Someone who has overcome Fertility issues herself, she understands the feelings and pain of the infertile couples who come to her.
Humble, soft-spoken, sensitive, and aptly a Fertility Physician, Dr. Yashodhara initiated multiple unique models for fertility treatments like Zoi Fertility, Egg Donor India, Egg Freezing, SurrogacyIndia, and assisted more than 800 couples from India and 2000 from all over the World.
She is a Gold Medalist and received her Fertility Fellowship pieces of training in Singapore, Australia, and Turkey.
3rd floor, Dr LH Hiranandani hospital, Powai, Mumbai Maharashtra 400076, , Powai Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400076 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Yashodhara Mhatre 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. Yashodhara Mhatre, 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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