Abu Dhabi resident on how new surrogacy law allowed her and her husband to become parents
An Abu Dhabi resident has opened up about how changes to the laws on surrogacy allowed her to become a mother at last. Tiffany Chadha, 38, from the UK , and her New Zealander husband Pulkit Bakshi were able to use the help of another woman who acted as a surrogate mother. That would not have been possible before 2023, when surrogacy rules were changed to remove a clause that made it illegal for…
Tiffany Chadha, a 38-year-old British resident living in Abu Dhabi, shared her story of how a new surrogacy law enabled her and her husband, Pulkit Bakshi, to become parents. The couple sought help from a surrogate mother after their previous attempts to conceive ended in a miscarriage and health complications. Surrogacy rules were relaxed in 2023, allowing couples to use a surrogate, a change that was previously illegal.
Abu Dhabi permits each emirate to regulate surrogacy, making it a possibility for Chadha and Bakshi. After giving birth to their son, Fatehraj Singh Bakshi, in July 2024, Chadha suffered a heart attack, followed by another in London, which left her unsuitable for pregnancy due to health risks. Deciding against further pregnancy, they turned to surrogacy in Abu Dhabi, where the risks to Chadha's health were minimized.
Chadha and Bakshi chose a surrogate with previous pregnancy experience, ensuring she understood the emotional aspects of the process. The surrogate, from Kazakhstan, was closely involved in the pregnancy, attending appointments and being present at the birth. Chadha emphasized the importance of respecting the surrogate's welfare, offering support and ethical considerations.
The couple welcomed their son, Fatehraj, into their lives, choosing to be transparent with him about his birth. They believe sharing their surrogacy journey with their son will help him understand and appreciate the path taken to reach their dream family.
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