The Marketization of Motherhood: Examining Commercial Surrogacy in the United States vs. India
Mangar, Preity
Mangar, Preity
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Gestational surrogacy is a form of commercial surrogacy (CS) that accentuates the intersection of genetics and society. Advances in reproductive technologies, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF), enable individuals with infertility or genetic abnormalities, including chromosomal disorders resulting from damaged parental gametes, to have biological children. At the molecular level, IVF involves fertilization, DNA replication, and accurate chromosomal segregation; errors in these processes can lead to conditions such as aneuploidy. Techniques such as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) allow embryos to be screened for these abnormalities prior to implantation. This poster synthesizes findings from multiple studies examining both the biological mechanisms of IVF and the social dimensions of CS, performing a comparison of women�s health and outcomes between the United States and India. Together, these perspectives illustrate how genetic science addresses reproductive challenges while raising important ethical and societal considerations.
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1/1/2026
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Junior (Graduating in 2027)
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Clinical Science