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Reproductive medicine method - uterus transplantationUterine transplantation is a surgical procedure that allows a woman...
19/11/2025

Reproductive medicine method - uterus transplantation
Uterine transplantation is a surgical procedure that allows a woman with an absent or non-functioning uterus to carry and give birth to a child.

Uterine transplantation process
👉 The uterus donor can be a living relative of the woman (most often a mother, sister or aunt) or a stranger. Surgical removal of the uterus from a donor is a complex procedure, because its main task is to preserve all the blood vessels that nourish the uterus. The operation lasts 10-12 hours. At this time, the recipient is prepared for transplantation. The transplantation process also lasts quite a long time. After uterine transplantation, the woman begins to take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent organ rejection.

👉 When the uterus takes root and its blood supply is fully restored, the embryo transfer procedure is performed. Pregnancy takes place under the close supervision of doctors. Delivery is by cesarean section to avoid straining the transplanted uterus and causing bleeding. After the baby is born, the transplanted uterus is usually removed to stop taking immunosuppressive drugs.

Success of uterus transplants
👉 The first successful uterus transplant took place in Sweden in 2013, and the first baby was born after such an operation in 2014. Since then, more than 100 uterus transplants have been performed worldwide and more than 70 babies have been born.

Disadvantages and risks of uterus transplants
👉 The operation to remove the uterus is a serious surgical intervention and carries certain risks for the donor. Of course, the risks can also affect the recipient. For example, taking immunosuppressive drugs can have side effects. Pregnancy after a uterus transplant is always considered a high-risk pregnancy and requires careful monitoring.

‼️Surrogacy and uterus transplantation are two radically different approaches to infertility treatment. They can be comparable in cost, but differ significantly in risks for the donor, recipient, and child. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, but as of today, surrogacy is considered a more developed and effective option.

Artificial uterus (exo-uterus): prospects and technologies An artificial womb (exowomb) is a technology currently under ...
06/11/2025

Artificial uterus (exo-uterus): prospects and technologies

An artificial womb (exowomb) is a technology currently under active development. In the future, it could potentially solve many problems related to infertility, premature birth, and other complications of pregnancy. At this time, it is not a widely available medical procedure, but rather a field of scientific research with a promising future.

An exowomb is a device designed to create conditions similar to natural ones in which an embryo can develop. An artificial womb must provide the factors necessary for foetal growth and development:
• Circulation of blood or its substitutes to provide the embryo with oxygen and nutrients.
• Maintenance of the hormonal balance necessary for foetal development.

There are several approaches to creating such systems.

1️⃣ The first approach is the extracorporeal life support system (ECLS). This technology is closest to clinical application. It is designed to support the life of a foetus that has already formed but was born prematurely. ECLS includes a system for oxygenating the blood and maintaining its circulation, as well as creating conditions that imitate the womb.

2️⃣ The second approach is a system for culturing embryos in the early stages. This approach aims to support the development of the embryo from the early stages after fertilisation to implantation into the uterus. The key tasks here are to provide the embryo with nutrients, create an optimal environment and simulate the hormonal background.

3️⃣ The third approach is a completely artificial womb. This is the most complex and, as yet, hypothetical option, which involves creating a completely artificial environment for foetal development from the moment the embryo is created until the baby is born.
The artificial womb is a promising but still experimental technology. Despite significant progress in research, it is still a long way from widespread clinical application. Firstly, specialists need to continue their scientific research. Secondly, a broad public debate is needed to discuss the ethical and social aspects of this new technology.

Using your own frozen embryos: what you need to knowIn our Agency's surrogacy programmes, potential parents can use thei...
03/10/2025

Using your own frozen embryos: what you need to know

In our Agency's surrogacy programmes, potential parents can use their own frozen embryos stored in another country. However, this process requires approval from our Agency, which confirms its readiness to accept the embryos, as well as proper documentation from the transport company, which guarantees the correct conditions of transport.

What needs to be done?

1. Contact of the storage clinic 👉 First, parents need to contact the clinic where the embryos are stored. It is important to clarify what requirements they have for the transfer of embryos (documents, procedures).
2. Coordination with the Agency 👉 After that, you need to contact our Agency to arrange all the legal and logistical details.
3. Organisation of transportation 👉 A specialised transport company will ensure the transportation of embryos in accordance with established safety standards.

Why is proper transport so important?
Embryos are very sensitive to external conditions. Here are the main risks of improper transport:
• Temperature 👉 Even slight deviations can damage embryos, so they must be stored in cryocontainers with liquid nitrogen at -196°C.
• Mechanical damage 👉 Vibrations, shocks, X-ray screening at airports, or improper packaging can affect the integrity of the embryo.
• Delivery time and conditions 👉 Long transport times or delays (at borders or airports) increase the risks.
• Monitoring 👉 Lack of temperature control during transport can lead to imperceptible loss of embryo quality.

Cost of the procedure
Proper organisation of embryo transport is a complex process, and the price of transport varies from €2,000 and above, depending on the country.
Proper transport of embryos is key to preserving their viability. Compliance with all requirements and cooperation with professional companies will help ensure a successful outcome. If you have any questions, our Agency is always ready to help you with all organisational matters.

Surrogacy for parents with a history of cancerA history of cancer can indeed be a reason to turn to surrogacy as one of ...
11/09/2025

Surrogacy for parents with a history of cancer

A history of cancer can indeed be a reason to turn to surrogacy as one of the possible ways to parenthood. However, this process has many nuances, and it is important to understand some of its details.

Effects of chemotherapy
1. Women:
👉 After chemotherapy, eggs often lose their fertilisation capacity. Although they can be retrieved by puncture, they are usually no longer viable for use in artificial insemination programmes. This is due to irreversible changes that are still not well understood, but in our practice we have not seen cases of successful use of eggs after chemotherapy.

2. Men:
👉 S***m cells are more resistant to the effects of chemotherapy, and it is often possible to use them for fertilisation. However, it is also important to take into account many factors, and additional examinations of the biomaterial are necessary.

What do you need to know?
If you have a history of cancer, you need to:
- Provide all medical documents confirming the diagnosis and describing the course of treatment.
- Consult with reproductive and embryologists. They will assess whether it is possible to use your biomaterial and whether it will be safe for your health and the health of the unborn child.
Individual approach

We do not prescribe treatment or conduct surrogacy programmes without a thorough examination of the situation to avoid health risks. In some cases, if the use of your own biomaterial is not possible, we will consider all possible alternatives together with you.

👉 👉 The decision in such situations is always made individually, taking into account all medical indicators and recommendations of doctors. Contact our Agency for a consultation, and we will help you find the best way to achieve your dream of becoming parents.

Surrogate mother coordinators: who are they and what role do they play?The decision to become a surrogate mother can cau...
21/08/2025

Surrogate mother coordinators: who are they and what role do they play?

The decision to become a surrogate mother can cause a woman to have various concerns. One of them is the fear of being left alone in case of health complications. However, in our Agency, we create all the conditions to provide full support to every woman who participates in the surrogacy programme.

When the initial ultrasound confirms pregnancy, a personal coordinator is assigned to the surrogate mother. This is a woman who has had experience of surrogacy herself and has a good understanding of all aspects of the process. From the moment the pregnancy is confirmed until the birth, the coordinator will be in touch to help resolve any questions or concerns about the pregnancy, such as in case of illness or anxiety. After the birth, she will help the surrogate mother to return home from Europe safely.

The role of the coordinator

👉 The coordinator does not interfere with the surrogate's privacy, nor does she control her personal relationships or daily activities. Her task is to support and assist where and when needed.

👉 However, this does not relieve the surrogate mother of her responsibility to follow the doctors' recommendations in good faith. For example, if doctors indicate the need for changes in diet, physical activity, or restrictions on certain activities (for example, s*xual activity in case of a threat of miscarriage), this is done to maintain the health of both the mother and the child. The coordinator will help the surrogate mother to cope with these recommendations, explain their importance and support her in difficult situations.
Caring for health

🤣 Following medical recommendations is not a restriction of freedom, but a concern for the health of the woman and the child. For example, in case of rapid weight gain, swelling or high blood pressure, the woman may need to adjust her diet, take more walks in the fresh air or even go to the swimming pool. This approach helps to avoid complications and ensures a comfortable pregnancy.

👉 Surrogacy is a responsibility. It does not mean that a woman can completely relax and avoid physical activity. On the contrary, a healthy lifestyle contributes to the healthy development of the baby and the good condition of the pregnant woman.

Unforeseen situations

👉 Life is unpredictable, and if a surrogate mother faces very serious difficulties, she can always contact her coordinator. The Agency will do everything within its power to provide the necessary assistance.
👉 The surrogate's personal boundaries remain inviolable and we respect her right to privacy. Our main goal is to provide her with a comfortable and safe way to give birth to a healthy child, maintaining personal mental and physical health.

How the embryo transfer process worksThe process of transporting embryos from one city (country) to another involves sev...
30/07/2025

How the embryo transfer process works

The process of transporting embryos from one city (country) to another involves several important steps and requires strict adherence to precautions to ensure their safety and viability. Embryos are extremely sensitive to environmental changes, including temperature, humidity, light and mechanical stress.

Read more about all the aspects of this process

✅ It all starts with cryopreservation. The embryos are subjected to vitrification, an ultra-fast freezing method that prevents the formation of ice crystals that can damage cells. Each embryo is labelled and placed in an individual sterile straw. Each such tank is labelled with a unique identification number that corresponds to the patient's documentation.

✅ Packaging and transport environment. The straws with embryos are placed in special protective tubes or cannulas. For transportation, a Dewar vessel is used - a special container with liquid nitrogen that maintains an ultra-low temperature (-196°C). This is the temperature required to keep embryos frozen. Temperature sensors are installed inside the container to monitor the temperature during the entire transport. The temperature data is recorded and stored. The Dewar container is securely packaged to prevent mechanical damage during transport.

✅ Organisation of transportation. A specialised company is selected that has experience in transporting cryomaterials and guarantees compliance with temperature conditions and safety regulations. The optimal route is developed and the journey time is calculated taking into account possible delays. In some cases, a courier may be required to accompany the container, who will be responsible for the safety of the container and compliance with all transportation rules.

✅ Embryo collection at the recipient clinic. After the container arrives at the clinic where IVF will be performed, the accompanying documentation, compliance with identification numbers, the integrity of the Dewar container and the level of liquid nitrogen are thoroughly checked.
Important points
Time is a critical factor. The faster the transport, the lower the risk of unforeseen situations.

Who is a surrogate mother coordinator?The surrogacy programme is a rather lengthy process, so parents often worry that t...
10/07/2025

Who is a surrogate mother coordinator?

The surrogacy programme is a rather lengthy process, so parents often worry that the surrogate mother may find herself in a difficult situation, which could negatively affect the future child. However, such fears are unfounded. Your surrogate mother is always under our close supervision and with our support. We provide her with all the necessary conditions for physical and psychological comfort. No situation is left unattended, because we care about both the surrogate mother and the health of the child.
👉 Throughout the entire period of cooperation, our Agency provides the surrogate mother with full support, from the moment of the first contact to the completion of the programme. This includes the period after the birth of the child, when the surrogate mother returns home.
Constant support and personal assistance
Each surrogate mother is assigned a personal coordinator after being accepted into the programme. This is a woman who is available around the clock.
👉 The coordinator helps to resolve any issues: from consultations in case of illness or alarming symptoms to life situations, such as helping in case of illness of the surrogate mother's own child. We understand the importance of the surrogate mother's psychological comfort and mental health for a successful pregnancy.
👉 Our approach is based on care and trust: we do not interfere in personal life, but we are always ready to provide support.
Doctor's recommendations and limits of responsibility
Established personal boundaries do not mean that we do nothing and just wait for a call from the surrogate mother.
👉 We communicate regularly and provide the necessary recommendations. All actions are carried out delicately and with respect for her privacy, without interfering in her personal life. We work with doctors who provide professional recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, and other aspects. For example, if the mother is gaining weight rapidly, the doctor may recommend dietary adjustments. In case of a health threat or in the early stages of pregnancy, the doctor may recommend limiting s*xual activity, etc.
👉 At the same time, we strictly adhere to ethical standards and legislation. The personal boundaries of the surrogate mother remain inviolable, and we do not interfere in her private life without urgent need.
Always there
We are always there for the surrogate mother, supporting her at every stage of the programme. We help to resolve difficult situations and provide the necessary attention and care.
👉 Our goal is to create comfortable conditions, ensure a safe pregnancy and promote the emotional well-being of every woman who has entrusted herself to participate in such an important mission.

Who are surrogate mothers?Most recipients undergoing a surrogacy programme are interested to know who their saviour is. ...
03/07/2025

Who are surrogate mothers?

Most recipients undergoing a surrogacy programme are interested to know who their saviour is. Where does she live, does she have children, what kind of lifestyle does she lead, etc.

✅ 1. A surrogate mother is a single woman with or without a child

According to our observations, we are most often approached by divorced women or women who, due to life circumstances, are left alone with a child or children. For them, surrogacy is an opportunity to find a way out of a temporary situation by getting a base - a regular salary and housing. At the end of the programme, surrogates receive a substantial payment, which for most of them becomes a start to buying their own housing.
During the programme, many of them acquire new skills or online education, for example, in SMM or targeting, accounting, which allows them to combine the surrogacy programme, their own children and remote work.
Most of these candidates complete 2-3 programmes with us.

✅ 2. A surrogate mother is a married woman

👉 Surrogate mothers are most often women who want to support themselves and their children in difficult times or are looking for an opportunity to lay the foundation for a new start in life. Regardless of their marital status, they are always adequate, happy girls who have a certain level of education, lead a responsible lifestyle, and have their own children.
You can always communicate with your surrogate mother both before and during the programme - most of them will be happy if you ask about her well-being and send her greetings.

An average portrait of a surrogate mother from our agencySurrogate mothers (SMs) of our agency are always adult women un...
16/05/2025

An average portrait of a surrogate mother from our agency

Surrogate mothers (SMs) of our agency are always adult women under the age of 41 who have their own children.
Most of the SMs in our agency are women who have already worked with us before. They often start out as egg donors and later, due to personal circumstances or age, move on to a surrogacy programme. The cooperation can last for several years. Many of these women stay with us for a long time, seeing surrogacy as their chance to improve their lives. The average number of times a woman participates in the programme is two to three times.

Who are our surrogate mothers

Often, our SMs are single women or those who have a partner whom they cannot fully rely on in financial matters. For example, in cases where a woman realises that her partner will not be able to provide for the purchase of an apartment or pay for the children's education. Sometimes women come to us because they need to provide medical treatment for their loved ones. We had a case when a SM took part in the programme to raise funds for an operation for her son, who could lose his eyesight.

Combining surrogacy and work

It is important to note that our surrogate mothers are mostly active women who do not limit themselves to participation in the programme. Most of them continue to work. This is most often remote work - logistics, translations, website promotion, accounting, etc. Although these activities usually do not generate much income, they help women remain financially independent, maintain their professional skills and vitality.

There are women with offline jobs among the SMs. For example, cashiers in shops, pre-school teachers, primary school teachers. There are also housewives who have husbands who support the family, but their salaries do not allow them to buy real estate.

👉 We would like to clarify that we have clear requirements for the work of surrogate mothers. Women who work in heavy or physically demanding positions must change their jobs to avoid possible risks to themselves and the child. This is an important criterion for our selection, as the woman's health and the child's safety always come first.

We understand that our interaction with the SM may last for more than a year. The programme includes the period of pregnancy, preparation for it, and the process of legalising the newborn. Therefore, it is important for us to make sure that we are dealing with an adequate and responsible person who will not create any difficulties.

Openness in cooperation with parents

To summarise, the women who participate in our programmes have a stable social and financial situation, are self-sufficient and responsible.

Our agency ensures transparency at all stages for expectant parents. You can get information about your potential SM, see her CV and photos. You can even talk to her personally if it is important to you.
We carefully select our SMs to make the process easier for both ourselves and the future parents. You can be sure that we will never approve a candidate who could cause problems in the future either for the agency or for the biological parents.

The role of technology in improving ART methodsIn recent years, no fundamentally new techniques have emerged in the fiel...
30/04/2025

The role of technology in improving ART methods

In recent years, no fundamentally new techniques have emerged in the field of reproductive technologies, however the existing ones have been significantly improved.

Our clinic has been working in the field of surrogacy since the early 2000s. At that time scientists made major discoveries that can be called ‘breakthroughs’ in reproductive medicine. One of the most important achievements was the development of freezing technology, which significantly changed the approach to artificial insemination.

Two decades ago, high-quality embryo freezing practically did not exist. In cases where a woman's stimulation resulted in, for example, 20 embryos, they had to be implanted immediately. This was primarily to avoid the risk of embryo loss during freezing. This often led to multiple pregnancies - sometimes 4-5-6 embryos survived. In such cases, it was necessary to reduce the number of embryos, which could sometimes lead to the loss of the entire pregnancy.

Modern vitrification technology ensures almost 99% of successful embryo storage. This is an impressive figure, although it can vary depending on the quality of the source material. Thus, if a woman's stimulation results in 20 eggs and IVF produces the same number of embryos, it is highly likely that most of them will be preserved after freezing and thawing. This minimises the need for simultaneous transfer of a large number of embryos.

A technique for rapid freezing without the formation of ice crystals
Vitrification is a new approach to freezing embryos, in which the process lasts for a very short time, reminiscent of ‘shock’ freezing. In this case, the material becomes glassy, and there are no ice crystals in the tissues, which can damage the cells. This significantly increases the survival rate of embryos compared to the classic, long-term freezing process.

Thanks to vitrification, modern clinics can effectively store both embryos and eggs. Previously, classical freezing allowed only 25-35% of eggs to be preserved, even in healthy young women. This significantly limited the chances of successful fertilisation after thawing. Instead, vitrification preserves about 80-85% of eggs, which increases the efficiency of fertilisation procedures.👉 It is thanks to the improvement of embryo and egg freezing methods that technological developments in the field of reproductive medicine have enabled the current significant progress in surrogacy.

Programme for single male fathersIn today's society, the issue of assisted parenthood is becoming increasingly relevant....
23/03/2025

Programme for single male fathers

In today's society, the issue of assisted parenthood is becoming increasingly relevant. However, single men who dream of becoming fathers often face obstacles even now. Most surrogacy agencies are focused on couples, which can create the impression of discrimination for those who wish to raise a child on their own.

Unfortunately, in many countries, legislation does not always support the possibility of surrogacy for single men, which significantly limits their chances of becoming parents. For such cases, we have developed a special programme where the initial and final stages take place in Eastern Europe, which is most convenient for our patients.

The main principle of this programme is gestational surrogacy. This means that the surrogate has no biological connection to the child she is carrying. The patient chooses an egg donor according to his own criteria, after which the girl's eggs are fertilised in the laboratory with the s***m of the future father. The embryo is then transferred to a surrogate mother.

According to European law, the woman who gave birth to the child is recorded as the mother on the birth certificate. The father is the child's biological father.

After the birth, he takes the child and receives a birth certificate. Then, if necessary, the father can file a lawsuit to deprive the surrogate mother of her parental rights. We, for our part, provide the father with full legal support and all the necessary documents to obtain sole rights to the child.

If you would like to know the cost of the programme or have any other questions, please contact us on WhatsApp +980955654864

Standard and guaranteed surrogacy programme for parentsFuture parents can choose between two types of surrogacy programm...
14/03/2025

Standard and guaranteed surrogacy programme for parents

Future parents can choose between two types of surrogacy programmes: a standard package and a guaranteed package. These programmes differ in the number of IVF (in vitro fertilisation) attempts and the total cost.

Standard package

The cost of the standard programme includes one IVF and one embryo transfer. If the pregnancy does not occur on the first attempt, each subsequent embryo transfer will cost the parents an additional 2000 euros. If the pregnancy occurs but is interrupted, the parents are obliged to pay compensation to the surrogate mother for damage to her health.

Guaranteed package

This programme is chosen by those who want to pay once and avoid additional costs for risks. The programme is suitable for various forms of parenting, except for couples using donor eggs.

The guaranteed programme package includes

- an unlimited number of IVF attempts and embryo transfers
- an unlimited number of donor and surrogate mother replacements
- repeating the programme without additional payments in case of pregnancy termination at any time

Dear parents, remember that you are not alone - our team supports you at every stage of the process. We do our best to make your dreams of parenthood come true. Your strength, patience and love for your unborn child are the main things that lead you to success.

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