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 reports: 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.
This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Georgia and Russia.
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