How long does the surrogacy process take in California?

The entire surrogacy journey typically takes 12-18 months from initial consultation to birth, depending on various factors including matching time and medical procedures.

What are the California surrogacy requirements to become a surrogate?

To become a surrogate in California, you must be between 21-40 years old, have had at least one successful pregnancy, maintain a healthy BMI, be a non-smoker, and live in a stable environment.

How much does surrogacy cost in California?

Total surrogacy journey costs typically range from $150,000 to $230,000+, including agency fees ($42,500), surrogate compensation, medical expenses, legal fees, insurance, and escrow. Every dollar is accounted for before you commit.

How much compensation do surrogates receive?

At On Fertility Ground, surrogates set their own base compensation rate — your worth, your choice. We never negotiate your rate down. Additional benefits include maternity clothing ($750-$1,000), monthly expense allowance ($250/month), embryo transfer fees, and more.

Becoming a Surrogate

How to Take Care of Yourself During a Surrogacy Pregnancy — The OFG Wellness Program

April 22, 2026 · 8 min read · On Fertility Ground Surrogacy

The OFG Pregnancy Wellness & Support Program is a $2,000 benefit funded within escrow after contract signing — designed to support you as a whole person.

The Eight Core Services

Acupuncture: $300-$400 — IVF support and pregnancy discomfort relief
Prenatal Massage: $250-$350 — circulation, muscle tension, sleep quality
Prenatal Nutrition: $150-$250 — personalized nutrition plan
Mental Health: $300-$400 — licensed therapist with surrogacy experience
Prenatal Yoga: $100-$200 — flexibility, sleep, emotional balance
Meal Delivery (1st trimester): $150-$200 — when nausea makes cooking impossible
Spa/Self-Care Credit: $100-$150 — facial, manicure, float therapy, anything
Postpartum Session: $150-$200 — dedicated counselor visit within 2 weeks of delivery

How to Use It

Submit receipts or invoices. The escrow company reimburses you directly. No prior approval required. Your coordinator provides referrals to vetted, culturally affirming providers.

From Our Founder

Bree — Founder & CEO, On Fertility Ground

The Wellness Program started with a conversation I had with a woman who completed a surrogacy journey at another agency. I asked her how she was supported throughout the journey — as a person, not just as a carrier. She paused and said: "No one really asked me that before."

That pause is the reason this program exists. The $2,000 is not about the amount — it is about the signal. It says: we see the whole person. We are investing in the whole person. The pregnancy is not the only thing that matters here — you matter here.

If you become a surrogate with OFG, use every dollar of your Wellness Program. Book the massage. See the nutritionist. Use the spa credit. You earned it.

— Bree | info@onfertilityground.com

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