4.9 from 32 verified reviews
The entire process was organized seamlesslyJulia, Germany, 17 02 26We are a married couple from Germany — my husband is German, and I am a Russian citizen. After experiencing three pregnancy losses, we knew we needed professional help. Unfortunately, we were not offered any clear solutions in Germany, so we began searching for a clinic in Russia and chose Saint Petersburg.
After reading numerous online reviews and researching several clinics and doctors, I scheduled online consultations with a few selected specialists. NGC Clinic stood out from the very beginning — even at the appointment booking stage. The communication was prompt, clear, and professional.
We selected Dr. Olga Igorevna Zabelkina, and from our first online meeting we felt confident in our choice. The consultation started exactly on time, and Dr. Zabelkina had carefully reviewed all my medical records in advance. I immediately felt heard, understood, and supported. During that very first meeting, we developed a clear and structured treatment plan.
Due to medical factors, surrogacy was the most appropriate path for us. We completed the remaining tests and began preparing for my ovarian stimulation. At this stage, Alexander Marinichev joined the process and helped coordinate every detail. He arranged an apartment for us for the duration of our stay. It was located just a three-minute walk from the clinic and had everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
Alexander provided full documentary support and valuable advice regarding travel logistics and currency exchange. Dr. Zabelkina also remained closely involved and helped us select the optimal treatment dates.
The entire process was organised seamlessly. I began stimulation three days after arriving in Saint Petersburg. My husband joined me shortly before the egg retrieval procedure, which was successful. Two days later we returned home and soon received the PGT-A testing results for our embryos.
The next stage was organizing the surrogacy program. During this time, both Alexander and Dr. Zabelkina remained in close contact and guided us through each important decision. A few months later, one embryo was transferred — and the pregnancy was successful on the first attempt.
Nine months later, we became parents to our beloved son — a moment that made every difficult step worthwhile.
Our journey to parenthood was not easy, but we understand how fortunate we were to find the right clinic, the right specialists, and the right surrogate mother.
We are sincerely grateful to Dr. Olga Igorevna Zabelkina for her professionalism, her attentive approach, her sense of humor at the right moments, and her genuine human support. She is the kind of doctor you can trust completely.
Many thanks as well to her assistant, Olga Igorevna Shupik, for her care and support.
We are deeply grateful to Alexander for organizing this complex international process — from planning our trip to handling documentation for the embryo transfer and providing ongoing legal support. He celebrated our successes with us, supported us during moments of doubt, and resolved every issue quickly and patiently.
Our experience at the clinic and during our stay was comfortable, well organized, and reassuring. As a Russian living abroad, I felt proud to see that my home country offers medical care of such a high international standard.
With sincere gratitude,
Happy parents
