Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry

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Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry

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Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.

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  • • The U.S. commercial surrogacy market lacks federal regulation and consistent state protections.

  • • Surrogates often face exploitative contracts that favor intended parents regarding medical decisions and compensation.

  • • Foreign intended parents use U.S. loopholes to exploit birthright citizenship and agency oversight.

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Surrogacy is governed by a fragmented patchwork of state laws rather than a unified national standard. This regulatory vacuum allows intermediaries to operate across borders with minimal accountability.

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Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry

Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a “dark shadow” over the industry.

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