"I only want one chance," the doctor told the couple. "And you can go back to New Zealand."
The IVF treatment was a success and Mrs Trivedi stayed in India for the first four months of her pregnancy, under Dr Brajabadi's care, while Mr Trivedi returned to New Zealand.
When tests revealed the couple's baby was healthy, Mrs Trivedi joined her husband.
"At that time my doctor can say 'my duty is complete'," Mr Trivedi said.
On Wednesday this week baby Ritu was born in Tauranga Hospital, arriving at 2.11pm and weighing 3.185kg.
Beaming from ear to ear, Mr Trivedi said "that's the reason New Zealand is very good for me".
In India it is illegal to find out the sex of a baby during pregnancy but the couple took the opportunity to find out what they were having in New Zealand.
"I am absolutely very happy that she is a girl," Mr Trivedi said.
Ritu's name means season in India, he said. There are three seasons in India - winter, summer and monsoon.
"I am enjoying [Ritu] not only in one season but every day and every year," he said.
Mr Trivedi said his 87-year-old mother in India had been waiting a long time for the couple to have children, as had Mrs Trivedi's parents.
Ten days after Ritu's birth the relatives will gather together in India to celebrate by enjoying some Indian food, Mr Trivedi said.
The couple have been overwhelmed by the support of medical staff in New Zealand.
"Everything's absolutely too much help, I will never forget this kind co-operation," he said.
The couple are enjoying New Zealand. "Zero pollution, zero crime, everybody is very good, helpful. I'm very, very happy," Mr Trivedi said.
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