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Business Daily: The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia

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19/06/2023 GMT

The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia

BBC World Service - Business Daily, The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia

Demand has increased now Russia and Ukraine are no longer an option for couples.

The small Caucasian country, which borders Russia, has experienced increased demand for surrogates after the war in Ukraine meant that Russia and Ukraine were no longer options for couples wanting a baby. Those countries used to be international hubs for surrogacy - when a woman carries a pregnancy for another couple or individual. 

In Georgia, commercial surrogacy is legal, and regulations are extremely liberal. Affordable prices make Georgia an even more attractive alternative.
We hear from clinics who say they are struggling to keep up with demand, plus from a surrogate mother who says it has been life-changing for her financially. 

Producer and presenter: Khatia Shamanauri
(Image: A pregnant woman looking at her phone. Credit: Getty Images)

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