Best Surrogacy Treatment

Surrogacy is a familiar term for childless couples as a viable option to grow their families. In some cases, it remains the only suitable option available for an infertile couple. Surrogacy has excellent success rates when conducted under the right guidance and protocols. This page explains the details of Surrogacy at WhiteStork IVF Centre in accordance with the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, along with FAQs to help you understand the process better.

What is Surrogacy?

Surrogacy is a method of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), where a woman who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy takes the help of another woman, the surrogate mother, who carries the pregnancy to term, delivers the baby, and hands over the child to the intended couple after birth. The process involves in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) or ICSI using the eggs and sperms of the intended couple to create embryos, which are then transferred into the uterus of the surrogate mother. The resulting child is biologically 100% related to the intended couple; there is no genetic contribution from the surrogate mother.

Surrogacy is useful in which conditions?

• MRKH syndrome – a condition where the uterus is absent since birth
• Asherman syndrome – damage to the uterine lining (endometrium) due to scarring
• Uterine conditions such as multiple fibroids or adenomyosis
• Hysterectomy or uterus removal due to medical reasons
• Repeated IVF failures (RIF – Repeated Implantation Failure)
• Medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, kidney or liver disease that make it unsafe to carry a pregnancy
• Recurrent miscarriages

International Clients and Surrogacy

Currently, India does not allow surrogacy services for foreign nationals. For further clarification and direct consultation with Dr. Gunjan Kacker, please write to: info@whitestorkivf.com

Legal Status of Surrogacy in India

Surrogacy laws vary globally. While the USA allows commercial surrogacy, countries like France, Spain, Italy, and Germany completely prohibit it. Nations such as the UK, Ireland, and Denmark adopt a middle-ground approach, permitting altruistic surrogacy under strict guidelines.

India has established clear legal boundaries with the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which was passed in June 2022. The Act strictly permits only altruistic surrogacy, where the surrogate mother is reimbursed solely for medical and pregnancy-related expenses. No monetary compensation is allowed beyond this.

The Act outlines specific guidelines for:

• Intending couples
• Intending women (widows or divorcees)
• Surrogate mothers

The intending mother must obtain a medical certificate of infertility from the appropriate authority. In addition:

• Both the intending mother and the surrogate must secure eligibility and essentiality certificates from the designated local government authority.
• The intending couple must also receive a court order before proceeding with surrogacy.

The law permits only people of Indian origin to access surrogacy in India. Intending couples must be married, infertile, and must not have any living biological or adopted children (unless the child has a disability or serious medical condition).

Birth Certificate

In accordance with the court order, our experienced fertility team ensures that only the names of the intended mother and father appear on the baby’s birth certificate. These are issued by the Delhi Municipal Council and carry the apostille seal, making them legally valid globally.

The Surrogacy Process

• Initial consultation, detailed discussion, and blood testing of both partners
• Psychiatric and emotional evaluation of the surrogate and her family
• Blood tests and ultrasound of the surrogate to evaluate the uterine lining
• Ovarian stimulation of the patient using gonadotropin injections, with simultaneous preparation of the surrogate’s uterus
• Egg retrieval followed by IVF or ICSI
• Embryo culture and transfer into the surrogate’s uterus

Why Choose WhiteStork IVF?

WhiteStork IVF provides ethical, transparent, and legally compliant guidance throughout your fertility journey. With in-house experienced embryologists, Medical Council-certified IVF specialists, and high success rates, we ensure compassionate, professional care at every step. Our team is committed to upholding the best interests of the intending couple and the surrogate mother with integrity and empathy.