Riley
Carrot member
Employer support for surrogacy journeys and the financial, legal, and medical complexities involved are essential to inclusive benefits.
In 2023, 35% of employers planned to add or enhance their surrogacy coverage.
The average cost of a successful, first-attempt surrogacy pregnancy starts at $134,000.
As many as 63% of LGBTQ+ people planning families expect to use assisted reproductive technology, foster care, or adoption to become parents.
In gestational surrogacy, an intended parent or parents work with a person who carries a pregnancy for them. Embryos are created using genetic material from the intended parent(s) or a donor and then transferred to a gestational carrier through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Surrogacy is an important option for people experiencing infertility, single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and others unable to carry a pregnancy.
Many countries — and some U.S. states — have restrictions related to surrogacy. Carrot Experts help members understand their local and cross-border options, when appropriate, and find trustworthy agencies and legal support.
From finding an agency to navigating legal paperwork, Carrot members can access vetted educational resources and unlimited video chats with surrogacy experts for help at every step.
Carrot has an international network of 3,400+ agencies and attorneys to get members the support they need.
The award-winning Carrot Card can be used to cover agency and attorney fees without first paying out-of-pocket.
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Surrogacy involves several steps, from finding an agency to working with lawyers. Read more about what’s involved.
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