Many same-sex couples in China have been in stable relationships for years and hope to welcome a child into their family. Because there is currently limited access to assisted reproductive services for same-sex couples domestically, some begin exploring overseas IVF and surrogacy options, including Georgia.
For families considering overseas surrogacy, cost is naturally one of the most important concerns. Here, Jiabao Libao takes a closer look at the question: How much does surrogacy in Georgia cost for lesbian couples?
1. Determine the Reproductive Plan First
The first step is to review both partners’ ages, AMH levels, antral follicle counts, uterine conditions, and any previous fertility treatment records.
Lesbian couples also need to decide which partner will provide the eggs and whether either partner is medically able and legally eligible to carry the pregnancy herself.
The reproductive plan will directly affect the medical procedures required and the overall budget.
2. Match With a Sperm Donor and Gestational Carrier
Once the treatment plan has been determined, the matching process can begin.
A clinic or service provider may help identify a suitable sperm donor and, where legally permitted and medically necessary, a gestational carrier.
Gestational carriers are generally expected to have previously given birth to at least one healthy child and to pass appropriate medical and psychological screening before entering a program.
3. Complete Legal Agreements and Notarization
After matching is completed, the parties will need to prepare and sign the relevant legal agreements in accordance with current Georgian law.
These agreements may address the rights and responsibilities of each party, payment arrangements, medical decision-making, pregnancy-related responsibilities, and procedures for unexpected circumstances.
Because legal recognition of intended parenthood can vary according to family structure, nationality, and current regulations, lesbian couples should obtain independent legal advice before beginning treatment.
4. Medical Procedures: Ovarian Stimulation, Egg Retrieval, Fertilization, and Embryo Transfer
Once the necessary legal preparations are complete, the medical process begins.
The partner providing the eggs undergoes ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval. The eggs are then fertilized in the laboratory using donor sperm, followed by embryo culture.
Once embryos reach the blastocyst stage, preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) may be considered when medically appropriate.
If a gestational carrier is involved, a suitable embryo is then transferred after the carrier completes the necessary endometrial preparation.
5. Pregnancy, Delivery, and Post-Birth Documentation
After pregnancy is confirmed, the gestational carrier enters routine prenatal care and pregnancy monitoring.
The intended parents generally need to arrive before the expected delivery date so they can prepare for the baby’s birth and the subsequent administrative procedures.
After delivery, the required steps may include obtaining the birth certificate, completing notarization or authentication, and applying for the baby’s passport, travel document, or other nationality-related paperwork.
The exact process depends on the intended parents’ nationality and the current legal requirements in Georgia.
Overall, for lesbian couples who are legally eligible for a complete IVF, gestational surrogacy, pregnancy management, delivery, and documentation program in Georgia, RMB 500,000 to RMB 700,000 may be used as a broad reference budget.
The actual cost will depend on factors such as the treatment plan, whether donor sperm is required, whether a gestational carrier is involved, the number of IVF cycles, medical expenses during pregnancy, legal services, and post-birth documentation.
If you are interested in learning more about surrogacy in Georgia, you can contact us for further information. We can explain the general process and help you better understand the potential medical, legal, and financial considerations involved.
