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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Elderly Couple Faces Hurdles in Surrogacy Journey

Published: 2024-05-30

Tommy and Marie Söderlind, aged 71 and 68, became parents to twins via surrogacy in the US.

Despite fulfilling a lifelong dream, their children were taken into care at age three due to concerns about inadequate home conditions.

The case has spotlighted the lack of regulation in surrogacy arrangements, with children often facing legal uncertainties and statelessness.

Professor Jenny Gunnarsson Payne highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by these children, often born into a legal vacuum.

The documentary 'Vi ska ha barn' explores these complex issues, raising questions about the consequences for children born through surrogacy.