Reviews

After going through a rough IVF journey that ended in a stillbirth in November 2024, I thought that my dream of having a second baby was lost. We didn’t have the resources for a local surrogacy journey and although the idea of an international journey was very scary it was our only option. We looked at many options both locations and companies but IVMED stood out because not only did we know someone that had a great experience with them but also because of their attentiveness to us and all our questions when we initiated communication with them. They did not over sell, and did not push, they answered us and let us decide!
Our contact was always responsive and accommodating to us throughout our journey, even through my many anxieties as my past experience made the process extra scary and emotional.

To our great joy, we welcomed our sweet baby girl in early January. She came almost 2 weeks early via an emergency C-section, which although stressful, was a true miracle. Not only did we get there early, on an initial recommendation of our contact, we were there for the 38 week check up which showed the need for her urgent delivery to this world.

After the delivery, the agency provided us with immense supported as they helped us navigate the embassy process. We also happened to be in Kiev at the peak of war escalation, which they helped us navigate and make us feel as safe as they could while there and help us plan out a safe exit!

I would sincerely recommend IVMED to anyone looking into surrogacy in Ukraine!

After meeting with numerous surrogacy agencies in Kyiv in 2019, we were emotionally exhausted and close to giving up. IVMed was the final agency we visited, and from the very first meeting, we knew they were different. Their professionalism, transparency, and genuine compassion immediately set them apart, and for the first time, we felt a sense of trust and calm in what had been an overwhelming process.

We chose IVMed as our agency in 2019 undergoing two journeys so far! From the moment we met their team, we knew this was the agency for us. There was an immediate sense of trust, professionalism, and genuine care that stood out from every other agency we had encountered.

We began our first journey with IVMed in 2020 and welcomed our daughter, Delilah-Grace on Nov. 15 2020. In 2025, we returned for our second journey and in 2026 welcomed our daughter, Devina-Mae. Across both experiences, IVMed was consistent, compassionate, and deeply committed at every stage. They were present during the most vulnerable moments and treated our family’s journey with the respect and integrity it deserved. We will always be grateful to IVMed and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone considering surrogacy.

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Our adventure with IVMED was a real success. We don’t regret choosing this clinic for a single moment. Professionalism and seriousness are the key words at IVMED. We were very well received and supported from our first appointment and throughout the entire process. 10 days ago, the three of us returned home to our great joy. Thanks to IVMED, we have a beautiful little girl who has brought light into our home. We would like to thank the entire team, especially Nikolai, Alexandra, and Olena, for their help and presence at our side during the best moments of our lives. The entire team was extremely present, reassuring, and attentive whenever we needed them. Thank you again to IVMED for making our life’s dream come true.

We have just returned home after our surrogacy journey with IVMED.
IVMED’s professionalism, efficiency, communication, compassion and kindness were second to none. They truly do their utmost to ensure that everything goes well on your journey. Even with the current situation in the Ukraine, they went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe and were able to enjoy our newborn. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

We just got home to Ireland from our 2nd journey in the Ukraine with Ivmed. We cannot recommend ivmed enough. The professionalism is second to none. Alexandra was our coordinator. An angel We had the most amazing relationship with Alexandra. We never had to feel anxious about the process because she always kept us notified. We had a lovely apartment in Kyiv with all the amenities we needed around us. Our exit process was so quick from the ivmed point of view. Within a few days we had everything ready and then we just had to wait for our own department of Foreign Affairs to do their checks. I am so happy we found ivmed & could do recommend enough

We decided to start the process with IVMED in mid-2024. Despite the complicated situation in Ukraine, everything went very smoothly, largely thanks to the extremely competent and efficient team, Krystyna and Olha, who managed our case. They ensured that, despite many uncertainties, our stay and return to our country with our baby girl, born in May 2025, were as quick and seamless as possible, with no surprises.

We would absolutely recommend IVMED to any future parents who may be considering going through the surrogacy process.

I’m writing this review definitely a little too late but thought this might help and reassure other intended parents considering IVMED that they’ve indeed made a good decision. I’m not sure where to begin as our journey has truly been one of many, many years of struggling to carry a baby (or two).

My husband’s and my decision to use a surrogate wasn’t made lightly as neither of us had any clue about what to expect. Thus the long and very laborious process started with researching firstly which country we would do this in and secondly which agency we would ultimately use, considering costs, laws, quality of treatment and doctors, embryologists and surrogates.

Our first option was the US which is where we were living at the time but after researching and speaking to over 80 agencies there (and personally interviewed about 70 surrogates) as well as dozens of parents who’d gone through the process. We found that not only the costs were sky high but having to navigate the state-by-state differences in surrogacy laws was a bit of a nightmare. A further issue was the ‘quality’ of surrogates I interviewed, whether it was their age, BMI, diet or circumstances. Exercise, vegetables, fruit and seafood seem to be rather limited or indeed non-existent in their lifestyle and diet not to mention more than a few horror stories so we decided not to go ahead there.

We then started a worldwide search which involved about a dozen countries (having done IVF in half of them without success) and re-visited most of them for surrogacy. It took us a few years but my husband and I compiled a very extensive database comparing packages, costs, success rates etc etc of our final selection of agencies/clinics which focused on Ukraine and research wise we found to be the best. (I even had the best dental treatment in Kyiv while I was there which was a fraction of the cost it would’ve been elsewhere, apparently a lot of students go there rather than the US to study as they are affordable and very good). We then personally visited about 10 clinics in Kyiv pre-COVID, spoke to doctors, embryologists, lawyers, coordinators, considered packages as they varied hugely and ultimately assessed success rates taking all these factors into consideration. We ultimately went with IVMED and their Guaranteed Live Birth Package whereas a lot of other clinics offer a ‘Guaranteed Heart Beat’ rather than Live Birth so that was meaningless to us. The minute we visited IVMED and saw the quality of those individuals and their lab, it was truly second to none but we still proceeded to go ahead with our assessment to be 100% sure we were making the right choice. Once we had our surrogacy documents looked at by a few independent lawyers who confirmed their reasonableness we knew we were making the right choice. We were given 4 surrogates to choose from as we wanted 2 surrogates, concerned that one surrogate giving birth to twins has its risks and after many years of trying we wanted to minimize any of those possible risks. Honestly, we would’ve been happy with any one of those ladies. All 4 were university educated and very straight forward which we liked and was in stark contrast to the US surrogates who ‘seemed’ to be doing it altruistically……

Our journey started and the coordinators were more than happy to accommodate us with the extra vitamins I wanted them to take after Dr Strelko assessed them. Alexandra, Nadiia, Olga and the team were quick to respond, they were always available via a WhatsApp group specifically for our journey. Birol the embryologist and his entire team were amazing as well. We were sent ultrasounds and I had those assessed independently as well- we weren’t taking any chances and were reassured by my gynecologists in Dubai and the US that IVMED were doing more than what they did during pregnancies!

My son was born a day after we arrived, a little early but his weight and health was totally normal as if he was full term. My daughter was born 6 weeks later so had time to get accustomed to having a newborn. We’d already done multiple courses about raising a newborn with our US hospital but more than that we found some wonderful live-in neo-natal nurses who took turns at helping us with our little arrivals. Nurses are affordable in Ukraine so would highly recommend any help one could get as it can be overwhelming especially with two babies. The pediatrician assigned to us by the clinic to assess the babies growth and development which is also part of the package was also exceptional. Ukrainian law states they have to have their licenses reassessed every so often and she had to study hard yet again to prove she was up to scratch. I’ve never heard that before in any other country. So a few times she wasn’t available due to being assessed but we found a couple of other fantastic pediatricians and other GPs and specialists next door to the building we were living in which was very convenient so my husband and I had our own check ups there as well.

The exit process went smoothly and our lawyer was wonderful with all the paperwork. The only things that took time was getting the babies Australian passports which was a struggle due to COVID as all citizenship issues had been consolidated in Hobart for all prospective citizens and newborns (as opposed to Warsaw and London). We received a phone call early one morning from Canberra Foreign Office asking when we were leaving Kiev. When we said we had no idea as we did not have passports, a serious conversation was had by Canberra to Hobart, and citizenship was steam rolled through, allowing Kyiv and Warsaw consulates to act super promptly to get emergency passports issued. So we were able to leave Kyiv about a week before the invasion. We would’ve gladly stayed there longer to experience the culture and life there but sadly had to leave after 6 months. We did take 2 of our nurses with us to Greece to help out there which was great, then when they went back to their families after a few months we had one of our other prior ones come over to help us as well.

We are still in touch with them as they always ask about our kids and likewise still in contact with our surrogate mothers who are wonderful individuals. Both surrogates told us we helped them with their debts and buying their small apartments. I think now Ukrainians need support more than ever and if I were to do this journey again, there would be no hesitation in our minds to go through IVMED.

My husband and I will be indebted to IVMED forever for being the vessel of these precious little ones (who are not so little anymore) I couldn’t have wished for a better result.

We went to Ivmed 2021 October and were very impressed with how we were treated by doctors and staff. Due to the war, we took a break but were updated on the status of our embryos and how they were brought to safety. After discussions with the coordinator in 2023, we chose the chance with one attempt after being given different options on how it could be resolved in a safe and good way. We succeeded on the first attempt and went there February 2024 we were very confident with the process and our coordinator kept us updated at all times so we could feel safe. Solved our exit process very quickly together with their lawyer. They have changed our lives in a way we never thought could happen. Very professional and very well received by all the staff at the clinic and the hospital after the birth. Thank you for all the help and especially Alexandra our coordinator.

We have had two successful journeys with IVMED, everything was very professional. From the moment we signed the contracts, everything went seamlessly. They were always there to answer our questions and guide us. Our surrogates were so lovely as was our coordinator Alexandra & Valentyina. Happy to answer any questions. We loved our time in beautiful Kyiv.

Meine Erfahrung
Ich habe 13 Jahre im Bereich der Reproduktionsmedizin gearbeitet, speziell in einem IVF-Labor. Mein Schwerpunkt lag auf komplexen Vorgängen wie ICSI, IVF, Embryo- und PN-Scoring sowie Kryokonservierung. Zu meinen Aufgaben gehörten außerdem die Spermienaufbereitung und -analyse sowie die Beratung von Paaren mit Kinderwunsch. Durch regelmäßige Fortbildungen habe ich meine Expertise kontinuierlich erweitert und dabei ein tiefes Verständnis für alle relevanten Prozesse entwickelt.

Meine Fachgebiete
Ich bringe 13 Jahre Erfahrung aus der Reproduktionsmedizin mit.

Ich habe umfassende Erfahrung mit komplexen Vorgängen in der Reproduktionsmedizin, darunter: – ICSI (Intrazytoplasmatische Spermieninjektion) und IVF (In-vitro-Fertilisation) – Eizellentnahmen und Embryo-Transfer – TESE-ICSI (testikuläre Spermienextraktion) – Vitrifikation von Embryonen und Oozyten – Kryokonservierung von TESE-Proben und Spermien – Embryo-Scoring und PN-Scoring – Spermienaufbereitung und -analyse – Qualitätsmanagement (QM) nach höchsten Standards.

Vision und Werte
In meiner langjährigen Tätigkeit in einer IVF-Klinik konnte ich zahlreichen Paaren dabei helfen, ihren Kinderwunsch erfolgreich zu erfüllen. Diese Erfahrungen möchte ich nun als selbstständige Vermittlerin nutzen, um Paare individuell und empathisch zu unterstützen.
Meine Vision ist es, Paaren mit Kinderwunsch durch fachkundige Unterstützung und moderne medizinische Ansätze neue Hoffnung zu geben. Dabei stehen Werte wie Empathie, Integrität und ein hohes Maß an Professionalität im Mittelpunkt meiner Arbeit.

Bonjour, je tiens à remercier du fond du cœur toute l’équipe IVMED pour son implication dans mon projet d’avoir un enfant. Grâce à cette clinique, j’ai aujourd’hui une petite Eva que je chéris jour après jour. Mon rêve est devenu REALITE. Toute l’équipe s’est vraiment impliquée avec gentillesse, que ce soit au niveau du médecin, des correspondants, des biologistes, des secrétaires, du chauffeur, j’ai été super bien accueillie et prise en charge surtout. Le programme est vraiment adapté en fonction de chaque personne. Nous ne sommes pas un numéro. IVMED a du matériel dernier cri, c’est primordial pour mener à bien ce parcours. Je dois aussi dire que je ne compte plus les fois où j’ai sollicité le médecin pour des questions, des inquiétudes, ou bien mon correspondant, une réponse rapide, précise et adaptée à ma situation m’était donnée. On a aussi simplement parfois besoin d’être rassuré. Eva m’a donné envie de revenir à IVMED et d’entamer un deuxième joli projet ; un petit frère ou une petite sœur pour ma princesse. Je sais que je peux avoir confiance en la clinique. J’ai eu un parcours difficile dans mon pays et long, Mon âge n’aide pas, mais bon. Mon pays : la France n’a pas été en mesure de me proposer quelque chose de concret. Mais IVMED a su m’accueillir, sans aucun jugement et concrétiser mon désir d’être, ce que j’avais depuis 8 longues années. Le papa est aux anges et moi je vous laisse imaginer… Je n’ai qu’un seul regret aujourd’hui, celui de ne pas avoir connu IVMED plus tôt et avoir perdu beaucoup d’années en France. Alors FONCEZ, ce n’est que du BONHEUR vraiment. Encore un grand MERCI à toute l’équipe d’IVMED. Quand je regarde ma fille, j’ai toujours une pensée pour l’équipe. N’hésitez pas à me contacter si vou savez des questions. Je serais ravie de vous aider. J’aurais aimé qu’on le fasse pour moi.

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From the very first contact, I felt supported. The team at IVMed went above and beyond to make the entire process as smooth as possible. They planned everything—from scheduling treatments to picking us up at the airport—and their 24/7 availability made us feel like we were in the best hands. Even the small details, like organising drivers for appointments, were taken care of, allowing us to focus entirely on the treatment and the process.

What truly stood out was their professionalism. They helped with every bit of paperwork and agreements, making what could have been an overwhelming process completely manageable. Most importantly, they treated us more than just clients, they treated us as someone they genuinely wanted to help.

IVMed brought back a sense of hope I thought I had lost forever. Their dedication, care, and expertise turned what once felt impossible into a reality. For anyone facing the challenges of infertility, I cannot recommend IVMed enough.

Thank you, IVMed, for everything you’ve done for us. You’ve changed our lives in ways I can never fully express, and I’ll always be grateful.

Hi guys, we are Irish IP’s and have completed 2 successful surrogacy journeys with Ivmed, we could not recommend them highly enough. . Ivmed provided such a transparent service with very open line of communication. All questions were answered no matter how big or small and reassurance provided. The team at Ivmed have gone over and above to help us throughout our journey from start to finish and we will be forever indebted to them and our amazing surrogate for our beautiful babies.

We had both of our babies with IVMED, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The entire team provided outstanding support and care throughout both pregnancies. They were always compassionate, attentive, and knowledgeable, making us feel comfortable and reassured at every appointment. The medical staff took the time to answer all of our questions, explaining each step of the process and ensuring we felt informed and involved in our care. We also appreciated the advanced technology they used, which gave us peace of mind knowing we were receiving the best possible care. A special thank you to Alexandra and Olha for their kindness, expertise, and extra support—they truly went above and beyond. Thanks to IVMED, we have two healthy, beautiful children, and we’re so grateful for their amazing work. Highly recommended!

We will always be grateful to the wonderful team at IVMED for their support and expertise in helping us to become a family of 3 – our daughter was born in late ‘21. We were very impressed by the level of care for us, our new daughter and our surrogate mother. It was so important to us to know that our fabulous surrogate was cared for at every stage of the process.
The level of support in country was fantastic with our co-ordinator arranging everything, acting as translator and ensuring we were supported every step of the way (support at the hospital, going to get the birth cert, visits to the paediatrician etc.)
IVMED were easy to work with, responsive and with us throughout.. All of us who have been on or are embarking on this journey have a long and often difficult story and whilst it’s not an easy path it is made easier knowing you have a team with you.
If you have questions IVMED will happily answer them and we would recommend them based on our experience.

We will be forever grateful to IVMed for making us a family.
We felt so taken care of by their professional team and we knew the same was true for our surrogate mother, which was just as important to us. We always got fast and clear answers to all our questions and we knew we were in the best of hands. They have our warmest recommendations.

We would like to share with our Spanish-speaking visitors our sincere experience about our little adventure to have our son Ferran.
My wife has a heart condition that prevents her from carrying a child, and for us it was a broken dream not to be able to be parents. Our journey began in 2021 through an agency in Spain that put us in contact with IVMED. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, when we visited Kyiv for the first time, we realized that the facilities and staff were on a par with those we had seen in Barcelona.
The professional, humane and honest treatment gave us a lot of peace of mind and we were able to create our embryos. Shortly after, we found our first surrogate mother but, unfortunately, the transfers did not work and, in addition, the war broke out in Ukraine.
Months went by and we had the process stopped. Even so, once things calmed down a bit, we decided to continue with a new surrogate mother. This time, the embryo was implanted in our surrogate mother’s uterus and a pregnancy developed without too many complications.
During this time, you can’t quite believe it. You think: “Are we really going to have a child?”, “Will everything be okay?”, “What if it’s all a setup?” A thousand things go through your head.
Until the day came. We had already planned everything with the help of the agency, who accompanied us at all times. When we got off the train, Andriy, the driver, waited for us on the platform and got us a SIM card so we could call home. We stayed in an apartment owned by the agency in a modern building with all services nearby. Kyiv is a huge city and, despite the ongoing war, we tried to do some sightseeing to pass the time. We were a bit scared about the war, but our stay was only disturbed by the air raid sirens. We hope that no one else has to go through this, it is very shocking. We were able to meet our surrogate and established a very good relationship with her. Cristina, the translator, also accompanied us during this time and was our point of reference with the clinic, being attentive, kind and very professional at all times.
Finally, the day of delivery arrived. Ferran was born without any problems in a normal natural birth. My wife was able to be present and I waited in the maternity ward number 1 in Kyiv, in a very well-equipped space just for us.
It was a very special and intense day, full of emotions. Everything we had fought for was there: a healthy and beautiful child who moved slowly and looked at us with his eyes, knowing that we were his parents.
We completed all the paperwork and in the following days we carried out all the procedures with the registration and with the surrogate. We immediately prepared the return via Lviv and Poland. Cristina prepared all the paperwork for us perfectly; we were able to take Ferran out without too many problems at the border, all the paperwork in order!
We arrived in Spain after a few days in Krakow without any problems. After a year, we are considering going back and repeating with them. If you have any questions, you can contact IVMED so they can provide you with our information. We will be happy to help any Spanish-speaking family who wants to fulfill their dream of becoming parents.
Thank you very much IVMED, thank you very much Cristina, thank you very much to everyone.

A big thank you to the entire IVMED team. To everyone who participated in making our dream come true. In 2 years they helped us from 0 to have 3 wonderful children at once. Twins and eldest son. Thank you very much.