Dr. Sonal Damani is the Director & IVF Specialist in Planet Women Hospital, Ahmedabad. She did MBBS in 1991 from Gujarat University and MD in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Diseases of Newborns 1995, Gujarat University. Also, she did Diploma in Sonography from Ian Donald School – Croatia in 2003. She has more than 25 years of experience as a Gynecologist & IVF specialist. Her areas of expertise are IVF, IUI, ICSI, Embryo Transfer, Endoscopy, Maternity Services, etc.
Sahjanand College, 26/1, L’Colony, Swastik Cross Rd, near Nehrunagar, , Ambawadi Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380015 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Gujarat under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
❌ Commercial surrogacy is completely banned across India.
Only Indian married couples, NRIs, or OCI cardholders are eligible to undergo surrogacy.
Yes, surrogacy is regulated by the State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board of , under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and ART Act, 2021.
This board typically includes:
All surrogacy procedures must be approved through this board and the District Appropriate Authority.
Couples must apply through the District Appropriate Authority under the State Health Department. This is coordinated via the DMHO or Directorate of Public Health of Gujarat.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Sonal Damani cannot arrange surrogate mothers. Couples must bring their own surrogate who:
The legal approval process generally takes 30 to 90 days depending on document submission and verification speed.
✔️ Yes, Dr. Sonal Damani, in collaboration with Vinsfertility’s legal team, helps prepare:
✔️ Yes, NRI and OCI couples of Indian origin can apply under Indian law. Required:
❌ Couples without Indian nationality or connection are not eligible.
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