Frequently asked
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Gestational surrogacy means an embryo created through IVF — from the intended parents' eggs and sperm, or donor gametes — is transferred to a surrogate mother, who carries and delivers the baby. She has no genetic connection to the child. (In traditional surrogacy the surrogate's own egg is used; Novaparent never works this way.)

No. Novaparent Surrogacy is an independent agency founded in 2020 by Andrew Khodonovych. It has no connection with Nova Espero (New Hope) or any other agency with a similar name. Our only website is www.novaparent-surrogacy.com.

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 explicitly permit gestational surrogacy for heterosexual couples (married; in Georgia also unmarried couples living together at least one year) and name the intended parents on the birth certificate — with high medical standards at a fraction of US cost. Compare the three countries →

Heterosexual couples — married couples in all three countries, and unmarried couples who have lived together for at least one year in Georgia — where at least one partner has a documented medical reason — such as an absent or malformed uterus, a condition that makes pregnancy dangerous, or repeated IVF failure. This is a legal requirement in all three countries and our agency's defined scope.

No strict legal upper limit in any of the three countries; clinics assess medical eligibility individually. If the intended mother cannot provide viable eggs, egg donation is available.

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.

Yes. A married couple can use an anonymous donor's eggs with the husband's sperm in Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia. Donor eggs are part of the Comfort and Prestige packages; Standard is for couples who already have their own embryos. The law requires at least one parent to be genetically linked to the child, and the husband's sperm meets that rule. The husband's genetic link is often also what your home country relies on for the child's citizenship.

Usually yes. Records and a letter from your own physician confirming the reason — for example an absent or malformed uterus, a condition that makes pregnancy dangerous, recurrent miscarriage or repeated IVF failure — are normally sufficient. Send us the documents you have and we will give you a final answer before you commit to anything; we arrange the certified translation.

Yes, in all three countries. Both intended parents are registered on the birth certificate immediately — no court proceedings and no adoption. Your rights rest on the notarised agreement with the surrogate, signed before embryo transfer, and take effect at birth registration. 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 agreement signed before embryo transfer confirms this.

Yes. Both spouses are registered as the child's parents immediately, whether the eggs are yours or a donor's. Neither the egg donor nor the surrogate has any parental rights.

The birth certificate in your names, the notarised surrogacy agreement, and the IVF and medical records. With these you apply for your baby's passport at your home country's embassy. Birth registration, translations, notarisations and apostilles are included in your package — Novaparent prepares the complete documentation set.

Recognition depends on your country — some recognize the foreign birth certificate directly, others require a parental order, adoption or transcription at home. See our country guides; we can also connect you with specialist lawyers.

Yes, and we encourage it. After the video consultation we send you the contract, its appendices, the payment schedule and the medical agreements, so an independent attorney — at home or in the program country — can review them before you sign. The surrogacy agreement is notarised and signed before the embryo transfer.

The law of the country where your program takes place. Any dispute is resolved there, under that country's legislation.

You do — in every case. Remaining embryos can stay stored at the clinic, or we arrange shipping to any country in the world.

Yes — if serious, incurable medical problems are found in the child during pregnancy. The agreement sets out the procedure in full.

IVF (in vitro fertilization) creates an embryo outside the body. Eggs are retrieved from the intended mother (or donor), fertilized 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.

Yes. Preimplantation genetic testing of embryos is included in Comfort and Prestige. Extended PGT-A (24 chromosomes) is available at our partner clinics on request. Our guide to PGD vs PGT-A genetic testing explains the difference.

An anonymous egg donor can be used. You see each donor's full profile with photographs and all of her data, and you choose the donor. Donor eggs are included in Comfort and Prestige — and in Prestige each of the three IVF cycles can use a different donor at no extra cost.

IVF is performed at Innova Clinic in Tbilisi, and deliveries take place in a maternity hospital in Tbilisi.

The treating physicians, according to medical protocols. Novaparent makes sure every medical requirement is followed and that both the surrogate and you are as comfortable as possible throughout.

IVF success rates depend mainly on the age of the egg provider and on embryo testing. The clinic shares its current figures for your situation. Comfort includes up to 3 embryo transfers; Prestige continues until a live birth.

Surrogates in our program are women aged 21–40 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 a thorough gynecological examination, a full infectious-disease panel, general blood work, a psychological evaluation, an interview about her motivation, a social-background assessment, a home visit and a criminal background check. You have access to all of your surrogate's medical examinations.

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.

Ukraine — surrogates are Ukrainian citizens from western and central regions. Georgia — Georgian or from neighboring countries. Armenia — since a July 2024 amendment, Armenian citizens cannot be surrogates for foreign couples, so surrogates come from neighboring countries such as Georgia and Kazakhstan.

In Comfort, replacing a surrogate costs $1,000. Prestige includes up to three surrogates at no extra cost.

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.

Comfort and Prestige cover donor recruitment and compensation, donor medication and egg retrieval, IVF and ICSI, embryo culture and freezing, genetic testing, surrogate compensation, pregnancy and delivery care, legal services, birth registration, and help with your child's citizenship documents and passport. Comfort includes accommodation at the start of the program; Prestige includes accommodation throughout.

In three milestones. Comfort: $20,000 at contract signing, $20,000 at week 25 of pregnancy, $20,000 after birth. Prestige: $25,000 at signing, $30,000 at week 25, $20,000 after birth. See the payment breakdown.

No. Your money is protected by the structure of the schedule: each payment follows a milestone that has already been reached, so you never pay in advance for a pregnancy or a birth that has not happened.

The program does not include refunds — that is exactly why payments are tied to confirmed pregnancy and birth. If a clinic or partner fails to meet its obligations, we move your program to another clinic and continue it at no extra cost.

Standard includes one embryo transfer (each additional one is $2,000). Comfort includes one IVF cycle and up to 3 transfers, then $2,000 each. Prestige includes up to 3 IVF cycles and up to three surrogates, and continues until a live birth; the number of transfers depends on how many embryos each cycle produces. Medical evaluations between attempts are included.

It depends on the package. Prestige includes up to three IVF cycles, so a new donor cycle is covered. Comfort includes one IVF cycle, so a further cycle costs $7,500 — and a 2nd or 3rd cycle in Comfort includes one embryo transfer.

Additional IVF cycle beyond the package $7,500; additional embryo transfer $2,000; C-section $2,000; surrogate hospitalisation $500 per week; surgical compensation to the surrogate for loss of a fallopian tube or uterus $4,500; surrogate replacement (Comfort) $1,000; neonatal intensive care from $100 per day, depending on the baby's condition. Not included either: your own travel, embassy fees for your child's passport and citizenship documents, legal advice in your home country, embryo storage beyond the program timeline, and optional extended PGT-A. Shipping embryos you already have costs about $3,000–$4,000 through a partner courier.

Surrogate and newborn insurance is not available in Georgia or Armenia. Medical costs beyond the package are charged at actual cost according to the price list above — no hidden margins.

The price is the same everywhere, so it depends on your priorities. Ukraine — birth certificate from day one and one of the most established frameworks. Georgia — one of the longest legal histories (since 1997), higher IVF success rates and better-developed neonatal care. Armenia — no court or adoption step. Between Georgia and Armenia, we usually recommend Georgia. Full comparison →

We work only with surrogates from western and central regions and with clinics in Kyiv and Lviv, with a contingency plan for every program. In over four years no family or surrogate in our care has been harmed. If you prefer no travel uncertainty, Georgia and Armenia offer the same legal security. Our full safety approach →

The price and the process are broadly the same: both register the two parents on the birth certificate from birth, with no court step, and surrogacy is legal for foreign couples in both. Armenia — since July 2024 works with surrogates from outside Armenia. Georgia — permitted surrogacy since 1997, higher IVF success rates and better-developed neonatal medicine, which is why we usually recommend it. Compare all three →

With existing embryos, usually one trip — for the birth. Without embryos, add a short first visit for the consultation, contract signing and the husband's sperm sample. After the birth, plan 2–4 weeks for the birth certificate and your child's passport; if anything is delayed, your coordinator stays with you until departure.

Citizens of most EU and Western countries can visit Ukraine, Georgia, and Armenia visa-free for 30–90 days. Since 1 January 2026, foreigners entering Georgia must hold travel medical insurance for the length of their stay. We advise on entry requirements for your nationality and provide invitation letters where required.

Comfort includes accommodation at the start of the program; Prestige includes accommodation throughout. Kyiv, Tbilisi and Yerevan all offer hotels and serviced apartments near our partner 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.

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.

Access to licensed psychologists experienced in surrogacy throughout the process, and Andrew is available to talk through concerns at any stage.

Read our family testimonials, ask to speak with a past client, verify our legal registration, and ask every question you have — with no pressure. Founded in 2020, we focus on 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.