Dr. Abi C is an Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and Infertility Specialist in Tambaram East, Chennai and has experience of 11 years of in these fields. Dr. Abi C practices at Iswarya Fertility Centre in Tambaram East, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Govt Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 2009, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, India in 2013, and DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology from NBE in 2019.
173, Velachery Rd, Camp Road Junction, Ezhil Nagar, Selaiyur, , Tambaram Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600073 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. Abi C 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. Abi C, 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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