An Irish couple who were united with their baby born through surrogacy in Ukraine yesterday have said that they are relieved and thankful to the people of Ukraine.
Gavin and Lesley-Anne Grimes said that their surrogate mother is safe and with her family.
In a statement this afternoon, the couple thanked the nurses and medical staff who took care of their daughter and kept her safe in the hospital.
"Heartfelt thanks to the brave Ukrainian contractors who helped also. All our wonderful family and friends for their love and support but above all, our surrogate mother who is the most wonderful person," the couple said.
Irish Families Through Surrogacy (IFTS) said that many of their members are in regular contact with their surrogate mothers, both those who have already given birth or who are still expecting babies.
The IFTS said "they have offered support and have been successful at transferring financial aid to their surrogate mother to ensure that they can get to a safe place and to provide provisions for their families at this most distressing time".
"If surrogate mothers and their families wish to leave Ukraine, all assistance is being provided to help facilitate this."
