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"A Child gives birth to a mother"

Vitthal Kamat
The transformation of a woman to a mother is an incomparable. It endows a happy marriage and completes a family. However, the pain of those who are unable to bear a child naturally is seldom known to others. Their hopes, however, have been rekindled by surrogate technology. Though Surrogacy has been in existence for a period of time in the traditional form but in the modern times we are mainly concerned with Gestational Surrogacy. The process of surrogacy has triggered a debate over ethics and legalities in India and across the globe. The reason is simple- because we think it's not legal. Reality Check: Surrogacy is perfectly legal in India. Since surrogacy is not prohibited by law, any IVF clinic can offer this legally.
What does the term Surrogacy mean?

The term surrogacy is used when a woman carries a pregnancy and gives birth to a baby for another woman. Opinion on the morality of surrogacy is divided. Surrogacy is legally accepted in some countries such as UK as a treatment option for selected groups of patients. However, surrogacy is still not allowed in many countries. Legislation governing surrogacy varies between countries and even in same country such as the USA, where policies vary between states

What is Commercial Surrogacy?

In commercial surrogacy, the surrogate mother enters into an agreement with the commissioning couple and parent and agrees to bear the pregnancy. In return of her consent to carry the child in her womb, she is paid by the commissioning couple.

What is Altruistic Surrogacy?

"Altruistic surrogacy" is a situation where the surrogate receives no financial reward for her pregnancy or the relinquishment of the child.

Country Commercial Altruistic Allowed elsewhere Complete ban
India Yes Yes Yes No
Australia No Yes Yes No
USA No Yes Yes No
France No No No Yes
Georgia Yes Yes Yes No
Israel Yes Yes Yes No
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