Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end
Summary
Ukraine has been a major place for paid surrogacy, especially for foreign couples. However, because of the war and concerns about exploitation, Ukraine’s parliament is considering new rules that would make it harder for foreigners to use Ukrainian surrogates and increase control over the industry.Key Facts
- Ukraine was the second largest country for commercial surrogacy after the United States before the war.
- Most intended parents using Ukrainian surrogacy clinics are from other countries (95%).
- The war in Ukraine has caused many people to lose jobs and money, leading some women to become surrogates for financial reasons.
- A Ukrainian surrogate typically earns about £12,500 ($17,000), roughly twice the average salary in Ukraine.
- The Ukrainian parliament is reviewing a bill to tighten regulations and likely ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy services.
- Critics say surrogacy clinics exploit poor women and treat children as products to be sold.
- Some surrogacy clinics have used advertisements that highlight people’s financial hardships to attract surrogates.
- Supporters of the bill argue Ukrainian women should not bear babies for foreigners during a time of low birth rates caused by the war.
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