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Illustration of a Laotian surrogate standing outside a surrogacy clinic.

Affordable Surrogacy: Laos Emerges as a New Hub for Womb Rentals

Fertility clinics in Laos are rapidly capitalizing on the booming surrogacy industry. By offering womb rentals at significantly lower costs than their counterparts in wealthier countries, they’ve created a burgeoning market. This has sparked ethical discussions and raised questions about regulatory measures in the largely unmonitored industry.