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Most intended parents have the same 20–30 core questions when starting their surrogacy journey. These FAQs come from real conversations with families who completed programmes with us — including the questions they wish they had asked first.
Surrogacy raises many important legal, medical, financial, and emotional questions. Here is a comprehensive set of answers to help you understand every aspect of the journey.
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🌱 General Surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy is a form of third-party reproduction in which an embryo created through IVF (using the intended parents' own eggs and sperm, or donor gametes) is transferred to the uterus of a surrogate mother, who carries and delivers the baby. The surrogate has no genetic connection to the child. All Novaparent programs use gestational surrogacy only.
In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate's own egg is used, making her the genetic mother. In gestational surrogacy, the embryo is created externally and transferred — the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby. Novaparent works exclusively with gestational surrogacy.
Couples choose surrogacy for many reasons: an absent or non-functional uterus, a medical condition that makes pregnancy dangerous, repeated IVF failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, or other diagnosed conditions. All three of our destinations require a documented medical reason for surrogacy.
All three countries have clear legal frameworks that explicitly permit gestational surrogacy for married heterosexual couples, with intended parents named on the birth certificate. They combine legal clarity with high medical standards and significantly lower costs than surrogacy in the United States.
✅ Eligibility & Requirements
Novaparent works exclusively with married heterosexual couples. This is both a legal requirement under Ukrainian, Georgian, and Armenian law, and our agency's defined scope. Both partners must be legally married, and at least one partner must have a documented medical reason for requiring surrogacy.
Yes. All three destination countries require a medical indication for surrogacy. This includes conditions such as an absent uterus, severely malformed uterus, medical conditions that make pregnancy dangerous, repeated IVF failures, or other diagnosed conditions preventing a healthy pregnancy.
There is no strict upper age limit set by law in any of the three countries. However, fertility clinics will assess your medical eligibility individually. If the intended mother cannot provide viable eggs, egg donation is available through our programs.
No. Your nationality does not affect your eligibility — however, it affects the consular process at the end of the journey, which we guide you through based on your specific home country's requirements.
⚖️ Legal & Documentation
In Ukraine and Armenia — yes, immediately, with no court proceedings required. In Georgia, a court hearing is required to issue the birth certificate, which typically takes 2–4 weeks. Novaparent manages the entire court process. In all three countries, the surrogate has no parental rights.
No. Under the laws of all three countries, a gestational surrogate has no parental rights over the child she carries. The surrogacy agreement, signed before embryo transfer, clearly defines this. There have been no successful legal challenges to this framework.
The birth certificate in your names, the surrogacy agreement (notarised), IVF and medical records, and sometimes a court order (Georgia only). With these, you apply for your baby's passport at your home country's embassy. Novaparent prepares the complete documentation package.
Recognition varies by country. Most countries where surrogacy is permitted domestically (UK, Australia, Canada, most of Europe) accept children born through foreign surrogacy. We strongly recommend consulting a family-law attorney in your home country before beginning. Novaparent can connect you with specialist lawyers.
🏥 Medical Process
IVF (in vitro fertilisation) creates an embryo outside the body. Eggs are retrieved from the intended mother (or donor), fertilised with sperm in a laboratory, and the resulting embryo is cultured for 3–5 days. The healthiest embryo is then transferred to the surrogate's prepared uterus.
PGT-A screens embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. It identifies embryos most likely to result in a healthy pregnancy and reduces miscarriage risk. Particularly recommended for women over 35. PGT-A is included in Comfort and Prestige programs.
If the intended mother cannot provide viable eggs, an anonymous egg donor can be used. Our partner clinics maintain extensive databases of pre-screened donors with detailed profiles. You select the donor. Egg donation is included in Comfort and Prestige programs.
Our partner clinics report clinical pregnancy rates of 55–70% per embryo transfer for patients under 35 using their own eggs, and 60–75% using donor eggs. With PGT-A-tested embryos, rates are higher. In Comfort and Prestige programs, unlimited transfers are included.
💜 Surrogates & Matching
Surrogates in our program are women aged 21–37 who have already given birth to at least one healthy child of their own, are in good physical and psychological health, and freely choose to participate. All are thoroughly screened before being offered to intended parents.
Every surrogate undergoes: comprehensive gynaecological examination, full infectious disease panel, general health blood work, psychological evaluation, interview about her motivations, social background assessment, home visit, and criminal background check.
Yes. Novaparent presents you with a selection of surrogate profiles matching your preferences. Each profile includes medical info, personal background, photo, and a summary from her psychological assessment. No transfer takes place without your explicit approval.
A video meeting between intended parents and the surrogate (mediated by your coordinator) can be arranged if both parties agree. Many couples find it helpful for building trust. In-person meetings can be arranged during clinic visits.
💰 Cost & Payments
Pricing is unified across all three countries — same package, same price. Standard from $47,000, Comfort $60,000, Prestige $75,000, all in US dollars. See our Cost page for the full breakdown.
Our programs cover: agency coordination, surrogate compensation and allowances, all medical costs, all legal fees, surrogate health insurance, interpreter services, and your personal coordinator. Costs not included: your own travel and accommodation, home country legal advice.
Payments are structured in milestones: 30% upon signing the agency agreement, 30% upon confirmed surrogate match, 20% upon confirmed pregnancy, and 20% upon birth. This protects both parties.
In Standard programs, one embryo transfer is included. In Comfort and Prestige programs, unlimited embryo transfers are included at no additional cost — this is one of the main advantages and provides full financial protection.
🌍 Countries Compared
It depends on your priorities. Ukraine offers the fastest legal process. Georgia has the longest legal history (since 1997) and is particularly trusted by EU and US authorities. Armenia offers competitive pricing while maintaining high standards.
Novaparent continuously monitors the security situation. We work with partner clinics in Kyiv and Lviv that have continued to operate successfully. For couples preferring to avoid travel uncertainty, we recommend our Georgia or Armenia programs, offering equivalent legal security and medical quality.
You typically need two or three visits. The first (2–5 days) is for medical assessment and contract signing. The final visit is most important: arrive 2–4 weeks before due date and stay 4–8 weeks after birth while passport is processed. Add 2–4 weeks for Georgia court hearing.
✈️ Travel & Logistics
Citizens of most EU and Western countries can visit Ukraine, Georgia, and Armenia visa-free for 30–90 days. We will advise on specific entry requirements for your nationality and provide visa invitation letters where required.
Kyiv, Tbilisi, and Yerevan all offer hotels and serviced apartments at various price points. Comfort and Prestige programs include accommodation coordination. We work with partner hotels near our clinics.
Yes — in all three countries, intended parents are welcome at the birth. This is something many of our families treasure deeply. Your coordinator arranges access to the maternity ward and ensures you are prepared.
💛 Emotional & Practical Support
Many experts recommend open, age-appropriate conversations from an early age — children who know their stories from the start tend to integrate them positively. Novaparent connects families with psychologists specializing in surrogacy-born children and provides recommended reading.
Surrogacy is an emotional journey. We provide access to licensed psychologists experienced in surrogacy throughout the process. Your coordinator is also available to talk through concerns at any stage. We hold regular online information sessions and connect couples with each other.
Trust is built over time. We encourage you to read our family testimonials, request references from past clients, verify our legal registration, and ask every question — with no pressure. Established in 2020, we focus on quality of care and personal attention rather than volume.
Our relationship does not end at the airport. Novaparent provides post-journey support including guidance on remaining legal steps in your home country, connection to parent communities, and access to psychological resources. Many families stay in touch for years.
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