Dr. Poonam is an alumnus of PGIMER, Chandigarh. After completing her senior residency, she got special training in laparoscopic Gynae surgery from Dr. Kurian of Chennai, one of the leading laparoscopic surgeons in the country. Her special interest is in counseling pregnant women throughout the antenatal period resulting in a healthy mother and baby and higher chances of normal delivery.
Dr. Poonam is also an expert in infertility and Fetal Medicine. She got her training in infertility from reputed institutes in Germany, and with her experience, she has brought joy to the life of a large number of infertile couples. Dr. Poonam is highly skilled in conduced antenatal ultrasounds to check for the health of growing babies. She also conducts complicated procedures like amniocentesis, CVS, etc and has long experience in laparoscopic Gynae surgeries.
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✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Poonam Garg 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. Poonam Garg, 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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