Capstones

Graduation Date

Fall 12-15-2023

Grading Professor

Adriana Gallardo

Subject Concentration

Spanish Language

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

Commercial surrogacy is a growing industry. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that by 2020, 90 percent of clinics in the country were offering gestational carrier services. In this report, several surrogate mothers speak of inefficient contracts, poor pay and lack of support, amid a landscape where business takes precedence over the treatment of women.

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Birth of a Surrogate Mother / California / Photo courtesy of Father Armando Lucas Correa

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Camila Vintimilla-Caster, surrogate mother / Courtesy photo

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Part of Camila Vintimilla's contract / Courtesy photo

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Yessenia Murray, surrogate mother / Courtesy photo

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Aymar Santana-Ríos, surrogate mother / Courtesy photo

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Resources for surrogate mothers / Infographic by Carla G. Colomé

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