News & Views Thai women tricked into having their eggs harvested in Georgia A human trafficking ring is being investigated after three Thai women claimed they had been tricked into having their eggs harvested.
News & Views Surrogacy is booming. But new research suggests these pregnancies could be higher risk for women and babies A Canadian study suggests women carrying babies through surrogacy may face higher health risks than other pregnant women.
News & Views Pope Francis called surrogacy ‘deplorable’ – but the reasons why women and parents choose surrogacy are complex and defy simple labels Surrogacy can exploit women, but others may choose to be involved for altruistic reasons. A scholar points out that surrogacy’s ethical value is dependent upon the people and systems who use it.
News & Views Pope Francis calls for ban on ‘deplorable’ act of surrogacy Pope Francis has called births by surrogacy “deplorable”, calling for a worldwide ban on the practice.
News & Views Having kids is not the same as buying a flat screen TV It has always surprised me to hear children referred to as though they are some kind of consumer product or accessory.
