• Fraylor@lemm.ee
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    11 months ago

    That’s just the cash payment. All of the medical stuff is paid for, usually further amenities so the surrogate maintains low stress and such for the health of the baby.

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      11 months ago

      Giving birth can stop you from working for a few months. Given this, if you’re working as a surrogate you may have to give up important career opportunities. 50k is a pretty low price on that missed work.

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        11 months ago

        You’re not wrong, but I was extrapolating based on the other individuals perception.