Dr. R. Mahalakshmi, M.B.B.S., M.D., (O&G) finished her under graduation from Madurai Medical College in 2002. She got the best outgoing student award in the field of Obstetrics and gynecology. Then she has completed her Post Graduate from MMC in IOG in 2006. Again she got the Best Outgoing student award for her Post Graduation course.
She started her career as a consultant in St. Anne’s Hospital Kumbakonam from 2006 to 2007. Then switched over to Sacred Heart Hospital as a Chief consultant from 2007 to 2016. Meanwhile started a private Practice clinic, in the name of “Meenakshi Maternity & women care Centre” at Naal Road Kumbakonam in the year 2009.
She has vast experience in the field of obstetrics and gynecology with a knack to pick the slightest of clues for diagnosis. She is trained in all obstetric and gynecological surgeries. She has been taking care of women for the past 10 years with compassion, dedication, and intellect.
33, Thirunarayanapuram, East, , Naal Road Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - 612001 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. R. Mahalakshmi 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. R. Mahalakshmi, 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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