on the agency or clinic that provides services.
The price in the USA varies from 110 to 150 thousand euros for a full course.
Cost of a surrogacy in Canada
Canada is controversial for the surrogate motherhood technique, since there are a number of restrictions that may prevent the use of this reproductive technology. However, if the couple passes all the restrictions, the services of a surrogate in Canada will cost an average of 60,000-80,000 € (depending on the clinic, the price can reach up to 110 thousand euros).
Cost of surrogacy in Russia
Russia is not inferior in quality to the countries of the European Union and the United States. Surrogacy services in the Russian Federation cost an average of 35-55 thousand euros, but there are clinics in the capital where the price reaches 80 thousand euros.
Cost of Surrogacy in Greece
Greece is one of the countries with a fairly high level of reproductive medicine, while the cost of an alternative fertilization technique is quite low and amounts to 75,000-85,000 €.
An important aspect of a surrogacy in Greece is the legal side. After the birth of a child by a surrogate mother, it is required through the court to establish parental rights for biological parents (that is, those who applied to the clinic).
Such price variability depends on average wages, standard of living and quality of medical services. Also, an equally important factor is that the surrogate motherhood procedure has a number of factors that affect performance (these factors are taken into account when calculating the cost):
- Whose biological material will be used (parents` or sperm/egg donor`s).
- Necessary laboratory analyzes and tests (routine maternal and fetal examinations (diagnosis of the embryo for chromosomal/genetic mutations). Also, in certain cases, additional laboratory tests may be required.
- The number of fertilization attempts (since the entire course is not always successful the first time, therefore, the cost of research and the procedure itself increases with each new attempt).
At first glance, the payment for the surrogate program is quite high, however, having delved into all aspects, the price of each country is justified by the quality of medical services, the standard of living, as well as the individual nuances of the technique.
