Surrogacy is a multimillion-dollar, global industry. More American women are choosing to go abroad for what’s referred to as “reproductive tourism.” One of the top destinations is Ukraine. Its booming baby business is raising ethical questions about whether the industry is improving women’s lives or exploiting them. From our Across Women’s Lives desk, Allison Herrera has the story.
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