WorldPingSurrogacy in Georgia is booming, but at what cost?
What happened
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 industry.
Key facts
- Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:45:00 UTC.
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