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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…

  • Olga and Daniel, German-Russian couple, sought surrogacy in Georgia
  • Georgia hosts 3,000 surrogate mothers, producing 5,000 children
  • Surrogacy costs €45,000 to €55,000, with regulatory concerns

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