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Surrogacy is defined as when another woman carries and gives birth to a baby for the couple who want to have a child. There are two main types of surrogacy, traditional and gestational surrogacy. Here we will let you know the facts about the laws on surrogacy in various countries. The legal situation surrounding surrogacy varies from state to state. There are states where surrogacy is banned outright. Other states allow both commercial and altruistic surrogacy.
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SOME FACTS ON SURROGACY LAWS IN INDIA Created & Shared By:International Fertility Centre
Definition • Surrogacy is defined as when another woman carries and gives birth to a baby for the couple who want to have a child. • There are two main types of surrogacy, traditional and gestational surrogacy. • Here we will let you know the facts about the laws on surrogacy in various countries. • The legal situation surrounding surrogacy varies from state to state. There are states where surrogacy is banned outright. Other states allow both commercial and altruistic surrogacy. Visit:http://www.internationalfertilitycentre.com/surrogacy-centres-in-delhi/
India-‘Surrogacy hub of the world’ • During the last decade, India has become a popular destination for people looking for surrogate mothers. • There are number of reasons why India has become surrogacy hub of the world. • The experts believe that good medical technology, low cost besides the legal situation is also favorable. Visit:http://www.internationalfertilitycentre.com/surrogacy-centres-in-delhi/surrogacy-process/
Commercial Surrogacy is legal in India • Commercial surrogacy is legalized and is estimated to be worth more than $1bn a year in India. • The high cost of surrogacy in Europe and the US means many Western women are outsourcing pregnancy abroad. • A 2012 study by the Centre for Social Research (CSR) estimates that around 40 % of the clients are foreign couples visiting India for reproductive services and nearly 30% are single. Visit:http://www.internationalfertilitycentre.com/surrogacy-centres-in-delhi/surrogacy-law-in-india/
Surrogacy laws differ • In India, the surrogates who carry the baby for the intended parents have no right or duties towards the baby. • However, there is a different case scenario in western world. • The birth mother is considered as the mother and the birth certificate will have her name. Visit: www.internationalfertilitycentre.com/surrogacy-centres-in-delhi/surrogacy-law-in-india/
Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) Regulation Bill 2010 states • Surrogates will have to be 21-35 years old and can only undergo five live births, including their own children • Surrogates will not be allowed to donate their own eggs to a couple and will forego any rights to the child. • Intended parents will have to be married and prove that surrogacy is permitted in their home country and that the baby has the right to return. • Same sex couples or Gay couples are prohibited from surrogacy as gay marriage is not recognized in India Visit: http://www.internationalfertilitycentre.com/treatments/
Laws on surrogacy around the world • The surrogate mother who gives birth to a child is considered its legal mother in Ireland and the UK. • Commercial surrogacy is not allowed in most states of Europe. • Surrogacy is illegal in Italy, Germany, France, Norway and Sweden. • In the Ukraine, as in certain states in the US and in India, commercial surrogacy has been legal since 2002. Visit: http://www.internationalfertilitycentre.com/surrogacy-centres-in-delhi/surrogacy-nepal/
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