![Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable' Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41483856396_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'
Pope Francis says the practice of surrogate motherhood, "deplorable" and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693954315_TBrainyday.jpg)
China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan
The suspension comes amid several investigations related to the issuance of fake birth certificates as surrogacy is illegal in China.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Single dads can have children via surrogacy too Single dads can have children via surrogacy too](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689935500_singlefatherfamili.jpg)
Single dads can have children via surrogacy too
Surrogate children to single men face no more chance of emotional trauma than any other children.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![The state of surrogacy in the Indo-Pacific The state of surrogacy in the Indo-Pacific](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689935594_Surrogacylaws.jpg)
The state of surrogacy in the Indo-Pacific
Experts say outright bans of commercial surrogacy are not always the best option.
Fri Jul 21 2023
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Sewa rahim untuk hidup mewah
Pendapatan bulanan Ana sebagai ibu tumpang mencecah $20,000 (RRM78,784) sebulan.
Wed Feb 14 2018
![Cambodia arrests Aussie nurse over surrogacy crackdown Cambodia arrests Aussie nurse over surrogacy crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81456307846_Baby.jpg)
Cambodia arrests Aussie nurse over surrogacy crackdown
The arrest was made just weeks after Cambodia became the latest country to ban commercial surrogacy.
Sun Nov 20 2016
![Couples desperate for children turn to crowdfunding fertility Couples desperate for children turn to crowdfunding fertility](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61473162133_BabyScan.jpg)
Couples desperate for children turn to crowdfunding fertility
Loans, 401(k)s, credit cards, and now perfect strangers are being tapped to cover the high cost in vitro treatments.
Fri Oct 21 2016
![India's thriving rent-a-womb industry may be shut down India's thriving rent-a-womb industry may be shut down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469872181_PregnantWomen.jpg)
India's thriving rent-a-womb industry may be shut down
India's government has cleared the way for a measure that would ban all commercial surrogacy in the country, allowing only close family relatives to become surrogate mothers.
Thu Aug 25 2016
![Italian minister says surrogacy should be treated like a sex crime Italian minister says surrogacy should be treated like a sex crime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41452141219_AngelinoAlfano.jpg)
Italian minister says surrogacy should be treated like a sex crime
Surrogate parents should be treated as sex offenders and sent to prison, Italy's interior minister said on Wednesday.
Thu Jan 07 2016
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Australia parents face India surrogacy barriers
Babies born to Indian surrogate mothers for gay and single Australians may be left stateless and unable to leave the country after New Delhi changed the rules on surrogacy, an expert has said.
Tue Mar 05 2013