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What Is Surrogate Compensation?
Surrogate compensation refers to the payments made to the gestational carrier for carrying the pregnancy. This usually includes a base compensation amount along with reimbursements for expenses related to the pregnancy.
Why it matters
Compensation is one of the major financial components of the surrogacy process.
How it fits into the process
It is usually scheduled across the pregnancy and managed through escrow.
What people usually misunderstand
Compensation is broader than one payment. It often includes several categories of payment and reimbursement.
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