No one should have to choose between having a family and going bankrupt. And still for many OCI couples with years of failed IVF and surrogacy attempts under their belts that what it represents – a dream priced out of the market. Here at Ekmi Fertility, we have sat face to face with hundreds of families in this very situation. We know the fear. We also know what is really doable in India, and it is more hopeful than most people expect. Let’s break it down honestly.
How Much Surrogacy Actually Costs in India
Although the cost of surrogacy in India is relatively lower than other western countries and ranges anywhere from Rs.15-22 lakhs for OCI couples based on the medical protocol, number of IVF cycles required along with the support services. This is a fraction of what surrogate motherhood costs in the US, UK or Canada – where an identical journey may easily cost more than Rs.1 crore.
What goes into that number? Here’s a transparent breakdown:
- Creation of embryos using IVF: Stimulation (hormone therapy/hormonal treatment), egg retrieval, fertilisation and freezing embryo
- Surrogate mother: She need to be screened and compensated (including medical care, insurance and living assistance for her)
- Legal fees: Contract drafting, court approval and surrogacy law compliance
- Testing and monitoring fees: Workups, ultrasounds, blood tests during the cycle
- Newborn and NICU support: Care provided to the baby right after birth
- Documentation and OCI-specific legal compliance
Understanding Cost Differences
Not every quote you find on the internet captures the complete picture. While some clinics have a deceptively low base number, they add additional fees for medication, the use of donors, any legal work involved, and costs covering failed cycles. That’s where costs quietly double. Our surrogacy packages at Ekmi Fertility are comprehensive and clear, which means there is no sudden invoice for every milestone.
However, what we quote is what you prepare for. Before you sign on the dotted line, a good fertility specialist should make sure you understand exactly what’s included in those fees and what isn’t. The number 1 red flag: If a surrogate doctor cannot definitively say that answer, they are not for you.
Guaranteed Surrogacy Program
Uncertainty often takes a greater emotional toll than financial on OCI couples who have traveled through multiple IVF cycles without success. This is exactly why we have our guaranteed surrogacy program.
This is how it works: for the price of an agreed package fixed fee, Ekmi Fertility promises to keep going with the process of surrogacy until there has been a successful live birth – within the specified limits of each program. It’s not a gimmick. It helps provide families a stopping point rather than an indefinite financial spiral.
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Why Affordable Surrogacy Is Not Budget Surrogacy
India’s advantage isn’t just price. It is the fusion of clinics filled with supreme surrogacy medical professionals, embryology laboratories that are on par for excellence worldwide, and legal structures that – if adhered to properly – shelter each stakeholder (the expecting parents, the surrogate mother, and child). The most affordable surrogacy clinic may not be the right one for you. The licensed, transparent experience, OCI expert who care about your outcome is.
FAQs
Q: Is the price of surrogacy in India a one-time fee, or does it differ during the process?
To prevent mid-way surprises, our packages at the Ekmi Fertility are primed. We guide you on each cost component upfront. That said, some variables can influence the overall cost, and we make those scenarios crystal clear before you book with us.
Q: Is medical care of the surrogacy mother included in the cost for surrogacy?
Yes. Any ethical surrogacy package must include full medical coverage, insurance, and living support for the surrogacy mother. Her health is not up for debate – medically or morally.
Q: Is it permissible for OCI couples to have IVF with donor eggs using Indian surrogacy?
Yes, where medically indicated. If donor eggs are needed, your fertility specialist will determine so and lead you through the process surrounding these unique factors in relation to OCI eligibility both legally and medically.
Q: Do costs reset if an IVF cycle fails?
Under our guaranteed surrogacy program, failing IVF cycles do not mean another financial starting point. The program intentionally takes on that risk as part of the terms of engagement.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com