Choose your intended parents & earn more.

The Power to Choose

As a surrogate at Nodal, you’re able to browse Intended Parent(s) profiles and be the first to reach out. That’s right: You’ll dictate who you connect with from the very start and only speak with people who you think might be a good fit. We also make sure Nodal surrogates are compensated well above the national average. It’s a big decision and the choice is totally yours.

How Much Does a Nodal
Surrogate Make?

First Time Surrogates

$67,000

+ $3,000 milestone bonuses
prior to pregnancy

Experienced Surrogates

Set your own
compensation

In Addition to Base Pay ...

Payouts Prior to Heartbeat Confirmation:

In-Person Medical Clearance Visit:
$1,000
Fertility Medication Start Fee:
$1,000
Embryo Transfer Procedure Fee (each transfer):
$1,000
Invasive Medical Procedure Fee (if needed before legal contracts are complete):
$850

Lost Wages, Childcare Reimbursements + Travel Food Per Diem:

Lost Wages (before tax — paystubs/W2 required to verify amount)
Surrogate Weekly Rate | Support Partner Weekly Rate
Actual Amount
Childcare
Per Day | Per Overnight
Actual Amount
Travel Food Per Diem
(total regardless of number of people travelling; all other travel expenses covered by IPs in full)
$100/per person per day (no receipts required)

Other Suggested Reimbursements (Negotiable):

Monthly Allowance (to cover small incidentals like transportation to doctor's appointments):
$300
Maternity Clothes and/or Wellness Bonus (one payment at the end of first trimester):
$800
Carrying Multiples (per fetus):
$8,000
Mock Cycle:
$500
Termination/Selective Reduction:
$2,000
C-Section:
$3,500
Partial Loss of Reproductive Organ:
$2,500
Total Loss of Reproductive Organs:
$7,500
Housekeeping:
To Be Negotiated
Breastmilk Pumping (per week): (All supplies and shipping to be covered by IPs)
To Be Negotiated
A surrogate looking at the Nodal application

Our Process

Submit an Application

Tell us more about your background, health and motivations

surrogate meeting Nodal staff over video
Screened by an Expert

Every applicant speaks to an experienced program supervisor

Surrogate and her son filling out Nodal application together
Identity & Background Check

Verification gives everyone involved peace of mind

Pregnant Happy Surrogate enjoying her Nodal journey
Medical Records Review

Releasing your records allows us to verify pertinent health information

Pregnancy happy Nodal surrogate smiling on a couch
Create a Personal Profile

Give an overview of your unique story and set your preferences

An intended mother and her surrogate smiling on a couch with an ultrasound
Reach Out First

Browse IP profiles based on meaningful criteria and connect directly

Interested in Applying?

First, let’s make sure you meet the basic requirements.

surrogacy journey time

You’re 21-41 years old

surrogacy qualifications BMI

You have a BMI of less than 32

surrogacy friendly states

You live in a surrogacy-friendly state

surrogate qualifications previous pregnancy

You’ve experienced at least 1 successful pregnancy, with no complications

Nodal surrogate qualifications

You do not smoke or use drugs

surrogacy qualifications support system

You have a reliable personal
support system

surrogate qualifications parenting your own child

You’re currently parenting at least one of those children

Nodal surrogate qualifications government assistance

You do not financially rely on government assistance in any form

Nodal surrogate qualifications travel

You can travel to appointments independently

Meet Your Surrogacy Team

The Nodal Difference

Nodal surrogate browsing intended parent profiles on the surrogacy matching platform
Fast-track the matching

We know how eager you are to meet the Intended Parent(s) of your dreams, and our tech-powered platform makes it possible to connect in a matter of moments, not months.

The perfect fit

Nodal’s surrogates have private access to an exceptional group of intended parents who are vetted to be thoughtful, caring, and collaborative. We are wholly committed to helping surrogates find the most respectful and deeply considerate intended parents to work with.

An experienced community

Joining our platform means gaining support from surrogates who have actually been there before. Get access to our digital community and chat directly with former and current surrogates to get advice and guidance. We even assign you a dedicated mentor to give you support from day one.

Fourth-trimester resources

We are devoted to supporting our surrogates fully and completely. And our support doesn’t end when the baby arrives—we offer fourth-trimester resources because, in our opinion, recovery is a crucial component to a successful journey.

Nodal surrogate browsing intended parent profiles on the surrogacy matching platform

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Our Mantra

When surrogates control their experience, have their rights and health supported throughout the process, and feel deeply respected and considered their health and satisfaction benefit. We don’t just believe that these things directly impact creating more healthy babies and happy families—we know it without a doubt.

The Nodal Difference

Nodal surrogate browsing intended parent profiles on the surrogacy matching platform
Fast-track the matching

We know how eager you are to meet the Intended Parent(s) of your dreams, and our tech-powered platform makes it possible to connect in a matter of moments, not months.

The perfect fit

Nodal’s surrogates have private access to an exceptional group of intended parents who are vetted to be thoughtful, caring, and collaborative. We are wholly committed to helping surrogates find the most respectful and deeply considerate intended parents to work with.

An experienced community

Joining our platform means gaining support from surrogates who have actually been there before. Get access to our digital community and chat directly with former and current surrogates to get advice and guidance. We even assign you a dedicated mentor to give you support from day one.

Fourth-trimester resources

We are devoted to supporting our surrogates fully and completely. And our support doesn’t end when the baby arrives—we offer fourth-trimester resources because, in our opinion, recovery is a crucial component to a successful journey.

Nodal surrogate browsing intended parent profiles on the surrogacy matching platform