There are many steps and things to consider before starting the surrogacy process as well as during the process. First, you must have tried to conceive and have difficulty getting pregnant or be unable to carry a healthy pregnancy to completion. There are two types of surrogacy to consider: traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. A traditional surrogacy occurs when the woman becomes pregnant with her own egg and a gestational surrogacy occurs when the woman receives an egg. “Gestational surrogacy is much more common than traditional surrogacy these days because it allows a wide range of different individuals and couples in need of reproductive assistance to be biologically parents to a child ." (When) The next step to think about is whether or not the parents want to go through the surrogacy process with an agency or independently. Using an agency during this process will help you avoid having to worry about the financial and legal issues that you will face if approached independently. There are two types of agencies you can rely on: large agencies and small agencies. The only problem with different agencies is that there is a big price difference between the two and there are also certain things that each agency will do for you. “Basically, a large agency 'holds your hand' throughout the process, including assisting you with the birth of the baby. Expect to pay around $120,000 for a large agency, which includes insurance coverage for the surrogate. (Step) Smaller agencies will help you through the process, but there are some things during the process that you will need to do yourself, which is why it costs less than going through a larger agency. The last option would be for you to proceed independently and find your own substitute, whether it be a