In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby. Which option reflects this statement?

• A. The surrogate has genetic connection to the baby
• B. The baby is genetically related to the couple
• C. The surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby
• D. The egg donor provides both egg and womb

Answer: (C)

In gestational surrogacy, the embryo that develops into the baby is created from the genetic material of the intended parents (or egg/sperm donors) and is implanted into the surrogate’s uterus. The surrogate provides the womb but does not contribute genetic material, so there is no genetic connection between the surrogate and the baby. That’s why the statement reflecting this setup is that the surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby. The other ideas either blur that non-genetic role of the surrogate, suggest a genetic link to the surrogate, or misstate who provides the egg and the womb.