What makes gestational surrogacy different from traditional surrogacy?

The key difference is genetics. In gestational surrogacy (the only legal form in India), the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby. She carries an embryo created using the intended parents’ (or donors’) egg and sperm. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s own egg is used, making her the biological mother—this practice is banned in India to protect legal parentage rights.