What are the differences between Gestational and Traditional Surrogacy?
The defining factor is whether or not a Surrogate has a genetic link to the child that she is carrying. Gestational Surrogacy is the process by which a Surrogate becomes pregnant through In-Vitro Fertilization. The eggs come from either the Intended Mother, or an egg donor. Either the Intended Father or a sperm donor provide the sperm. The Surrogate receives the fertilized egg through an Embryo Transfer. The Gestational Surrogate has no genetic link to the baby. A Traditional Surrogacy occurs when the Surrogate becomes pregnant, through Artificial Insemination, using her own eggs. Therefore, the Traditional Surrogate has a biological and genetic link to the resulting child.
