Surrogacy
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Pro-lifers in Mexico call for ban on surrogate motherhood
The Steps for Life platform in Mexico called for legislation against surrogate motherhood, known in Spanish as “rent-a-womb.” Read more
International group launches proposal to ban surrogacy worldwide
A signed document aims to raise global awareness of surrogacy, which the group considers to be a practice that violates... Read more
Pope Francis: Pornography is ‘a threat to public health’
Pope Francis also spoke about the challenges facing families today. Read more
Several pro-life laws take effect in South Dakota
Five pro-life laws went into effect in South Dakota on Thursday. Read more
New York’s commercial surrogacy legalization will exploit women, critics say
New York state this week legalized commercial surrogacy, prompting concerns about the exploitation of women and commodification of children. Read more
Ecuadorian president vetoes health code bill
The Ecuadorian president on Friday vetoed the entire Health Code bill passed by the country’s legislature. The bill would have... Read more
New York bishops condemn 'dangerous' surrogacy bill
The bishops of New York stated their opposition to commercial surrogacy Wednesday as a new bill was introduced to legalize the... Read more
Cuomo proposal would lift New York’s ban on surrogacy contracts
Just days after expanding legal abortion up to the point of birth, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing a... Read more
#BigFertility: New documentary aims to shed light on the surrogacy industry
Becoming a surrogate mother seemed like a natural option for Kelly Martinez, who enjoyed helping people and liked being pregnant. Read more
In an age of #MeToo, women take a ‘second look’ at the sexual revolution
Fifty years after the sexual revolution promised female empowerment through casual sex “without consequences,” scholars are looking into the far-reaching... Read more
In Europe, Catholics and feminists unite against surrogacy
Reproductive issues often leave Catholics and secular feminists at odds, but a recent anti-surrogacy conference in Rome has created an... Read more
Feminist Party in Spain denounces surrogate mother fair
The Feminist Party of Spain has filed a complaint in court over an upcoming surrogate motherhood “fair” as constituting an... Read more
Surrogacy and the risk of forced abortion - Calif. cases bring new scrutiny
Surrogate pregnancy is back in the news with two high profile cases where two different surrogate mothers of triplets rejected... Read more
India draws praise for plan to end foreign surrogacy
Known as the surrogacy capital of the world, India has announced that it would like to end its practice of... Read more
High price tags and ugly secrets – how surrogacy preys on poor women
Women from a poor demographic have become an increasing interest in the multi-billion dollar surrogate industry, with most mothers being... Read more
