Gestational vs. Traditional Surrogacy

Gestational v Traditional Surrogacy. What is the difference?

Gestational surrogacy occurs where a surrogate carries an embryo created from the eggs and sperm from the intended parents or a donor. Traditional surrogacy occurs where a surrogate uses her own eggs. Except for the ACT, where traditional surrogacy is not legal, both types of surrogacy are legal in all other Australian states and territories although most IVF clinics will not facilitate traditional surrogacy (and will erroneously state that traditional surrogacy is illegal, when it is not).

Nicole Russell is a specialist surrogacy and fertility lawyer advising heterosexual and LGBTIQ+ individuals and couples to achieve their dreams of becoming parents. Nicole provides specialist legal advice on all aspects of Australian and international surrogacy arrangements and fertility legal issues including the use and transport of donor gametes. Nicole is based in Melbourne and acts for clients in all Australian states and territories. Nicole is an IVF warrior and a mum through surrogacy in Australia.