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While the conflict significantly impacted surrogacies, they have nearly bounced back to pre-war levels, experts have told the BBC.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The group has been discussing ways to more proactively detect when parents are pursuing multiple simultaneous surrogacies across different agencies without violating patient privacy laws, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Besides expenses related to pregnancy terminations, Mastercard will also cover surrogacies, adoption services, vasectomies and access to contraception, the memo said.

From Reuters • May 18, 2022

A week later, we finally got the news: in future, foreigners caught organising surrogacies in Thailand would face 10 years in prison, but any current arrangements could go ahead; those involved would not face charges.

From The Guardian • Aug. 28, 2020

When governments began imposing travel bans, no one foresaw the consequences for families created with the help of surrogates, said Nidhi Desai, a Chicago lawyer who specializes in international adoptions and surrogacies.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020