How Do You Get Paid To Become A Surrogate Mother?
A surrogate mother is a woman who agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another woman or couple. Surrogates help infertile people, those for whom pregnancy would be dangerous and same-sex couples realize their dreams of becoming parents. However, they may receive more than just gratitude in return. Becoming a surrogate and delivering a child often garners a hefty paycheck. Become a Surrogate Step 1 Learn the surrogacy laws in your state (see Resources below). Some states allow surrogacy while others either have laws against it, refuse to uphold surrogacy contracts or prohibit payment for surrogacy arrangements. Step 2 Contact a surrogacy agency near you. Some surrogacy websites allow you to search for an agency by state (see Resources below). Step 3 Determine whether you fit the profile the agency accepts for surrogates. Often, surrogacy agencies require a candidate to be in good health and have a successful, uncomplicated, full-term pregnancy in her medical history. An agency