Frequently Asked Questions About Altruistic Surrogacy in India
Altruistic surrogacy is a reproductive arrangement in which an eligible surrogate mother carries a pregnancy for the intended parent or parents without receiving commercial payment. In gestational surrogacy, an embryo created through assisted reproductive technology, usually IVF, is transferred to the surrogate’s uterus. The arrangement is subject to specific medical, eligibility and legal requirements under Indian law.
Eligibility depends on the applicable legal requirements as well as the individual medical circumstances of the intended parent or parents. Surrogacy may be considered where there is a medical indication that makes carrying a pregnancy impossible or medically inappropriate. The applicable framework also sets requirements relating to intending couples, intending women and eligible surrogate mothers. A detailed individual assessment is therefore required before treatment plans can be made.
When surrogacy is medically and legally appropriate, the process generally begins with a fertility consultation and medical evaluation. This is followed by assessment of eligibility, completion of the necessary documentation and, where appropriate, IVF and embryo creation. Following the required medical and regulatory processes, an appropriate embryo may be transferred to the eligible surrogate, followed by pregnancy monitoring and care. The exact pathway will depend on the individual circumstances and applicable requirements.
The legal framework in India provides for altruistic surrogacy rather than commercial surrogacy. An eligible surrogate mother carries the pregnancy without receiving commercial payment, while medical expenses and prescribed insurance coverage are addressed in accordance with the applicable requirements. Surrogacy is also subject to specific eligibility, certification and regulatory requirements.
Yes. Our fertility team can review your medical and reproductive history, discuss the circumstances that may support a medical indication for surrogacy, and explain the relevant treatment and eligibility considerations. Because eligibility depends on individual medical, legal and regulatory circumstances, a consultation and appropriate assessment are important before making treatment plans.