Our Success Story: How Priya and Rahul Became Parents After 8 Years

The Beginning: A Dream Deferred

Priya (38) and Rahul (41) from Pune had been trying to start a family since 2016. After two years of trying naturally, tests revealed that Priya had a severely thin endometrial lining — her uterus could not support a pregnancy to term.

We tried everything, Priya recalls. Hormone treatments, natural remedies, dietary changes. Nothing worked. Then we turned to IVF.

Three IVF Cycles, Three Heartbreaks

Over four years, Priya and Rahul completed three IVF cycles. The first two ended in failed implantation. The third cycle resulted in a pregnancy, and for 11 glorious weeks, they dared to hope. Then came the miscarriage.

That was the lowest point, Rahul says. We had already told our families, started thinking about names. Losing that pregnancy broke us both.

Discovering Surrogacy

Their fertility specialist recommended gestational surrogacy. Priya's eggs were healthy and Rahul's sperm were normal — the problem was entirely with the uterus. A gestational surrogate would carry their own biological embryo.

We were hesitant at first, Priya admits. There is still stigma around surrogacy in India. But our doctor explained everything so patiently.

Finding the Right Support

They contacted Surrogacy.net.in after a recommendation from a friend. From the first phone call, we felt heard, Priya says. The team helped them navigate the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, documentation requirements, find a registered clinic, prepare all legal agreements, and support their surrogate.

The Gift of Family

Priya's cousin Meena, aged 29 and mother of two, volunteered to be their surrogate. A close relative who watched Priya's struggles with deep empathy, she said simply: I wanted to give them what I already have — a family.

After thorough screening, an IVF cycle using Priya's eggs and Rahul's sperm resulted in two healthy blastocysts. One was transferred to Meena on a sunny March morning in 2024.

A New Life

On 25 November 2024, Arjun Sharma was born healthy at 3.1 kg. Priya was in the delivery room when he took his first breath. The moment I held him, every year of pain dissolved, she says. He is completely, unmistakably ours.

Their Message to Others

Do not give up. Surrogacy is not a last resort — it is a beautiful option. Find the right guidance, trust the process, and your baby will come. If you are considering surrogacy, Surrogacy.net.in offers free confidential consultations. Let us help you write your own success story.