Types of Surrogacy

Surrogacy in India – Gestational with your own Eggs Or with an Egg Donor

Types of Surrogacy – on Genetic Linkage

Surrogacy can be classified as Natural surrogacy or Gestational surrogacy.

• Gestational surrogacy (IVF surrogacy / Full surrogacy / Host Surrogacy)

Here, the surrogate mother is not genetically related to the child. The surrogate carries a pregnancy created by the egg and sperm of genetic couple.

• Natural surrogacy (Traditional surrogacy / Straight surrogacy)

Here, the surrogate mother is genetically related to the child. The surrogate is inseminated with sperm from the male partner's of an infertile couple. The child, thus, is genetically linked to the surrogate and to the male partner but not to the commissioning female partner.

Go Surrogacy India does not advocate, suggest or promote Traditional Surrogacy.

On Commercial Aspect

• Altruistic surrogacy

It is the form of surrogacy where the surrogate mother receives no financial reward for her pregnancy or the relinquishment of the child (however, usually all expenses related to the pregnancy and birth are paid to her by the intended parents such as medical expenses, baby delivery expenses, her additional nutrition and other related expenses)

• Commercial surrogacy

It is a form of surrogacy in which a gestational carrier (surrogate mother) is paid to carry a child of the intended parents in her womb. This procedure is legal in several countries including in India where due to excellent medical facilities, experienced IVF specialists and availability of surrogate mothers willing to carry your child, gestational surrogacy is gaining popularity.

Mother's Egg, Father's Sperm

• Example: this would be chosen if the biological mother was unable to carry for medical reasons

Donor Egg, Father's Sperm

• Example: if there was a question about egg quality of the mother, or there were no ovaries or for single father, gay

Mother's Egg, Donor Sperm

• Example: this would be chosen if sperm quality was questioned or for single mother

Frozen Embryo Transfer

• Example: If you done IVF cycle already and wishes to be carried by surrogate for medical reasons

Donor Egg, Donor Sperm

This form of surrogacy is not offered by Go Surrogacy as the child MUST is genetically linked to one of the intended parent to take the child back to your country.