October Births

We wish all our families the choicest of blessings...

From Australia:a little princess,much loved and adored

After years of failed infertility treatment, success and a beautiful baby girl...

Having just celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary, our very long journey began eight years ago.   With repeat miscarriages and failed IVF attempts, we refused to give up on our dream of becoming parents.  We investigated many avenues and we decided that surrogacy was our best option and that SCI was our first preference.  For us spiritually it felt right to choose an Indian surrogate. 

SCI also provided egg donor profiles and happy with this we chose a donor whose profile suited us.  We were all set to go pretty much straight away when our donor was delayed due to her study commitments.  Happy to wait for her and not opt for another donor, Maurice travelled to India in early May 2013.  The hospitality of the Indian people, SCI’s world class staff and facilities, the brilliant Dr Shivani and the wonderful driver Rahul and his team organised by SCI,  left a very positive and lasting impression on Maurice.  This week would not only be life changing for Maurice, it would be life creating for us as a family. 

Almost one year later, we were set to fly out to New Delhi on the 30^th of April in anticipation of our baby’s expected arrival on the 9^thof May.  Our first round of embryo transfers with two surrogates failed and this second time due to the ever changing laws, Dipkami was our sole surrogate.    Dipkami was now pregnant with our baby and we were thrilled to be on our way to meet them both!  

However, this was to be sooner than we expected as on the 17^th of April we received an email that due to concerns with the baby having a double nuchal chord, our baby daughter had been delivered!  That was Good Friday, we were on a plane Easter Monday!  Our beautiful, healthy Quintessa Grace was born a day short of 37 weeks.  Quintessa was quite jaundiced and as a result stayed in hospital under photo therapy lights until it started to clear.  Quite symbolically for us as Australians, Quintessa came home to the hotel with us on Anzac Day April the 25^th.  The care she received from the doctors and nurses at Eden hospital was not only world class but was combined with the wisdom and nurturing of the Indian culture and spirituality.

We were very happy and relieved that our wonderful surrogate Dipkami was recovering well and were thrilled to meet both she and her husband.  We gave them gifts to thank them and in the absence of a common language,  our display of emotions being universal were felt and understood.  That said no words would ever convey our sheer gratitude to Dipkami and absolute joy that she was healthy and well.  Dr Shivani was also there to congratulate us and it was wonderful to thank her and recognise her for all her hard work.

Also through SCI we engaged the services of Poonam Jain of Prime Air Global Ltd, who organised our documents for FRRO ensuring a swift turnaround with our visas.  Our dealings with FRRO, The Australian High Commission and Australian Passports Office were all pleasant and easy. 

From the time we arrived in New Delhi to the day we departed (a little over three weeks), we felt genuine support and care from by the SCI Team.  There was never a moment that we felt alone or that we could not call them for assistance or advice.  As first time parents in a foreign country, the importance of this cannot be emphasised enough.

We have been home now for a little over six weeks and have settled into our daily life.  Quintessa is developing as we would hope, with her weight and growth going forward in leaps and bounds.  Her feeding and sleeping routines are like clockwork, we feel truly blessed as so far she is a healthy, easy baby.  Quintessa is now smiling and cooing, she is an absolute delight and we are completely smitten!  Our families cannot get enough of their little princess and she is very loved and adored.

Thanks to SCI our dream of having a family has been realised and we hope to return to India in the near future so that Quintessa can see the magical land in which she was born.

Yours Sincerely and Forever Grateful,

Maurice, Angelique and Quintessa

If you would like to find out more about surrogacy in India, please email us at: drshivanisachdev@gmail.com 

From the USA: A Big Thank You

Another family returns home, babies well loved by their parents, grandparents, family, and friends

 

Dear Dr Shivani and SCI team

We are very grateful for your help in making our family a reality.

 

We appreciate the excellent SCI staff (Meg, Margarida, Neha, Yogita, Jyoti, Lalit, Rachna, and Nabanita) who were there for us when we needed their assistance. Thank you as well for arranging the meeting with our dear surrogate (SS) last week. We were quite happy to see her in person to thank her for what she did for us.

 

The twins are doing well and gaining weight as expected. They are enjoying their time interacting with their grandparents, family, and friends. We will come back to India someday so that the twins experience part of their heritage, and hopefully meet the special people that helped bring them into this world.

 

With Love

M, S, T & S

If you would like to find out more about surrogacy, please email us at drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

 

From Australia :a baby boy & feedback from a happy family

Another family completed after years of unsuccessful IVF treatment ...

We could not be more happy than we are right now with the birth of our beautiful baby boy.

After many many years of IVF treatments (we think we hold the world record) we decided to come to the conclusion that we would never become parents and that was a really hard decision for us both to make.

Until we heard about SCI and started investigating the possibility of becoming parents. Every step of the way, the information and feedback was amazing. Meg & Margarida with there resource of information was reassuring and so helpful, we will always be enternally gratefull for helping us make the decison to pursue our dream finally.

To Dr Schivani, thank you. The first time we meet you we knew that we had made the right decision. The wonderful team  at SCI for always being there for us

The most important person in the birth of our child was our dear surrogate who will always hold a special place in our hearts.

 

Thanking You.

The Happiest Australian Couple.

We wish this family the choicest of blessings and years of joy and happiness.

If you believe we can help you, please email us at : drshivanisachdve@gmail.com
 

From Australia : the road to our babies...

Sometimes the photo is enough...

My husband and I were married in 2004 and thought like every other couple that a baby would come into our lives as a lovely surprise not long after. We waited and hoped and after a year realised something wasn't right. Fast forward 8 years - and following 13 failed and tortuous rounds of IVF and an adoption application that seemed like a road to nowhere - we arrived at SCI, with very little hope left that we would ever become parents.

To our amazement, we had success in our first attempt with a surrogate and are now the happy - but tired! - parents of twin boys Leo and Noah. We are so grateful for the professional support of Dr Shivani and the SCI team - including their warmth and responsiveness to all of our questions along the way.

And of-course, we will always be indebted to our wonderful surrogate who carried our boys who came into the world so healthy and beautiful.

Sending warm regards from
 Karim, Arielle, Leo and Noah -
 NAMASTE and THANK-YOU!

 

If you would like to find out more about surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
 

From the U.S : a baby girl

A man's dream comes true...

Dr Shivani

I can't say to you what I am feeling for making my dreams come true. You know the time in your life that you are so happy and you can't find the word or words to express myself. That is this time. I can not thank you enough for giving me Isabella.

I am a father a dad and a papa.

Your team you having working for you is awesome. I like to also thank Rachna as she was such a wonderful co worker that answered my questions and made things easier. I wish all the rest is you clients are as happy as I am and that the laws don't go in full effect so other single fathers can make there dreams come true.

Once again thanks for everything.

Michael and Isabella.
If you wish to find out more abuut surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
 

SCI is on the National Registry of ART Clinics with ICMR

We understand the stress and anxiety that the requirements of the new surrogacy visa has caused many of you.

We are pleased to announce that further to the verbal confirmation and emails we have forwarded to clients, we now have official confirmation from ICMR.

We thank Dr. Sharma for all his and his teams' work in progressing this matter.

 

 

The confirmation of registration will be on the ICMR website, accessible to all embassies, consulates and visa services.  If you are a client of SCI please contact us for a copy of this letter: drshivanisachdev@gmail.com



 

From Scotland : A wee bonnie lass

Another SCI family completed after a long journey of infertility and trying everything else

Dear SCI,

It is difficult to put into words the feelings of thanks we have to Dr Shivani and all her team for making our dream come true with the birth of our beautiful daughter Emilia. She has settled well into her life in Scotland but she is also the source of many fond memories from our time in Delhi. The culture, the warmth of the people and the many experiences also made it unforgettable and we would love to return.

We would also like to say how amazing the clinic were in dealing with us from day one and for patiently taking an interest in every stage of our journey. Their referral to Poonam and recommendation to use the excellent nurses (special mention to Ruth and Anila) was invaluable.

With best wishes from Scotland,

Neil, Cat and Emilia xxx

Scottish clients are always close to Dr. Shivani's heart as she reiminses with them over familiar places and favourite haunts from her time in Scotland as a gynecologist and obstetrician at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

We wish this family the choicest of blessings and a life filled with joy, laughter and happiness. If you want to find out more about surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

 

From Australia : A bundle of boys

It is always a joy when your dreams come true...

"We cannot believe we have finally fulfilled our dream of becoming a family. Even the sleepless nights are worth every second to see the little faces looking up at us. Our hearts are bursting with love for them. Thank you to our lovely surrogate for working so hard to look after our special little guys, after meeting her i know she also did it with love. Many, many many thanks!

To Dr Shivani and her team for providing this life changing service and doing it with great professionalism and care! We will never forget "
 
We wish this family the choicest of blessings and many years of love, light and laughter. If you would like to find out more about surrogacy and achieving your dreams, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

SCI Celebrates 291 births in 2012 -updated

SCI CELEBRATES THE MIRACULOUS AND JOYOUS BIRTHS OF 291 BABIES BORN TO FAMILIES ACROSS THE GLOBE ( including: Canada, Australia, U.SA, Britain, Ireland, Spain, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, India, Cuba)

ENJOY SOME PICTURES OF A FEW OF OUR 2012 BABIES

We wish all our SCI families the choicest of blessings and look forward to seeing many more photos as these babies celebrate their first birthdays with their families and loved ones in 2013.

If you would like to find out more about surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
 

From Australia : A handsome chap

 

After many years and with fading hope,this family came to SCI. It is with great joy that we share their happiness with you, with the birth of their son...

 

 

 

After many years of waiting and hopes were fading, our baby boy is finally here - thanks to Dr. Shivani and SCI team.

 

We are forever grateful to you and your team for making our dreams came true - our hearts are now healed. 

 

We would also like to thank our surrogate who extremely did a wonderful job for taking care of our baby - you are forever in our hearts.

Best Regards,

 

A & R & BabyA

 

We wish this family the choicest of blessings.

If you would like to find out more about surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
 

From Australia: a boy

Another family, another rocky road of infertility to travel, with the most welcoming of outcomes...

Dear Dr Shivani, Meg, Margarita and the Staff at SCI,
The birth of our lovely boy Taj, on 10th November has been a miracle and a dream we never want to wake from.

 Our path has been a very rocky road like many other clients of SCI. We have participated in another surrogacy program in past years but was unsuccessful.     The addition of Taj has had an enormous effect on our family and friends. Everyone who holds him loves him dearly.

The team at SCI go about their business in a professional manner. Waiting for the monthly scans and reports was made easier by the regular updates we received.

Thankyou to everyone at SCI for bringing us a future. We have felt our lives have been 'on hold' for many years until now.

We would like to express our gratitude also to the Indian Government & Authorities for allowing this to occur.
Greg, Lyn & Taj - Australia

We wish this family the choicest of blessing and wish them many years of love, laughter and happiness.

 

If you want to find our more about surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

 

From Australia : a sibling project and a family completed

In March, 2011 this family, after facing the many difficulties with infertility decided to put their faith in surrogacy, now at the beginning of 2013, they are the proud parents of two beautiful SCI babies.

Our family is now complete. We have been blessed with the birth of our second daughter Caitlin - a little sister for Evy. It is amazing to think that our whole journey with SCI only started in March 2011 and now we have two lovely girls to share our life with. (more amazing Is that both girls share the same birthday .. only a year apart!)
 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Shivani for her positivity and compassion, the nurses at Eden for their great care of Caitlin (born almost 5 weeks early) and the ever helpful staff of SCI. Rachna and Meenu have assisted us to their utmost and seeing the friendly faces of Rahul's Taxi service when we needed help made everything flow smoothly. Mr Jaggi of Tulip apartments provided us with a comfortable and convenient home for our stay and Ms Poonam Jain expertly handled our exit process. Our final and most grateful thanks goes to our lovely surrogate whose willingness made Caitlin's life possible.
 

As our lives move on and we return to our home, our beginnings in Delhi will always be remembered.

Thank you SCI,

from Sander, Fiona, Evy and Caitlin

We wish this family the choicest of blessings and lives filled with light and laughter.

If you want to find out more about surrogacy, email us at drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
 

From the UK: dreams coming true with our baby boy

After many years on the infertility treadmill, many of our families know a miracle when they see one. Meet one such family...

"Our miracle baby, Jai, came into our family on Nov 16th and our lives changed forever. After much heartache and hardship, we came to see Dr. Shivani in the hope that we too could one day have the child that we have yearned for. 

Our journey started in February 2012 and in November we came to Delhi to be present at the much awaited birth of our child. We will never forget that precious moment when the doctor came in to tell us that we have a healthy baby boy. Jai is everything we dreamed of and more. He's made us complete. We've finally become mummy and daddy.

Miracles can happen, it's happened for us.....it can happen for you.

We look forward to the years ahead as Jai grows, develops and becomes a respectable gentleman in his own right.

Thank you Dr. Shivani and all the team at SCI who made our dream come true. Thank you to our surrogate who will always have a special, respected place in our hearts.

Jazz & Harj. UK."

If you would like to find out more about surrogacy and miracles, please email us at: drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
 

From the U.S :- a handsome chap

The best of Christmas blessings, a handsome chap to complete this family. Congratulations Greg & Lewis, may the coming years bring you much joy, laughter and happiness.

 

 

We knew this wasn't going to be the easiest thing in the world to do,
but that has never stopped us before. After 21 years together, we
decided that it was high time to start a family. We thought (and
fough)t about adoption. We tried luring a wayward niece to come live
with us to no avail.

We knew something was really missing in our lives. Our good friends in
San Francisco suggested we contact SCI Healthcare. They had a
beautiful baby girl and by all accounts was just perfect.

Nine months ago we arrived in Delhi- shell shocked from the flight,
but ready to start the process. The first try with frozen sperm was
unsuccessful. Dr. Shivani suggested we come back for a live transfer.
We did to great success.

The months passed quicker than I had expected and we once again found
ourselves in Delhi and in the capable hands of SCI. Our baby was
actually born while we were in the air. When we arrived at the
nursery, we looked around and spotted the most beautiful little baby
boy. I know that was ours.

Due to a delay, we had to stay in India a little longer than planned,
but now that we are home, everything is A-OK. Our little boy is happy,
healthy and a handful.

For those of you thinking of doing this, I can tell you their success
rate is very high. I would also suggest that you stay in the nicest
hotels as possible if you are used to nice hotels when traveling. The
Leela Palace, The Frasier Suites (apartments) and the Lalit were
standouts. It helps that there is a very quiet place to go home to,
where the food is excellent and the amenities are many.

Also, DO opt for the nurse program. For about $38US per day you get
round the clock care. This was vital for us as our nurse taught us so
much. (We miss her!!!!)

Thank you Dr. Shivani and your entire staff. While things did not go
100% as planned in our over-organized American minds, in the end, it
was perfect.

Introducing our best Christmas gift ever:
JAPER KALMBACH OTT
Born November 19, 2012
7lbs. 22"

All the best, Lewis and Greg

 

 

 

 

If you wish to find out more about surrogacy in India, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

 



 

 

From Argentina : Now and forever our hearts divided between India and Argentina

After years of infertility and the struggles that go with it, this Argentinian family can celebrate the joy of having their first baby - another SCI family together at last.

"Estimada Dra Shivani

Estamos muy contentos de haber recibido a nuestro primer hijo a traves del sevicio de SCI Healthcare

Estamos muy agradecidos de su dedicacion y cuidado que han seguido con nuestro hijo Francisco Agustin tambien con el cuidado y el cumplimiento de obligaciones por parte de nuestra madre subrrogada.

Nuestro corazon desde ya estara dividido entre India y Agentina.

Esperamos poder seguir en contacto con Uds. por futuros deseos de agrandar la familia.

Francisco y Nosotros agradeceremos hasta el fin de nuestras vidas lo que han hecho por nosotros.

Cordialmente

Graciela y Fernando

Dear Dr. Shivani

We are very pleased to have received our first child through the SCI Healthcare service.

We are grateful for their dedication and care that have followed by our son Francisco Agustin also with care and compliance obligations by our subrrogate mother.

Our heart from now will be divided between India and Agentina.

We hope to keep in touch with you for future enlarge the family wishes.

Francisco and us appreciate until the end of our lives what they have done for us.

Cordially

Graciela and Fernando"

 

We wish this family the choicest of blessings and years filled with joy, laughter and light.

 

If you wish to find out more about surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

 

From Australia: Proud Pappa's and their boys

A traditional story, a couple meet, fall in love and now they have the " happily ever after"...

Dearest Dr Shivani and team SCI,

After so many years of dreaming of starting a family, you helped make our dreams come true.

You and your team guided us through every step of the process with such professionalism, love and care.

Your ISIS clinic, new born hospital and all your programs are of the highest standards, and in our view world leading.

Finding words to express how grateful we feel is very difficult, but you must know that you have brought much joy and happiness to our family and that we are deeply thankful for what you have done for us.

We must especially thank our wonderful surrogate whom carried our beautiful and healthy twin boys through to 36 weeks. She is such a kind hearted and inspiring woman whom we will always keep very close to our hearts for the gift she has given us.

A special mention al to Lalit, Rachna, Neha and Yogita whom were always available to help us and answer our many questions. We must also thank all the wonderful nursing staff at Eden New Born Hospital whom took such good care of our boys.

So a BIG THANK YOU to all of you we are eternally grateful and overjoyed to be leaving India with Felix and Matteo and now the family we always dreamed of!

Daniel, Andrew, Matteo and Felix

Australia

xxxxxxxxxx

 

We wish Daniel, Andrew and the gorgeous Matteo & Felix the choicest of blessing and life filled with laughter, light and happiness.

 

If you want to find out more about surrogacy in Delhi, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

 

From Europe: low ovarian reserve and twins!

One of the challenges faced by many parents is the dreaded low ovarian reserve and whether to try with a self cycle or move on to donor eggs.

At SCI, we always want people to be aware of all the factors that will likely impact on their chances of success so that they can make an informed decision on the best way forward for their family.

This family, after years of infertility treatment in their home country, wanted one last try with their eggs...

 

Dear Dr. Shivani, dearest M., SCI Healthcare Team, Meg and Margarida, Doctors and Nurses at Eden Hospital and Mariamma’s Nanny-team!

We are the happiest people in the woooooooooooorld!!!!!

Somos feliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiizes!

Our twin babies were born at the end of October here in Delhi and we want to thank you all from our hearts to have helped make this possible by your work and dedication!

The two have made their way into our hearts so quickly and deeply – they are the most wonderful creatures – and already have such distinct personality!

We are impressed by how well and professional and prompt your clinic and organisation is working.

We would like to mention that I am a lady with “low ovarian reserve”, according to my AMH and Estrogen levels. Dr. Shivani suggested to us to have an egg donor - but we insisted to try with my eggs.

We decided to have faith in my eggs despite the numbers and statistics – after all you only need 1 good embryo to get pregnant! 

Dr. Shivani did a very good job with the delicate “egg-growing” inside my ovaries. We know this process is rather based on experience and intuition than on science. The laboratory team fertilized and groomed them well.

We got pregnant in the first attempt and now our boy and girl are here!!! Thanks to our dearest surrogate mother, and the expertise of the Dr. Shivani and the laboratory team!

We would also like to mention the communication; it is vital during these 9 months when intended parents are far away. We never had to wait for an answer from you more than half a day and we could even write to you when we were worried about something non medical and would always get an intelligent, helpful and emphatic answer.

After the birth of the babies at Eden hospital, with the doctors and nurses there – and the team of nannies connected with SCI we have always felt in the best hands. The crib and baby bath tub that you lend parents for the time in India is a very helpful indeed,

A blessed and happy couple!

 

We wish this family the choicest of blessings in the future.

If you wish to find out more about surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
 

From Australia : a beautiful bundle...

As with many of our families, this family spent years struggling with infertility and further years looking into adoption.

We are pleased to say that their journey is finally at an end, another SCI family completed.

Happy Family

We recently were lucky enough to have been blessed by the birth of 2 beautiful perfect baby girls (no bias at all). Words cannot express how thankful we are to Dr Shivani and her amazing team. From the admin staff all the way through to the paediatricians and wonderful nurses who cared for our babies when they were born.

 

After years of disappointment trying natural pregnancies / IVF cycles / adoption courses etc etc etc, our surrogacy experience was the total opposite.

 

At present we are sitting in the Svelte hotel, surrounded by a host of new families, all made possible by SCI. We find ourselves sneaking into the babies room to catch a glimpse of them when they are sleeping and we pinch ourselves everytime.

A special mention to our surrogate who has made all our dreams come true and kept our babies healthy and safe.

 

We can not thank everyone enough

 

If you want to find out more about Surrogacy, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com

 

From Australia : the newest Aussie baby boy.

Another SCI family completed in Delhi...

 

 

Dear Dr Shivani and the SCI Team,

After many years of heartbreak, we finally leave India with a beautiful baby boy.  This would not be possible without you and your amazing SCI team!

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Much love,
Erika, David and James

We thank this family for their kind words and wish them the choicest of blessings in the years ahead.

If you believe that we can assist you, please email us at : drshivanisachdev@gmail.com