Bella Ramsey

In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother uses her own egg, which is fertilized with the sperm of the intended father or a donor. This is typically done through intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF). The surrogate is genetically related to the child she carries, which can create complex legal and emotional issues. In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate mother does not use her own egg, but instead carries an embryo created using the intended parents' or donors' eggs and sperm. This is also typically done through IVF. The surrogate is not genetically related to the child she carries, which can simplify legal and emotional issues.