Fertility Glossary

Traditional surrogacy

Surrogacy where the surrogate's own egg is used.

Surrogacy

The surrogate is genetically related to the child. Legal and emotional considerations are important.

Also known as: straight surrogacy, partial surrogacy

Sources

GOV.UK — Surrogacy: legal rights of parents and surrogates
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

Related terms

Surrogacy

When someone carries a pregnancy for intended parents.

Gestational surrogacy

Surrogacy where the embryo is created by IVF and the surrogate is not genetically related.

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