Human Dignity, Disability & BioethicsNEWS OR ANALYSIS
“I don’t belong to you, I’m a human” : Erika’s Story That Should Make Us All Rethink Surrogacy
Erika, a 35-year-old single mother of two, experienced severe health complications and emotional trauma during and after her surrogacy pregnancy, including hyperemesis, carbon monoxide poisoning, and toxic mold exposure, while being controlled and isolated by the intended parents under a strict contract. After giving birth prematurely, Erika was denied contact with the baby and felt discarded and unappreciated, highlighting the potential physical and emotional risks and ethical concerns in the surrogacy industry.
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