Parentssurrogacy

After going through your own surrogacy journey, you inevitably start to wonder what the process looks like in other countries. After all, each country builds its own system — with unique legal approaches, levels of support for parents and surrogate mothers, as well as time and organizational nuances. Armenia, Ukraine, and Georgia are among the countries where commercial surrogacy is legal and most often chosen by foreign couples. However, despite its general availability, the rules and stages of the process in each country have their own characteristics, which prospective parents should consider before starting the program. In Armenia, surrogacy is regulated quite clearly by law, but the process often involves more individual interaction between parents, agencies, and lawyers. It is important to clarify all the details of the contract in advance, including the scope of medical services and postnatal care conditions. The system is generally friendly to foreigners, but some legal procedu...

 After returning home, we are still finalising the legal and organisational steps connected with our journey to parenthood. And while the emotional side was the most overwhelming, the legal side proved to be just as important. In Georgia, surrogacy is clearly regulated by law. This means that all contracts, the child’s birth certificate and subsequent paperwork are issued in accordance with legislation. It is important to be prepared that this is not just a single document, but an entire package requiring translations, notarisation, and proper submission. Here, the support of lawyers and the agency was invaluable. They explained every step, guided us through the process, and gave us confidence that no detail was overlooked. Another key aspect is reporting. Even after discharge from the clinic, the agency continues to keep records of all expenses, provide receipts, and give transparent explanations for every payment. This transparency gave us peace of mind — we could see exactly...

 And now, we can finally write these words we dreamed of for so long: we are parents. Our son was born a few weeks ago, and nothing could have prepared us for the overwhelming wave of love and gratitude we felt the first time we held him in our arms. The days following his birth were intense, filled with both joy and practical responsibilities. Alongside the sleepless nights and endless cuddles, we had to navigate the process of registering his birth and obtaining the necessary documents to return home. With the help of our agency, the clinic, and our lawyers, everything was handled step by step. It was reassuring to know that we were not alone — every question we had, from paperwork to passports, was answered with patience and clarity. Georgia, the country where our journey came full circle, will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Beyond its breathtaking landscapes and warm people, we found a legal framework that protected everyone involved and a team of professionals ...

  Becoming a parent is often seen as something natural. But for many — including us — it’s not a straight path. It’s a journey filled with hope, painful diagnoses, medical treatments, and sometimes, the difficult acceptance that carrying a pregnancy biologically just won’t be possible. In this context, surrogacy becomes more than just a medical option. It’s a glimmer of hope. A complex, deeply human journey in which a generous woman agrees to carry a child for someone else. For those who, due to medical or biological reasons, cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy themselves, surrogacy might be the only way to become parents to a child who shares their genetic connection. But let’s be honest: it’s not easy. It’s a path filled with strong emotions and immense responsibility. Each decision — choosing a country, an agency, a clinic — carries weight. Legal frameworks differ drastically from one country to another. In France, for instance, surrogacy remains unrecognized and highly r...