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Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy: A Different Path Towards Parenthood

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.

Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy

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 traditional surrogacy agencies are out there, there have been a few legal conflicts in situations where the biological mother has struggled to separate from the baby. In addition, there are fewer legal safeguards for the intended parents in traditional surrogacy. As a result, a majority of surrogacy agencies only provide gestational surrogacy support.

Another vital difference to note between traditional and gestational surrogacy is that the latter is more expensive. Before IVF, most infertile couples only had traditional surrogacy as an option to build their families. Usually, a close friend or family member would offer her eggs and or uterus to carry the baby, so there was always a biological bond between the surrogate mother and the baby.

If you consider traditional surrogacy, you need to find an agency that works with this type of surrogacy. Intended parents need to become very familiar with their state’s laws about traditional surrogacy BEFORE pursuing this option.

Gestational Surrogacy

In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate mother shares no genetic connection to the baby she is carrying. The egg is obtained either from a donor or the intended mother. The sperm is obtained from the intended father or a donor. Both the egg and sperm are fertilized in an IVF lab to create an embryo. Once this forms, it is transferred into the surrogate mother’s uterus.

Although the gestational surrogate is regarded as the baby’s birth mother, a portion of the legal process in this form of surrogacy authorizes intended parents to be named on the child’s birth certificate. After the child's birth, the intended parents will take them to raise on their own.

Most individuals and couples prefer to pursue gestational surrogacy. Its desirable demand results from the legal safeguards in place and the ability to use donor eggs. In addition, the agency provides advice and support throughout your journey so that the process carries on smoothly for all parties.

To explore traditional and gestational surrogacy in further detail, contact Rite Options.
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