“Why the World Wants American Surrogates: The Booming US Surrogacy Industry” — what this page in the network covers. The United States is one of the few wealthy nations where commercial surrogacy remains legal, making it a global destination for intended parents. Bans in other countries, combined with a largely free-market approach at home, have fueled the rapid expansion of the US surrogacy industry. But could this lucrative business be coming to an end?
In this episode of The Global Story, host speaks with fertility technology reporter Emi Nietfeld about how the US became a hub for surrogacy. They discuss the ethical, legal, and economic factors driving the industry, as well as the recent legislative efforts in some US states to restrict or ban commercial surrogacy. The conversation also explores the experiences of surrogates and intended parents, the potential impact of changing laws, and what the future might hold for the industry. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.