Which statement about surrogacy types is correct?

• A. In traditional surrogacy, the baby is not genetically related to the surrogate
• B. In gestational surrogacy, the baby is genetically identical to the surrogate
• C. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby
• D. In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby

Answer: (D)

In gestational surrogacy, the embryo is created from the intended parents’ gametes (egg and/or sperm) through IVF, and then implanted into the surrogate. The surrogate carries the pregnancy but does not contribute genetic material, so she has no genetic connection to the baby. This distinguishes gestational surrogacy from traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate’s own egg is used, making her genetically related to the child. Therefore, the statement that the gestational surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby is the correct one.