Surrogacy
Surrogacy Abroad: Medical and Legal Support
Surrogacy (GPA) Surrogacy is a solution for individuals or couples unable to carry a pregnancy, whether due to medical infertility or structural impediment. Specialized clinics support you at every stage of the process, ensuring medical, le
Updated on November 6, 2026
The essentials at a glance
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Anesthesia
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The duration of a surrogacy journey (GPA) varies…
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Read moreSurrogacy: what it is and how it works
Surrogacy (gestational surrogacy) is a technique of medically assisted reproduction (MAR) in which a woman, called a surrogate mother, carries a child on behalf of one or more intended parents. The objective is to enable people who cannot carry a pregnancy to become parents.
In the majority of cases, the embryo is conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the gametes of the intended parents, or with the help of sperm or egg donation, then transferred into the surrogate mother's uterus. She has no biological link to the child if egg donation is not used.
Surrogacy is strictly regulated by law in countries that permit it. It is legal, in particular, in Georgia, the United States, Canada, and Ukraine, under certain conditions. In these countries, the birth certificate is issued in the name of the intended parents at birth, with no mention of the surrogate mother.
Surrogacy represents a pathway to parenthood for people facing medical infertility, for certain same-sex couples, or for single men.
Surrogacy: who is it for?
Surrogacy (gestational surrogacy) is intended for individuals or couples who cannot carry a pregnancy, for medical or structural reasons. It represents an ethical and regulated solution, allowing people to become parents despite certain biological obstacles.
Medical or personal indications
- Women with medical contraindication to pregnancy: absence of uterus (Rokitansky syndrome, hysterectomy), malformations or serious pathologies.
- Couples who have experienced multiple IVF failures: despite viable embryos, the uterus is unable to carry a pregnancy to term.
- Male same-sex couples: using egg donation and a surrogate mother to realize their parental project.
- Single men: wishing to become fathers with the support of an egg donor and a gestational carrier.
Legal framework
Access to surrogacy depends on the country.
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How the treatment works, step by step
Anesthesia
The surrogacy journey does not involve a single operation. When an egg collection is needed, it is performed under light sedation, and the embryo transfer to the surrogate is generally performed without anaesthesia. Delivery is managed by the obstetric team in the country where the pregnancy takes place.
Duration
The duration of a surrogacy journey (GPA) varies depending on several medical, administrative, and logistical factors. On average, you should expect between 12 and 24 months from first contact until returning home with your child.
The main stages of the process
- Medical and legal evaluation : 1 to 2 months
- Selection of the egg donor (if necessary) and surrogate mother : 1 to 3 months
- IVF and embryo creation : 1 to 2 months
- Embryo transfer and pregnancy confirmation : variable timeframe, sometimes multiple attempts are necessary
- Pregnancy : approximately 9 months
- Legal procedures and obtaining exit documents : 2 to 8 weeks after birth
Since each situation is unique, some journeys can be faster, while others require multiple attempts or adjustments. Rigorous support allows you to optimize each phase and secure the entire process.
What happens after treatment?
For the intended parents, there is no specific recovery period, except for the egg provider after an egg collection, who usually recovers within a few days. The surrogate receives medical follow-up during and after the pregnancy and delivery, as provided by the clinic and the local rules.
How long do results last?
The aim of the process is the birth of a healthy child. Results depend on factors such as the age of the egg provider, the quality of the embryos and the health of the surrogate, and several embryo transfers are sometimes needed. No outcome can be guaranteed. The legal procedures and exit documents at the end of the process depend on the country of birth and on the country of the intended parents.