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…
An Abu Dhabi resident, Tiffany Chadha, reveals how new surrogacy laws enabled her and her husband to become parents. Chadha, 38, from the UK, and her New Zealand-born husband Pulkit Bakshi, previously faced restrictions on using a surrogate mother due to outdated surrogacy rules. In 2023, changes to the laws removed a clause making it illegal for couples to use another woman's womb to carry their child.
During their journey, Chadha experienced a miscarriage and later suffered heart attacks, factors that made future pregnancy risky. Undeterred, they explored surrogacy options in their home countries but found the anxiety of a foreign trip and legal proceedings overwhelming. They discovered surrogacy was available in Abu Dhabi, with doctors confirming pregnancy was unsafe for Chadha.
The couple connected with a surrogate through an agency and chose one who had prior surrogacy experience. Under Abu Dhabi's regulations, the surrogate must be aged 21-45, have a previous pregnancy, and meet medical and psychological criteria. Chadha and Bakshi were closely involved in the pregnancy, attending medical appointments and being present at the birth. They appreciated the surrogate's support, including helping manage her health during the process.
Their son, Fatehraj Singh Bakshi, was born in early 2025. Chadha and Bakshi plan to openly share their son's birth story, including information about the surrogate, to ensure their child understands his origins.
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