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Infertility Industry's $22.4 Billion Growth Sparks Ethical Concerns

9/11/2025

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The infertility industry has roots in the "Baby Scoop Era" of the 1950s and 60s, when unwed mothers often surrendered their babies to infertile couples.
Initially serving middle-class white families, the industry has grown into a $22.4 billion global market.
It now includes single adults and same-sex couples, with projections of $201.8 billion by 2034.
Critics claim the industry commodifies children, prioritizing adult desires over their well-being.
Author and advocate Rhonda Robinson emphasizes these concerns in her work.

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Story summary

The infertility industry has roots in the "Baby Scoop Era" of the 1950s and 60s, when unwed mothers often surrendered their babies to infertile couples.
Initially serving middle-class white families, the industry has grown into a $22.4 billion global market.
It now includes single adults and same-sex couples, with projections of $201.8 billion by 2034.
Critics claim the industry commodifies children, prioritizing adult desires over their well-being.
Author and advocate Rhonda Robinson emphasizes these concerns in her work.