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Surrogacy is illegal in many countries, including France. However, some countries like Belgium, Ukraine or Canada allow this practice under certain conditions. This article explores the legal destinations for those looking to expand their family through a surrogate mother.

For couples having difficulties with childbearing, finding an egg donor in Europe is often very problematic. In a number of countries (Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands), donor anonymity is excluded, since according to the law, parents must provide full information about the donor at the first request of their child who has reached the age of 18 years. In Austria, Germany, Switzerland, egg donation is prohibited.

For couples having difficulties with childbearing, finding an egg donor in Europe is often very problematic. In a number of countries (Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands), donor anonymity is excluded, since according to the law, parents must provide full information about the donor at the first request of their child who has reached the age of 18 years. In Austria, Germany, Switzerland, egg donation is prohibited.

The Feskov Human Reproduction Group blog, which covers reproduction issues, has a large audience. Our readers have repeatedly expressed the desire to receive information on the topic - “Surrogacy in the UK”. For whom is the service available? Are there any legal restrictions?

Thanks to the rapid evolution of reproductive innovations and the assistance of the state, over the past two decades Ukraine has become a real “mecca” for people from all over the world who want to find parental happiness. This was facilitated by favorable legal conditions under which legislation fully observes the interests of genetic parents and legitimizes the services of surrogate mothers and donors.

Surrogacy is an inexhaustible source of disagreement, both at the domestic and global levels. Opponents insist on the abnormality of this method of reproduction, although what can  may be more normal than the desire of a married couple to raise their baby. At the Center for Human Reproduction  of prof. Feskov A.M. know everything about it.

Why is surrogate motherhood prohibited in Europe?

Surrogate motherhood is one of the most advanced medical technologies, because with this service, couples diagnosed with "infertility" can fulfill their dream of having a baby. But despite this, in many European countries there is still a ban on the use of this reproductive method. Or, surrogate motherhood is allowed with great restrictions, which creates difficulties for those who would like to use this service.

The attitude to surrogate motherhood in European countries is rather ambiguous. Surrogate motherhood is a unique reproductive technology that allows to have a child in families where the woman is unable to bear it. For many married couples this is the only chance to give birth to their own child.

In 2024, new prices are fixed in European countries where surrogacy is practised. These are the countries of Great Britain, the Netherlands, Greece, Belgium, Ukraine. The minimum price for the guaranteed service is 35000 euros. The amount of compensation for the services of a surrogate mother starts from 15000 euros.