The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast

Following our special series with Brendan and Rach on their surrogacy journey in Tbilisi, Georgia and we have a lot of updates since our last episode!

The pregnancy confirmation, heartbeat scan, NIPT test, meeting their surrogate for the first time and now awaiting the 12 week point.

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What kind of parents do you want to be? Liz puts her counsellor hat on for this episode to discuss the questions you should be asking yourselves as a couple during the surrogacy journey, prior to birth and after the birth. 

It's hard enough going through a surrogacy journey and we often forgot about "ourselves" and our partners. Having these type of conversations should be compulsory for any couple embarking on surrogacy or having a baby.

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Liz is back again in Tbilisi, Georgia and in this episode she talks about some of the changes and updates including:

Traffic,

Food,

Transport,

Accommodation (Airbnb verses hotels), 

Laundry Services, 

School programs in Tbilisi and activities for kids to do, 

Baby and family Photos, 

and a lot more!

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A special week for Liz as she has released two books especially written for children about surrogacy. 

Every family has a unique story, and every child deserves to understand their own with love, honesty, and confidence.

This heartwarming children's book series gently introduces the concept of surrogacy in an age-appropriate, reassuring way. Through simple language, engaging illustrations, and relatable characters, these books help children understand how some babies are welcomed into the world with the help of a surrogate.

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Whether your family was created through surrogacy, you're preparing a child for the arrival of a new sibling, or you're looking for an inclusive story that celebrates different paths to parenthood, this series provides a thoughtful starting point for meaningful conversations.

Inside the series, children will discover:

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  Easy-to-understand explanations of surrogacy.
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  Positive messages about love, family, and belonging.
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  Gentle reassurance that families are built in many beautiful ways.
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  Conversation starters for parents, caregivers, and educators.

Perfect for children ages 3–8, these books encourage curiosity, empathy, and pride in every family's unique journey. Because what makes a family isn't how it begins—it's the love that grows every day.

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0H8TMN65C?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk

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In this episode Liz shares some thoughts of things she's seen happening in The Georgian Surrogacy scene lately and how special it is to be part of the Georgian Surrogacy Club!

Honesty as always as Liz does best! Tune in!

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Our Special Series continues....We have some updates!

Follow along with our series in real time with Brendan and Rachael: A couple from Melbourne, Australia who commenced their surrogacy journey at Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Brendan and Rach find out during the podcast some results and some news to share with you all!

We are following this amazing couple, who after 14 years have embarked on the most important journey of their lives. Through every milestone, the highs and lows, they are going to share it with you as it progresses.

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The Special Series continues....We have embryos!

Meet Brendan and Rachael: A couple from Melbourne, Australia who have  commenced their surrogacy journey at Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia.

 Brendan and Rach find out during the podcast the results of their recent donor retrieval and we discuss the start of the surrogate matching process.

We are following this amazing couple, who after 14 years have embarked on the most important journey of their lives. Through every milestone, the highs and lows, they are going to share it with you as it progresses.

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SPECIAL SERIES: FOLLOW THEIR JOURNEY STEP BY STEP.

Meet Brendan and Rachael: A couple from Melbourne, Australia who have recently commenced their surrogacy journey at Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia.

They have just returned from Tbilisi where they spent a week doing lots of tours, sightseeing, embracing the culture, cooking class, Georgian dancing, seeing the Georgian countryside and so much more. On top of this; Brendan provided samples at the clinic every day and also had genetic testing done to be prepared for when their chosen donor starts her cycle. Hear about all their adventures in this very special ongoing series.

We are going to follow this amazing couple, who after 14 years have embarked on the most important journey of their lives. Through every milestone, the highs and lows, they are going to share it with you as it progresses.

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In this episode Liz talks to Scott and Michelle who became parents in their early 50's who have just recently returned home with their twins and toddler; all born via surrogacy in Georgia.

They were not initially planning on a sibling journey but decided in 2025 to try again. Of course it was a massive surprise to find out they were having twins!

What were the differences in the two journeys? How hard is it to instantly go from a family of 3 to 5?

This is an episode with SO much information on a variety of topics with two very knowledgable parents through surrogacy.

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Originally from New York, Mila and her husband; already parents of a toddler at the time embarked on their surrogacy journey in Tbilisi after many failed rounds of IVF as well as breast cancer.

Mila talks openly about the process they undertook about choosing their donor and surrogate as well as currently now being in Tbilisi now waiting for the birth certificate while they have their daughter enrolled in a school in Georgia.

A beautiful story, one not to miss.

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Get in touch with Liz Tripodi via social media (Instagram or Facebook) or email [email protected]