Every program is different. This guide explains the main stages, what you may need to do and how Aurum coordinates the process. Medical treatment is provided by the partner clinic; legal requirements are reviewed for your circumstances.
Send an enquiry or contact us on WhatsApp. A coordinator discusses your goals and questions, explains our role and outlines the information needed for an initial review.
The relevant professionals review your medical history, family circumstances and citizenship. Requirements in Armenia and in the country where you plan to live with your child are considered before a program is recommended.
Your agreement sets out the services, fees, payment stages, exclusions and cancellation terms. Review them before signing. The surrogate's funds are held under the escrow arrangements described in your contract.
The partner clinic specifies the tests needed for your case and reviews the results. Some tests may be completed in your home country before travel. The doctors then prepare an individual treatment plan.
Your visit is planned around the treatment you need: egg retrieval, sperm collection and other appointments have different requirements. During this trip you sign a power of attorney (POA) so that we can handle the paperwork and organize your program on your behalf. The POA does not replace your personal informed consent to medical treatment, which you sign at the clinic.
Review the anonymous donor profiles available for your program, together with the screening information provided by the clinic, and discuss your preferences with your coordinator.
The clinic carries out IVF or ICSI and monitors embryo development, usually to day 5–6. Genetic testing for medical reasons and freezing may be considered where appropriate. Not every egg fertilizes, and not every embryo develops sufficiently for transfer or freezing.
The proposed surrogate, who already has her own child, completes the required medical, psychological and background screening before the program proceeds. The parties discuss expectations, communication, legal agreements and informed consent, and the agreement is notarized.
The clinic prepares the surrogate for transfer. The number of embryos (one or two) is decided by the clinic's doctor with the surrogate's informed consent, and the associated risks are discussed with the treating team. Intended parents do not usually need to attend this appointment.
The clinic usually schedules a blood test (hCG) about 10–14 days after transfer. The clinic interprets the result and explains any further testing or treatment. If the result is negative, the doctor reviews the cycle; any further attempt is subject to your medical plan and contract.
An early ultrasound is arranged at the time recommended by the treating doctor, often around 6–7 weeks of pregnancy. It assesses the pregnancy’s location and development, including cardiac activity when detectable. Further scans may be needed.
The obstetric team sets an individual care plan, including appointments, scans and tests such as first-trimester screening and NIPT, the 20-week anatomy scan and CTG monitoring in late pregnancy. Your coordinator organizes updates at agreed intervals, usually monthly. Calls with the surrogate may be arranged where both sides agree.
Plan your visit and begin the documentation required by the relevant authorities. Embassy or consular requirements should be checked early, as citizenship, parentage and travel documents involve separate procedures.
The maternity team at a Yerevan hospital manages the birth and the care of the surrogate and newborn. Your coordinator helps plan your arrival and hospital arrangements, subject to medical circumstances and hospital policy.
The legal team explains the DNA testing and registration procedures that apply to your case and the documents required. Translations and an apostille are arranged where required.
Apply for your child’s passport or other travel document through the relevant authority. Before booking the return journey, confirm the documentation, airline requirements and your baby’s fitness to travel with the appropriate professionals.
Tell us about your circumstances. A coordinator will explain the initial assessment and help you understand which options may be available.
Request a Free ConsultationContact Us on WhatsAppTiming note: a typical planning range is 12–24 months from the first consultation. Some stages run in parallel. Timings depend on medical results, matching, treatment attempts and document processing; they are not guaranteed deadlines.
Short answers to the questions intended parents ask us most often before they start a program in Armenia.
A typical planning range is 12–24 months from the first consultation. Matching, medical results, treatment attempts and document processing can affect the timeline. Your coordinator will explain the assumptions behind your individual plan.
Your contract should identify the payment stages, recipients and any escrow arrangements. Funds for the surrogate's compensation and pregnancy expenses are held under the escrow arrangements described in your contract. Review the release conditions, exclusions and cancellation terms before committing.
Many intended parents make one visit for treatment or sample collection and another around the birth. Some steps may be completed at home or arranged through an approved transport provider. Your clinic and coordinator will explain what applies to you.
This depends on the program and the legal requirements that apply to you. For foreign intended parents in a surrogacy program, at least one parent must be genetically related to the child, so donor eggs and donor sperm cannot both be used. Request an individual medical and legal review before choosing a route.
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