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Surrogacy: FAQs and Answers

Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a pregnancy for another individual or couple, typically involving in vitro fertilization (IVF) and implanting the resulting embryo into the surrogate’s uterus.
Yes, surrogacy is regulated under India’s Surrogacy (Regulation) Act of 2021, addressing legal, ethical, and social aspects.
Altruistic surrogacy involves a surrogate mother volunteering to carry a baby without financial compensation beyond reimbursement for related expenses.
Commercial surrogacy is prohibited to prevent exploitation of women and ethical concerns related to commodifying human reproduction, ensuring the well-being of surrogate mothers and children.

Requirements include proof of marriage, age and essentiality certificates, District Board and Court medical indications, and insurance or certificates of the surrogate’s fitness. Intending parents must be Indian citizens and married for five years.

Violations can result in a penalty of Rs 10 lac and/or imprisonment up to 10 years.

Gestational surrogacy involves a surrogate carrying a child through embryo implantation, where the child is not genetically related to the surrogate.

Intending couples within specific age ranges and qualifying medical conditions, and intending women who are Indian widows or divorcees with specific age criteria, are eligible.

No, except in cases of mentally or physically challenged children or life-threatening disorders with due medical certification.
Conditions include the absence of a uterus, abnormal uterus, repeated IVF or ICSI failures, unexplained pregnancy losses, and life-threatening illnesses preventing pregnancy.

No, intended parents must provide their own biological material for surrogacy, following the regulations.

Documents include marriage, age, essentiality certificates, District Board and Court medical indications, eligibility certificates, and insurance or certificates indicating the surrogate’s fitness.

Approval involves submitting necessary documents and court orders to the relevant authority, assessing the surrogate’s medical condition, and ensuring compliance with surrogacy regulations for the safety of all parties involved.

Egg Donor FAQs

Egg donation involves a woman donating her eggs to help another woman conceive, often when the recipient faces fertility challenges or cannot produce viable eggs. It offers hope to couples or individuals desiring to have a child.

Eligible donors must be 23 to 35 years old, in good health, free of significant medical conditions, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and have a family medical history without genetic risks associated with donation.

Steps include selecting a reputable clinic, consultations, screenings, informed consent, hormonal stimulation, egg retrieval (under sedation), and post-operative care. The process typically takes several weeks.

Yes, egg donation is legal in India under the new law, emphasizing informed consent, medical screenings, and confidentiality.

Yes, strict confidentiality measures protect the donor and recipient’s identities under the new law.
Yes, donors can donate multiple times with a minimum six-month interval between donations, subject to physical and mental health assessments.
Egg donors have the right to informed consent, confidentiality, and proper medical care. Responsibilities include providing accurate medical information and adhering to clinic guidelines.