How It Works
Your journey,
step by step
A surrogacy journey involves many moving parts — medical, legal, emotional, logistical. Here is exactly how the process works with Novaparent, from your first enquiry to the day you bring your baby home.
Start with Free ConsultationThe Full Journey
From first message
to first steps
A typical surrogacy programme runs 12–18 months from contract signing to bringing your baby home. Most intended parents only need to physically visit twice — for embryo transfer (3–5 days, optional) and the birth (2–4 weeks).
The process below applies to all three of our destinations — Ukraine, Georgia, and Armenia. Country-specific differences are noted in the next section.
Initial Enquiry & Free Consultation
You reach out to us — by form, email, or WhatsApp — and we schedule a free, confidential video consultation with one of our specialists. Conducted in English.
We learn about your situation, explain the process in full, walk through all three country options, and give you a clear picture of realistic costs and timelines. No pressure, no obligation.
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- Video call (Zoom)
- Conducted in English
- All three destinations explained
- Q&A — no limit on questions
- Written summary provided after
Medical Assessment & Program Agreement
Once you've decided to proceed, both partners complete a fertility assessment — at our partner clinic in Ukraine, Georgia, or Armenia, or through a fertility clinic in your home country that we coordinate with.
We review your results, confirm your medical eligibility, recommend a program and destination, and prepare the agency agreement. Fully transparent — you see every cost before signing.
- Semen analysis (male partner)
- Ovarian reserve testing
- General health screening
- Infectious disease panel
- Program recommendation
- Signed agency agreement
Legal Contracts & Surrogate Matching
Our legal team prepares the surrogacy agreement — a contract between you and the surrogate that defines all rights, responsibilities, compensation, and obligations. Signed in the presence of a notary.
Simultaneously, we begin the surrogate matching process. We present profiles of pre-screened surrogates — including medical history, psychological evaluation, and personal background. You review and approve the match.
- Contracts drafted by licensed attorneys
- Notarial signing arranged
- Surrogate profiles for review
- Match confirmed only with your approval
- Psychological counselling included
- Optional video meeting with surrogate
IVF Protocol & Embryo Transfer
Your embryos are created through IVF using either your own genetic material or donor eggs (included in Comfort and Prestige programs). Our partner clinics use the latest laboratory protocols with consistently high fertilisation rates.
The surrogate undergoes endometrial preparation and, once her lining is ready, the embryo transfer takes place. PGT-A 24-chromosome genetic testing is available to maximise the chance of a healthy pregnancy.
- Embryo creation via IVF
- Egg donation if required
- Surrogate endometrial prep
- Embryo transfer procedure
- PGD FISH 9 (Comfort) or PGT-A 24-chromosome (Prestige) genetic testing
- Pregnancy confirmed in 14 days
Pregnancy Monitoring & Support
Once pregnancy is confirmed, our medical team monitors the surrogate throughout the full nine months. You receive regular updates — ultrasound reports, medical summaries, and milestone notifications — from your personal coordinator.
The surrogate receives monthly compensation, health insurance, and psychological support throughout. Visits during pregnancy are arranged by mutual agreement, and you can attend key ultrasound appointments by arrangement.
- Monthly medical check-ups
- Regular ultrasound reports
- Surrogate health insurance
- Monthly compensation paid
- Psychological support
- Visits arranged by agreement
Birth & Birth Certificate
You travel to the country approximately 2–4 weeks before the estimated due date. Novaparent arranges accommodation, airport pickup, and hospital logistics. The specific maternity facility is selected based on the country and the surrogate's medical situation. You are present at the birth if you wish.
After birth, the birth certificate is issued in your names as legal parents. In Ukraine and Armenia this happens within days. In Georgia a court hearing is required, which Novaparent manages entirely (2–4 weeks).
- Airport pickup & accommodation
- Birth at partner maternity hospital (specific facility depends on country and case)
- You can attend the birth
- Birth certificate in your names
- Paediatric check-up for newborn
- Court hearing in Georgia (managed by us)
Passport, Consular Process & Home
With the birth certificate in hand, you apply for your baby's passport at your home country's embassy or consulate. Novaparent provides all documentation and supports the consular process, including drafting letters of explanation where required.
Once the passport is issued, you are free to fly home with your baby. Our coordinator stays in touch until you land safely — and many families remain in contact for years afterward.
- Certified translations
- Embassy appointment support
- Consular documentation
- Citizenship application help
- Baby passport processing
- Safe journey home 🏠
Country-Specific Notes
How each country differs
The process above is the same across all three destinations. Here are the key differences to be aware of per country.
Ukraine
- Birth certificate issued immediately after birth
- No court hearing required
- Fastest legal process of the three countries
- Partner clinics in Kyiv & Lviv
- Well-established international framework
Georgia
- Court hearing required after birth (2–4 weeks)
- Longest legal history — surrogacy permitted since 1997
- Partner clinics in Tbilisi
- Particularly popular with EU & US couples
- Excellent infrastructure for international families
Armenia
- Birth certificate without court proceedings
- Partner clinics in Yerevan
- Modern medical infrastructure
- Internationally friendly framework
Questions about the process?
Our specialists explain every step in detail during your free consultation — in your own language.