Dr. Hemalatha is an MD in obstetrics and gynecology in Anna Nagar & Mu Va hospital and specialty center, Chennai. She has done diploma in advanced endoscopic surgery in gynecology at Kiel school gynecological endoscopy and reproductive medicine, Germany in 2007. Also, she has completed the FOGSI course on advanced infertility at ruby hall clinic IVF and endoscopy center, Pune, and also at Edappal hospital under dr. Gopinath, Kerala in 2014.
Apollo Fertility, Celebrity Buildings, T-95, 3rd Avenue, , Anna Nagar Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600040 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Hemalatha Pugalendhi 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. Hemalatha Pugalendhi, 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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