When we first started looking into surrogacy, we honestly had no idea where to begin. We read about so many countries—Ukraine, the U.S., Georgia—but Iran? It wasn’t even on our list at first. Like many people, we had a certain image of Iran from what we’d seen in the media: old buildings, strict laws, limited communication. We were hesitant. We thought, is it really safe? Will people even understand us?
But that changed completely once we arrived.
After weeks of research, we discovered that Iran actually has some of the most advanced fertility clinics in the region, and the prices were unbelievably affordable compared to the U.S. or Europe. To be honest, we were skeptical at first. Lower costs usually make you think “lower quality,” right? But what we found was the exact opposite. The doctors were incredibly skilled, professional, and compassionate.
When we landed in Tehran, our first surprise was how modern and alive the city felt. Yes, the language barrier was there—most people don’t speak English fluently—but everyone we met was kind and tried to help in any way they could. With Google Translate (and sometimes a few funny hand gestures), we managed just fine.
The cost of everything—from medical procedures to daily expenses—was shockingly low compared to what we were used to. That’s partly because of Iran’s currency situation, but it doesn’t mean the quality is low. If anything, we got more personal attention than we ever received back home.
Beyond the medical part, we found ourselves falling in love with Iran itself. The food, the history, the warmth of the people—it was nothing like what we’d imagined. Sure, there are rules, like women needing to wear a headscarf, but honestly, it wasn’t nearly as strict or uncomfortable as we thought it would be. After a few days, it just felt normal.
We also learned a few practical things the hard way—like only exchanging money at trusted exchange offices (never with taxi drivers at the airport!). But these little lessons just became part of the adventure.
When we decided to move forward, we started by doing what everyone does—Googling. We searched for “cheapest country for surrogacy”, and to our surprise, Iran kept showing up at the top of the results. It wasn’t what we expected, so out of curiosity, we typed “surrogacy in Iran” next. That’s when we came across VitaLife.
During our stay, we had some time to see Tehran—a busy, beautiful city full of contrast. We didn’t have much free time, but what we saw left a big impression.
Three months after returning home, we got the message we’d been praying for: our surrogate was pregnant. After sixteen long years of trying, we finally had hope again. The day we saw our baby for the first time—tiny, perfect, and healthy—was the happiest day of our lives.
Looking back, going to Iran for surrogacy was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. It wasn’t just about the medical process; it was about the kindness we experienced, the culture we got to know, and the dream that finally came true.
If someone had told us a few years ago that we’d find our miracle in Iran, we probably would’ve laughed. But now, we can say with all our hearts—it was worth every step.
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