A growing number of infertile couples from the U.S., Britain, and other Western counties are finding that the path for parenthood leads them to Asia and India is a preferred choice for them. These couples are not seeking to adopt, but for surrogacy.

Hundreds of foreign tourists spill into the country every year to take surrogacy as a option to have a baby. India has become the world capital of outsourced pregnancies, whereby surrogates are implanted with foreign embryos and paid to carry the resultant babies to term. In 2002 the country legalized commercial surrogacy and as in India surrogacy treatment are easily available and very economical.

At DIFC we have a large databank of such surrogates through references and make them available to you. In fact you have options to choose from as per your choice.

Traditional Surrogacy:

Traditional surrogacy is a situation whereby the woman who bears the child is actually the genetic mother of the child. She will have the sperm of the intended father or the sperm of an arranged donor implanted in her and then carry the child until the birth. Traditional surrogacy is a good option for a woman who wants to have a child but is unable to do so on her own due to infertility or inability to carry a child to term. The arrangement will state whether the sperm is to be from the man who intends to be the father or a pre-arranged sperm donor. Traditional surrogacy can sometimes be an easier process than gestational surrogacy as the surrogate will be supplying the eggs for the arrangement and there is often less to do than when it comes to gestational surrogacy where both the egg and the sperm must be collected and implanted.

Gestational Surrogacy

With gestational surrogacy, both the egg and the sperm are foreign to the surrogate’s body. In other words, the egg and sperm come from an outside source and the woman will have no genetic attachment to the surrogate child. With gestational surrogacy, both egg and sperm are implanted in the woman in order to produce pregnancy. The egg and sperm can be from the future parents or they can be donated from another individual.

Surrogacy FAQ:

Can I become a surrogate if I have never given birth?
Unfortunately not, at DIFC, we require that our surrogates have at least one natural born child.


What kind of screening or tests will I need to take?
You will be required to have a physical exam, cultures, blood tests, and a psychological screening which may include a written test may be.


Will my spouse or partner be asked to take tests?
Yes, if you have a spouse or partner, he/she will be asked to submit to blood tests, cultures, and a psychological consultation.


May I become a surrogate if I am not married?
Yes only after all goes well.

Do i have to consult my spouse or partners or take consent?

No, your spouse or partner must know of your intentions and be willing to support your efforts to become a surrogate.


How long does it take for me to be matched with a prospective parent?
Almost a month. If we do not have a prospective parent who meets your requirements, we will refer you to another reputable agency that does.

Will I meet the prospective parent/s?
Yes, you will meet the prospective parents before you agree to work together.


What type of surrogacy requires injections?
Gestational surrogacy.