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Exploring the differences between gestational vs. traditional surrogacy

Gestational vs. Traditional Surrogacy: What Surrogates and Parents Need to Know

Exploring the differences between gestational vs. traditional surrogacy

As you dive into the world of surrogacy, you likely have a lot of questions. The difference between gestational vs. traditional surrogacy is one of the most common ones for both parents and surrogates. Les Petits Surrogacy® is here to shed some light on this important topic.

What are the two main types of surrogacy?

Gestational and traditional are the two main types of surrogacy. Understanding the difference between the two is important if you want to become a surrogate. It’s also helpful for hopeful parents to understand before starting the journey.

Here is the main difference between gestational vs. traditional surrogacy.

  • Gestational surrogacy uses an embryo that comes from the hopeful mother or a separate egg donor. As a result, the surrogate has no genetic link to the child.
  • Traditional surrogacy occurs when the surrogate uses her own eggs. This means the surrogate is biologically related to the child she carries.

Another important distinction between these types of surrogacy is the medical process. Traditional surrogacy typically uses artificial insemination (IUI), while gestational surrogacy uses in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Les Petits Surrogacy only offers gestational surrogacy for many reasons

To protect both parents and surrogates, our agency only offers gestational surrogacy. The following reasons demonstrate why we focus on gestational vs. traditional surrogacy.

  • Gestational surrogacy reduces the emotional risks for surrogates because they are not biologically related to the child they carry. Instead, the hopeful parents have the opportunity to share a biological connection with their baby.
  • This type of surrogacy offers more legal security for parents. This is because gestational surrogacy is widely accepted and has fewer legal complexities.

Best of all, our 50 years of combined experience in family building is with gestational surrogacy. As a result, you’ll be in good hands when you choose Les Petits Surrogacy. If you want to learn more, we invite you to start your journey by contacting us.

The main difference between gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy is who provides the egg. In gestational surrogacy, the woman carrying the pregnancy DOES NOT provide the egg. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate carries the pregnancy and provides the egg.

No, unlike traditional surrogacy, the child is not related to the gestational surrogate who carried the pregnancy.

Les Petits Surrogacy only offers gestational surrogacy. That means our gestational surrogates only carry the pregnancy. The egg for the pregnancy comes from either the hopeful mother or a separate egg donor.