Commercial Surrogacy: Invisible Reproductive Workers in Ghana

Commercial Surrogacy: Invisible Reproductive Workers in Ghana

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The issues facing surrogates are labour issues.However, there is scanty literature on the working conditions of surrogates in sub-Saharan Africa.This article explores the labour conditions of these unprotected and invisible reproductive workers in Ghana.In-depth interviews were conducted with key informants between 2018 and 2019.The study revealed solar panels the following: 1) Baby agents were increasingly playing a dominant role in the surrogacy industry, and through the surrogacy homes are able to create docile and disciplined surrogates.

2) Surrogacy agreements were oppressive and designed to reinforce Reel-to-Reel Accessories the control over the bodies of surrogates.3) Pregnancy-related scars leave emotional scars on the minds of surrogates.We recommend state regulation of the industry to ensure strict supervision of baby agents to minimise exploitation of surrogates.KEYWORDS: surrogacy home; baby agents; surrogates; commercial surrogacy; Ghana.