In Georgia, only gestational surrogacy is allowed, ensuring that the surrogate mother has no biological connection with the child. Surrogacy is permitted for legally married heterosexual intended parents who have been married for over a year. However, Georgia also offers flexibility for couples not legally married, provided they can demonstrate a relationship of over a year’s duration. Several sets of documents serve as proof for couples not legally married, including
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- the birth certificate of a shared child in cases of secondary infertility
- proof of cohabitation for over a year through registration documents from the registry office or council tax
- documentation from a medical center confirming IVF treatment over a year ago
- evidence of a joint bank account opened at least a year before embarking on the surrogacy journey.
The birth certificate exclusively acknowledges the commissioning parents as the legal parents of the child, without mentioning of the surrogacy arrangement.
Certain documentation must undergo direct apostillation or legalization, while others require notarization before apostillation / legalization. It is crucial to adhere to specific notary wording, and the assistance of our coordinators involving an experienced local Georgian notary representative is recommended to ensure compliance with the acceptable standards.
Advantages of Choosing Georgia for Surrogacy:
- Support for both married and unmarried couples who can verify their relationship
- Birth certificates naming the commissioning parents as the sole legal parents
- Acceptance of intended parents up to the age of 65
- Frozen embryos from international clinics are accepted, provided they are genetically linked to both parents
- Surrogacy with double donation available for those not requiring a DNA link by their respective embassies
- Access to a diverse range of local and international egg donors
Surrogacy Journey Options
Our programs include:
- Biological Surrogacy Journey: This journey allows intended parents to use their own eggs and sperm to create embryos. We offer flexibility in the process, where the entire stimulation can be conducted in Georgia under the supervision of our local expert doctors. Alternatively, intended parents may begin stimulation in their own country and travel to Georgia for the final stages and egg collection when ready.
- Surrogacy with Egg Donation: We offer a Core Surrogacy with Egg Donation Journey that includes all the essential elements of the surrogacy and egg donation process. For those who find certain parts of guaranteed programs unnecessary or beyond their budget, we provide add-on services. This allows intended parents to customize their journey according to their specific needs.
- Our Platinum Assurance Program is a guaranteed option that covers all potential expenses, including any unforeseen complications, ensuring peace of mind throughout the entire process.
- Surrogacy with Shipped Frozen Embryos: We assist with the necessary paperwork to ensure legal compliance for surrogacy in Georgia, facilitating a smooth process for obtaining your baby’s birth certificate. We also recommend trusted shipping companies that specialize in hand-carrying frozen materials, ensuring safe delivery to our destination clinic.
Surrogates dedicate themselves to giving the gift of life, helping to create families and fulfill dreams.
Who Are the Surrogate Mothers?
- aged between 22 and 38
- Must have at least one child of their own
- They have no history of spontaneous abortion or miscarriage, ensuring a strong obstetric background.
Whether legally married or unmarried, we require married surrogates to obtain special consent from their husbands. This consent ensures support during the baby registration process should any legal necessities arise.
The obstetric history of our surrogates can be verified through Georgia’s general database, monitored by the Ministry of Healthcare. Our medical experts have access to this database, ensuring the accuracy of each surrogate’s history.
Upon expressing an interest in becoming a surrogate, candidates are evaluated to ensure they meet our criteria. A psychologist assesses their emotional stability and readiness for this significant commitment. Following a thorough medical checkup, only those who meet our standards are added to our active pool of surrogate mothers.
This rigorous and comprehensive process provides assurance to intended parents, guaranteeing that our surrogates are fully screened and prepared for a smooth and successful journey.
Comprehensive Medical Evaluation for Surrogate Mothers
- HIV (term of validity 3 months)
- Syphilis / RPR (term of validity 3 months)
- Hepatitis B (HbsAg) (term of validity 3 months)
- Hepatitis C (HCV) (term of validity 3 months)
- Prolactin (HR.3.7) (term of validity 6 months)
- TSH ( Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) (HR.3.6) (term of validity 6 months)
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- Anti-TPO, Anti-TG (term of validity 6-12 months, depending on patient’s age and previous test results. ( upon request)
- Vitamin D (term of validity 6 months)
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) IgM (term of validity 6 months)
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM (term of validity 6 months)
- Chlamydia IgM (term of validity 3 months)
- Toxoplasmosis IgM (term of validity 6 months)
- Rubella IgG – In case the result is positive, further screening is not required. In case the result is negative, then patient needs to be vaccinated and after the vaccination, repeated tests on Rubella IgM and Rubella IgG need to be done either in 1 or in 3 months depending on the type of the vaccine. The repeated test on Rubella IgM needs to be negative and Rubella IgG – positive.
- Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma (term of validity 6 months)
- PAP smear (term of validity 12 months);
- Blood Coagulation test – (term of validity 1 month); The repeated one is done during the preparation process upon necessity
- Blood group and Rh; (only once)
- Complete blood count (CBC) (term of validity 1 month); The repeated test is done during the preparation process upon necessity
- Urine test (validty 1 month); The repeated test is done during the preparation process upon necessity
- Ultrasound report from breast physician/ultrasound of breast (term of validity 6 months)
- Thyroid ultrasound (term of validity 6 months)
- DHEA-S (HR.7.7) upon necessity (term of validity 6 months)
- Homa index, C-peptide (HR.6.2) upon necessity (term of validity 6 months)
- Ultrasound of the Uterus ( term of validity 3 months)
Surrogate Mother Assignment
At this optimal point, we introduce the surrogate mother to the intended parents by sharing her profile and photo, and offer a video conversation if desired. After the intended parents confirm their approval, we initiate the embryo transfer.
This approach ensures a stress-free experience for intended parents, as the likelihood of needing to change the surrogate mother at this stage is minimal. Sharing the surrogate profile too early may lead to emotional attachment, only to face the possibility of medical setbacks. Our method prioritizes both emotional ease and medical readiness.
Surrogate Mothers’ Care
Each surrogate mother is assigned pregnancy care doctors and coordinators. They receive guidance on nutrition at specific stages, the importance of medication, and vitamin supplements— all of which are provided by us. Our team ensures they attend medical appointments punctually.
Intended parents can maintain contact with surrogate mothers if desired. While language barriers exist, translation apps facilitate communication. Our dedicated coordinators are always ready to arrange these conversations.
Around the 24th week of pregnancy, intended parents have the opportunity to visit Georgia, attend an ultrasound, and spend time with the surrogate mother. This visit is optional, primarily for those who wish for a more personal connection, as it is not a legal or medical necessity until the birth of the baby.