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Surrogacy Boom in Georgia
Georgia's surrogacy market surges as regulations lag behind demand.
In brief
Georgia's surrogacy market surges as regulations lag behind demand. Georgia's surrogacy industry has grown rapidly with over 1,100 births in 2023, but weak laws leave surrogate mothers vulnerable to exploitation. Originally reported by Dw.
Surrogacy Shifts to Georgia
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many international surrogacy agencies moved to Georgia.
German Couple's Surrogacy Quest
Olga, 40, and Daniel from Hamburg sought surrogacy in Georgia after German law banned foreign clients from signing Russian surrogacy contracts.
Georgia's Surrogacy Surge
Over 3,000 surrogate mothers registered in Georgia in 2023, with births skyrocketing from 300 in 2021 to over 1,100 in 2.023.
Surrogate Mothers' Challenges
Anastasia, 39, a Russian surrogate in Georgia, says she faced delays in payment and difficulties after giving birth.
Expensive but Affordable
Surrogacy services in Georgia cost €45,000 to €55,000, about a third of international prices, with average payments of €18,000 to €28,000.
Ukrainian Surrogate in Demand
Olga and Daniel chose a Ukrainian surrogate mother who had already given birth once for a European couple.
Weak Legal Protections
Georgian laws do not regulate agencies' roles, leaving surrogate mothers vulnerable to exploitation and payment disputes.
Couples Abandon Surrogacy
Olga and Daniel abandoned their surrogacy plans after discovering the surrogate would return to Ukraine during pregnancy due to the war.
At a glance
Georgia's surrogacy industry has grown rapidly with over 1,100 births in 2023, but weak laws leave surrogate mothers vulnerable to exploitation.
