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The process brings together medical science, legal protection, and human compassion. A surrogate is carefully chosen, medically screened, and legally supported. An embryo created through IVF is transferred into the surrogate's womb. She carries the pregnancy with full medical care and emotional support, and after delivery, the baby comes home to you.
It sounds straightforward when you write it out like that. In practice, it involves careful planning, the right team, and a centre that takes every detail seriously. That's where the right surrogacy centre in Chennai makes all the difference.
Not everyone who considers surrogacy has had a long infertility journey. Some people reach this path much earlier because of specific medical conditions. Others arrive here after years of trying. Both are completely valid.
Surrogacy is typically considered when:
In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate uses her own eggs. This means she is genetically related to the child. This type is no longer legally permitted in India under the Surrogacy Regulation Act, 2021, and is rarely practised anywhere today.
This is the standard today. The embryo is created using the intended mother's egg (or a donor egg) and the intended father's sperm (or donor sperm) through IVF. The surrogate has no genetic link to the child. As a gestational surrogate centre in Chennai, this is the approach we follow at Fatima Fertility Centre, and it's the one that is legally recognised in India.
Under Indian law, surrogacy must be altruistic. This means the surrogate cannot be paid beyond reasonable medical and insurance expenses. She must be a close relative of the intended parents. This is an important distinction and one we'll help you navigate completely.
India has one of the clearest legal frameworks for surrogacy in Asia. Understanding it before you begin will save you a lot of confusion later.
This law was introduced to prevent exploitation and ensure ethical surrogacy practice. Under this act, commercial surrogacy where a surrogate is paid a fee beyond expenses is banned. Only altruistic surrogacy between close relatives is allowed.
We help you understand all of this at your first consultation because the legal side should never feel like a wall standing between you and your child.
We want to be honest with you: surrogacy is not the first step, and it shouldn't be. Most of the people who come to us have already tried other treatments. Here are the conditions that most commonly bring intended parents to our door.
Dr. Fathimunissa has spent over two decades working in reproductive medicine. She has seen how infertility affects people, not just medically, but in every corner of their lives. Her approach to surrogacy is rooted in that understanding.
She is not the type of doctor who hands you a pamphlet and sends you home. She sits with you. She asks about your history. She explains things in plain language. And she helps you decide what is right for your specific situation, not what worked for someone else.
Dr. Fathimunissa holds advanced qualifications in reproductive medicine and has been at the forefront of IVF treatment and surrogacy care in Chennai for over 20 years. She has worked with families from across India and abroad, and has helped build a team that treats every case with genuine care.
The team at Fatima Fertility Centre includes fertility specialists, embryologists, surrogacy coordinators, legal advisors, and trained counsellors. Every person on this team understands that they're not just managing a medical case. They're part of someone's journey to parenthood.
Your first meeting is a conversation, not a checklist. We review your medical history, understand what you've already been through, and assess whether surrogacy is the right path and if so, what kind. We also explain the legal requirements upfront so there are no surprises later.
Before any medical procedure begins, a legal surrogacy agreement is put in place between the intended parents and the surrogate. This protects everyone involved and is a mandatory requirement under Indian law. We work with experienced reproductive lawyers to make this process smooth.
Identifying a suitable surrogate who meets legal criteria and is medically fit is one of the most critical steps. We work with you and the surrogate's family to ensure this relationship is built on clarity, consent, and mutual respect.
Eggs are retrieved from the intended mother (or donor) and fertilised with sperm in our advanced IVF laboratory. Embryos are cultured, assessed for quality, and the best one is selected for transfer.
The selected embryo is carefully transferred into the surrogate's uterus. This is a simple procedure and the surrogate doesn't need general anaesthesia. We monitor her closely in the days that follow.
Once pregnancy is confirmed, the surrogate receives comprehensive obstetric care throughout all three trimesters. You are kept informed and connected at every stage.
Delivery is planned and managed by our obstetric team. All legal documentation for the baby is prepared in advance so that the handover is smooth, clear, and legally complete.
A surrogate's wellbeing is not secondary to your journey. It is central to it. We take her care as seriously as we take yours.
At Fatima Fertility Centre, our surrogacy package typically covers the IVF procedure, embryo creation and transfer, the surrogate's medical care throughout pregnancy, delivery charges, legal documentation, coordination support, and surrogate insurance.
We provide a detailed written cost breakdown at your consultation covering everything from initial screening to post delivery documentation. There are no hidden fees. What we quote is what you pay.
Depending on your situation, additional costs may include donor eggs or sperm if needed, extended embryo culture or genetic testing, and any complication related to medical care. We discuss all of these possibilities with you upfront.
We offer flexible payment structures and can help you understand what parts of the surrogacy process may be covered under health insurance. Our team will walk you through every option.
There are several surrogacy centre in Chennai. Here is why families, including those who've come from other cities and other countries, choose us.
Dr. Fathimunissa and her team have been in reproductive medicine for over two decades. They've seen rare cases, complex situations, and difficult histories and they've learned from every one of them.
Our laboratory uses current technology for embryo culture, assessment, and cryopreservation. The quality of the lab directly affects the quality of the embryos and we take that seriously.
We work with experienced reproductive lawyers from start to finish. Every document is in order before any medical step begins. You will never be left navigating legal requirements alone.
Surrogacy is emotionally layered, for both the intended parents and the surrogate. Our counselors are available throughout the process, not just at the beginning. We check in. We listen. We support.
We follow the law. We treat surrogates with respect. We give you honest information, including when the answer might not be what you hoped to hear. That kind of honesty is the foundation of trust, and trust is what this journey requires.
Success in surrogacy depends on several factors. We believe in giving you realistic expectations alongside genuine optimism.
Embryo quality, the surrogate's uterine health, the mother's (or donor's) age at the time of egg retrieval, and the overall clinical protocol all play a role. Younger eggs and high quality embryos significantly improve outcomes.
We use preimplantation genetic testing when appropriate, prioritise single embryo transfers to reduce risk, monitor surrogate hormone levels carefully, and adapt our protocol based on your specific history. Every decision is made with your best outcome in mind.
The wait during a surrogate's pregnancy is one of the most emotionally complex experiences imaginable, joy and anxiety living side by side for months. Our counsellors are trained to help you manage this wait in a healthy way, and to process whatever comes up.
We encourage regular updates between intended parents and the surrogate, within appropriate boundaries. Knowing how the pregnancy is progressing, hearing the heartbeat, seeing the scans, helps make the journey feel real and connected.
If you've read this far, you already know that surrogacy is not a simple decision. It takes courage to consider it. It takes trust to begin. And it takes the right team to see it through. At Fatima Fertility Centre, a trusted surrogacy centre in Chennai, we have walked this road with families just like yours. We don't promise miracles. We promise honesty, expertise, and care that doesn't stop until you're holding your baby. When you're ready to talk, we're here.
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The Best Surrogacy Centre in Chennai offers success rates between 65–85%, depending on factors like egg quality, sperm health, and surrogate fitness. The use of advanced IVF technologies and strict screening procedures enhances the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy and successful delivery.
Yes, surrogacy is legal in India but limited to altruistic surrogacy only. That means no commercial payments are allowed except medical expenses. The Best Surrogacy Centre in Chennai strictly follows the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, ensuring that every arrangement is legally compliant and ethically sound.
In Traditional Surrogacy, the surrogate’s egg is used, making her the biological mother. In Gestational Surrogacy, the surrogate carries an embryo created from the intended parents’ gametes via IVF. Most fertility experts at the Best Surrogacy Centre in Chennai recommend gestational surrogacy for legal and emotional clarity.
The process typically takes 12 to 18 months from the initial consultation to delivery, depending on how quickly a suitable surrogate is identified and how the IVF cycle progresses.
Under Indian law, the surrogate must be a close relative of the intended parents, between 25 and 35 years old, married, with at least one living child, and medically and psychologically fit.
Yes, in most cases. If your ovaries are functioning, we will use your eggs to create the embryo. Donor eggs are used when medically necessary.
A miscarriage during surrogacy is handled with full medical and emotional support for both the surrogate and the intended parents. Depending on the situation, another embryo transfer may be attempted.
No. Under Indian law and the legal agreement signed before the process begins, the intended parents are the legal parents. The surrogate has no parental rights over the child.
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