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choosing between adoption and surrogacy
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The law classifies international surrogacy as a universal crime, putting it on par with serious offenses such as terrorism.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
But until now, Italians who can afford it have been able to travel to countries where surrogacy is allowed, such as the United States or Canada.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 17 Oct. 2024
The country’s new law threatens jail time and hefty fines for anyone who travels internationally for surrogacy.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 17 Oct. 2024
It’s become very popular to have surrogacy done in the US, because the babies are automatically citizens.
—Emi Nietfeld, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
But until now, Italians who can afford it have been able to travel to countries where surrogacy is allowed, such as the United States or Canada.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 17 Oct. 2024
The country’s new law threatens jail time and hefty fines for anyone who travels internationally for surrogacy.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 17 Oct. 2024
It’s become very popular to have surrogacy done in the US, because the babies are automatically citizens.
—Emi Nietfeld, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Surrogacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrogacy. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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surrogacy
noun
sur·ro·ga·cy
ˈsər-ə-gə-sē, ˈsə-rə- 
plural surrogacies
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
Legal Definition
surrogacy
noun
sur·ro·ga·cy
ˈsər-ə-gə-sē
plural surrogacies
1
: the office of a surrogate
2
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
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