Shaan Stevens -Affordable International Surrogacy Programs

Shaan Stevens -
Shaan Stevens -Affordable International Surrogacy Programs

The cost of hiring a surrogate mother in the U.S. can vary between $80K and 120K. The direct compensation to the surrogate mother ranges between 20 and 40 thousand dollars. International surrogacy programs are much more affordable. The cost ranges between $35K and $60K, depending on the country and the IVF clinic. The substantial potential savings are the driving force behind the growth of international surrogacy industry.

Recently, there has certainly been a great deal of media attention surrounding international surrogacy in a number of countries around the world. First, it was difficult to miss the high profile surrogacy case from down under. A few weeks ago, Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban announced the birth of their second daughter. The couple's use of a surrogate mother has sparked a fresh debate about surrogacy and its purpose. Interestingly, Kidman has a long history of fertility problems and is known to have previously undergone IVF treatment.