The first surrogacy program in Russia was implemented in 1995 in Saint Petersburg. Since that time public opinion of surrogacy has become much more positive. Approximately 1 000 babies are born each year with the use of surrogacy programs.
Here are some facts about surrogacy in Russia that you should know:
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Compensated surrogacy is legal
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Neither adoption, nor court ruling are required, except for cases with single intended parents
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The surrogate mother’s name is never listed on the birth certificate
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The surrogate mother irrevocably surrenders all rights to the child
In Russia patients with HIV, Hepatitis B & C can legally parent a child through surrogacy, given the following conditions:
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The patient is undergoing therapy to reach minimal/not detectable virus blood levels
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The sperm will be washed and kept at ideal temperatures
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The surrogate mother will sign voluntary informed consent of her participation in a gestational surrogacy program with infected patient
“Scandinavia AVA-PETER” Clinic is proud to announce successful collaboration with reliable partners – the team of the most experienced lawyers in reproductive medicine in Saint-Petersburg and surrogacy programs coordinators. That alliance offers patients an extensive database of surrogate mothers ready to be enrolled into a program at a desired time.