03

Jul

Dutch government plans to regulate surrogacy

The Dutch government wants to forbid women to bear children for profit. But altruistic surrogacy should be made easier. Women will also be allowed to offer themselves in advertisements. “Something is going to shift.” This said Minister Franc Weerwind of Legal Affairs (D66) on Friday afternoon. Any form of payment to a surrogate mother should become punishable, […]

26

Jun

Gay male couples face more challenges, higher costs to start a family

Almost two-thirds, 63%, of LGBTQ+ people plan to use assisted reproductive technology, foster care, or adoption to become parents, according to a survey by Family Equality.Gay male couples typically face a more expensive journey, as surrogacy or adoption are their primary choices.While more employers are offering fertility benefits, many of these packages are limited when it comes[…]

23

Jun

European rights court rejects Italian appeals on surrogate children

ROME, June 22 (Reuters) – The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected on Thursday a number of appeals by Italian same-sex and heterosexual couples who challenged national restrictions against the recognition of children born abroad through surrogacy.Surrogacy is banned in Italy, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government has targeted gay men who use it to[…]

23

Jun

HC SEEKS CENTRE, DELHI GOVT’S RESPONSE ON PLEA AGAINST NOTIFICATION BARRING USE OF DONOR GAMETES IN SURROGACY

New Delhi, May 9 The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a petitionagainst the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s recently issuednotification barring the use of donor gametes for an intending couple willing to undergo surrogacy. The amendment after the notification dated March 14, states that the coupleundergoing surrogacy must have both gametes from[…]