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Surrogacy is a process or an agreement in which a woman carries an embryo created by IVF technology for another person or persons, who may be intended parents of the newly born baby. It may seem quite surprising that the first description of Surrogacy can be found in the biblical Book of Genesis. Still, the modern world saw its first case of Surrogacy in England as Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby, was born through the successful procedure of IVF. Surrogacy is considered a viable solution when the parents can't bear the child due to several factors like the mother's ill health or other medical or personal reasons. It is a good choice for those who are not able to conceive but crave a baby. Surrogacy Can Be Mainly Considered To Be of Two Types: Traditional Surrogacy and Gestational Surrogacy. Traditional surrogate mother gets the father's sperms artificially inseminated. Still, she remains the biological mother of the baby. On the other hand, when a woman carries a pre...

The traditional and gestational surrogacy process can be difficult and unfamiliar to discuss with someone unable to conceive a child naturally. However, both routes offer infertile couples a chance to have their child with some assistance. The terms “gestational” and “traditional” are often intermixed, but they are two very different paths to having a baby. Either route may be taken by anyone experiencing reproductive challenges and is desirous of having a baby. The following is a brief explanation of the differences between traditional and gestational surrogacy: Traditional Surrogacy In this form of surrogacy, the surrogate will provide her eggs and carry the baby to term. To fertilize the egg, donor sperm or the father’s sperm may be used. Fertilisation occurs in a lab, and the resulting embryo is artificially inseminated into the surrogate. Since the surrogate mother’s egg will be used, she possesses a biological/genetic connection to the unborn child. Even though several tradition...