Become a Surrogate in Vermont
Ready to become a surrogate?
Many parents-to-be turn to surrogacy in Vermont to help them achieve their dreams of starting a family. For over 30 years, the team at Northwest Surrogacy Center (NWSC) has been providing expert support to both surrogates and intended parents. We strive to make the process as easy as possible for everyone involved.
Between providing unmatched support and connecting our surrogates with the necessary medical care, our team goes above and beyond to provide a Vermont surrogacy experience that is rewarding for our surrogates. If you’ve ever considered giving someone the gift of a family, Northwest Surrogacy Center might be the right choice for you.
Why choose NW Surrogacy?
Since we opened our doors in 1994, we’ve approached surrogacy with the utmost respect and reverence. We understand what an emotional time this can be and are here to provide strong matches and exceptional support.Our community is unlike any other — and makes the surrogacy process even more rewarding!
For our team, this isn’t simply a job. We provide the unique ability to help others provide an unmatched gift. We take our role in Vermont surrogacy connections very seriously, and always aim to provide support that respects and honors this exceptional gift.
Some of the things that set us apart from other Vermont surrogacy agencies include:
- Over 30 years of dedicated and personal experience in the world of surrogacy
- Customized care from highly trained and personable individuals
- Competitive compensation & benefits package of between $84,000 and $94,000+
- An additional payment of up to $10,000 for experienced surrogates
- A clear understanding of Vermont surrogacy laws and regulations
- Transparent connections with legal counsel, medical personnel, and support services
- A focus on the health and well-being of surrogates, intended parents, and babies
- A cultivated community of current and former surrogates
- Connections to nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage, mental health counseling, and support groups
- Unique gifts and benefits for surrogates
- In-person and virtual meet-ups and gatherings
Ready to see if you qualify?
If you are a healthy, nonsmoking woman between the ages of 21 and 41 years old and have had previous healthy, full-term pregnancies, we would love to hear from you!
Surrogacy benefits & compensation in Vermont
At NW Surrogacy Center, we offer our surrogates a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that reflects the average surrogacy costs in Vermont.
A quick glance at the breakdown of your potential surrogate pay includes:
Earn $84,000-$94,000+ in compensation & benefits
$62,000+
comprehensive compensation
$55,000 compensation (base & milestone payments)
$10,000 returning surrogate additional pay
$4,000+ monthly misc. payments ($300/mo x 13 months)
$3,000+ pumping breastmilk ($375/week + supplies)
$22,000+
benefits
- travel to fertility clinic
- childcare during IVF & after delivery
- counseling
- life insurance policy
- health insurance
- doula of your choice
* based on 2024 averages; payments will vary based on your actual expenses to ensure all of your costs are covered
protections
$5,000 carrying multiples
$1,000 additional transfer fee
$3,000 C-section
$1,000 invasive procedure fee
$2,000 termination after 13th week
$2,500 loss of fallopian
tube/ovaries
$5,000 loss of uterus
$10,000 compensation protection
unlimited lost wages & childcare for doctor-ordered bed rest
Additionally, you will receive…
Individual attorney to protect you in your contract
Medical bills covered for the pregnancy and delivery
A large and supportive private surrogate community
NWSC social events and gifts throughout the process
Individual case management guidance and support
IVF cycle medications and procedures covered
What to expect as a surrogate in Vermont
Our goal at NW Surrogacy Center is to make surrogacy in Vermont as accessible and achievable as possible. When you become a surrogate with us, you can expect to follow this timeline:
1. Initial application
You will fill out our quick surrogate interest form online. It’s the only step you’ll take alone!
2. Screening
We will call you and set up a Zoom appointment to answer all of your questions and explain the process. Our surrogate screening includes a background check, pregnancy record review, and psychological evaluation. We want to make sure you are ready for the journey ahead!
3. Matching
We will match you with the intended parents of your choice. All NWSC families have passed a background check and have a medical need for surrogacy. They can’t have a family without your help.
4. Legal counsel
We will give you an attorney licensed in Vermont who understands our specific laws. They will walk you through all the contracts, ensuring your rights and compensation are fully protected and that the parents are the legal guardians at birth.
5. Undergo additional screening and sign contract
We will connect you with the fertility clinic team to complete your medical screening including lab work for you and your partner and an ultrasound at the fertility clinic for you. Your case manager will make all the travel arrangements. Around this time we will provide you with a draft surrogacy contract. You and the intended parents will review the document with separate attorneys, reach an agreement, and sign the contract. At this time you will begin receiving a $300 monthly allowance, and you will be invited to join our private NWSC Surrogate Facebook group. We also host meetups for our surrogates! It’s a great place to swap stories, share experiences, ask questions and meet other surrogates. Details here.
6. Begin the medication cycle
Once the contract is signed and the intended parents have safely placed money for your compensation and expenses in an account with us, we will send a letter to the fertility clinic giving them clearance to begin the IVF cycle. You will start your full IVF cycle, which involves taking medications starting about six weeks before the embryo transfer and continuing about eight weeks into the pregnancy. The clinic will give you lots of instructions and tips!
7. Medical prep and embryo transfer
You’ll take IVF medications to prepare for the embryo transfer at an IVF clinic in the U.S. You will travel to the clinic twice and NWSC will make all the arrangements
8. Pregnancy
You’ll have high-quality medical care, emotional support, a powerful surrogate community, and compensation throughout the pregnancy. We will match you with a family who shares similar values so that you can develop a positive relationship. Many families and surrogates become lifelong friends.
9. Delivery
You can choose a doula for the delivery, and the parents will also attend the birth along with your support person. The intended family can’t wait to meet their baby! The baby will go home with their new parents, and you’ll recover with our continued support.
Ready to see if you qualify?
If you are a healthy, nonsmoking woman between the ages of 21 and 41 years old and have had previous healthy, full-term pregnancies, we would love to hear from you!
What does it take to become a surrogate in Vermont?
Understanding the process is important, but also keep in mind that there are eligibility requirements. Our surrogates in Vermont must:
- Be between ages 21 to 42
- Be a non-smoker in good physical and mental health
- Have had at least one child and are currently parenting them
- Be willing to take fertility medication injections
- Be willing to abstain from drugs and alcohol
- Have a BMI between 18 and 34
- Have a desire to help someone while earning generous compensation for your own family
If you want to help others achieve their dreams of parenthood, we look forward to meeting you! 