Surrogacy vs Adoption: which is right for you?
Two very different paths to parenthood: one preserves a genetic link and medical control, the other provides a home to an existing child.
How Surrogacy works
Gestational surrogacy transfers your embryo to a carrier. It offers a genetic connection and involvement from day one, but is legally complex, permitted only in certain countries, and is the most expensive fertility pathway.
How Adoption works
Adoption is a legal process rather than a medical one — typically far less costly, but with timelines, eligibility criteria and uncertainty set by agencies and authorities rather than by medicine.
Which to choose
This is a values decision more than a medical one. If genetics and pregnancy involvement matter most and the budget allows, surrogacy; if providing a home matters most, adoption. Speak to specialist counsel before committing either way.
Prices abroad
Accredited clinics abroad typically price both options 50–70% below Western European and UK rates, all-inclusive. Compare written quotes for both on GetClinic and discuss suitability in a free video consultation before booking either.