Is Surrogacy Safe in Ukraine During the War?

Since 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many intended parents considering surrogacy have asked an important question: Is it still safe to pursue a surrogacy program in Ukraine during the war?

The reality is that surrogacy programs in Ukraine have continued to operate throughout the war, and thousands of international families have successfully welcomed their children during this period. At the same time, clinics have implemented additional safety measures and contingency planning to ensure the protection of surrogate mothers, newborns, and intended parents.

At BioTexCom, we were fully prepared for the invasion as we implemented the safety protocols after the first news about the potential threat.

Surrogacy Programs Continued Throughout the War

Despite the difficult circumstances caused by the war, Ukraine’s reproductive medicine sector has remained operational.

Many fertility clinics continued:

  • IVF procedures
  • embryo transfers
  • pregnancy monitoring
  • childbirth services.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 1,000 babies have been born through surrogacy programs at BioTexCom. These births involved intended parents from many different countries, including Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

The continuation of these programs demonstrates the resilience of Ukraine’s medical system and the experience of its fertility specialists.

International Media Coverage

The Ukrainian surrogacy industry has attracted significant international attention during the war. Major global media outlets have reported on how clinics, doctors, surrogate mothers, and intended parents adapted to the new reality.

Numerous reports and documentaries have shown:

  • newborn babies waiting for their parents during the early weeks of the war
  • surrogate mothers continuing pregnancies under challenging conditions
  • fertility clinics implementing emergency plans to ensure safe births.

These stories appeared in major international media outlets, including BBC, CNN, The New York Times, and Deutsche Welle, highlighting both the challenges and the determination of the people involved in surrogacy programs in Ukraine.

The coverage helped bring global attention to the fact that, even during wartime, families continued to be created through assisted reproduction.

Safety Measures Implemented by BioTexCom

After the invasion in 2022, we introduced additional safety protocols to protect surrogate mothers and newborn babies.

These measures include:

Careful regional planning

We do not accept the surrogate mothers from the potentially dangerous areas.

Protected medical facilities

We cooperate with maternity hospitals equipped with modern medical infrastructure and safety protocols.

Emergency contingency plans

Programs now often include backup options in case of unexpected developments, such as:

  • relocation of surrogate mothers
  • alternative delivery locations
  • coordination with nearby medical facilities.

Continuous communication with intended parents

International parents are kept informed throughout the pregnancy, with regular medical updates and planning for the birth and travel arrangements.

Ukraine’s Large Population and Surrogate Availability

One important advantage of Ukraine is its large population and established surrogacy infrastructure.

Ukraine has a population of more than 35 million people, which creates a broad pool of potential surrogate mothers. This allows clinics to maintain strict medical screening while still providing a reliable selection of candidates.

Compared with smaller countries offering surrogacy programs, this larger population helps ensure:

  • stable availability of surrogate mothers
  • shorter waiting times for matching
  • carefully selected candidates meeting medical and psychological criteria.

Legal Stability During the War

Another important point is that Ukraine’s surrogacy legislation has not changed during the war.

Ukrainian law continues to clearly regulate gestational surrogacy. According to national legislation:

  • the genetic parents are recognised as the legal parents of the child
  • the surrogate mother does not acquire parental rights
  • the intended parents are recorded directly on the birth certificate.

This legal clarity remains one of the key reasons international couples continue choosing Ukraine for surrogacy programs.

Travel and Logistics for Intended Parents

While medical programs have continued operating, travel logistics for international parents require additional planning.

Most intended parents now travel to Ukraine through neighbouring countries such as:

  • Poland
  • Moldova
  • Romania.

After the birth of the baby, parents typically stay in Ukraine for several weeks while completing:

  • birth registration
  • citizenship procedures
  • passport issuance for the child.

Experienced clinics assist families throughout this process.

Why Many Families Still Choose BioTexCom

Even during wartime, Ukraine continues to be one of the most important destinations for international surrogacy.

The country offers a unique combination of factors:

  • clear legal recognition of intended parents
  • experienced fertility specialists
  • established surrogacy programs
  • comparatively affordable costs
  • a large population providing a broad pool of surrogate mothers.

For many couples facing infertility, these factors make Ukraine one of the most accessible and reliable paths to parenthood.