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Couples looking to have children often turn to surrogacy agencies in Georgia without understanding the hidden costs
Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming industry.
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Georgia has become a hub for surrogate pregnancies since Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Parents and prospective parents interviewed by DW described the hidden costs of the booming industry. Three years ago, Olga, 40, and Daniel from Hamburg hired a surrogate mother in Georgia. Surrogacy is illegal in Germany, so children born abroad must have their parenthood legally recognized in German courts. The couple’s experience highlights the legal and financial complexities that German parents face when seeking surrogacy outside their country.
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