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theguardian.com > lifeandstyle > 08/16/2026 > how-surrogacy-helped-my-sister-and-friends

How surrogacy helped my sister and friends | Letters

4+ hour, 36+ min ago   (312+ words) Hazel Davis responds to a letter about the regulation and ethics of surrogacy I wish to respond to Lexi Ellingsworth’s letter (Regulation cannot eliminate surrogacy risks, 23 July). I gave birth to a baby for my friends in January. While the…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 08/11/2026 > second-baby-parenting-food-teething-poos

I thought having a second baby would be easier – but, from food to teeth to poos, I’ve forgotten so much | Bim Adewunmi

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (384+ words) My mum has been a huge help with the practical stuff. She’s also stirred up memories of my own blissfully bored childhood I gave birth to a second child a few months ago. I don’t think I will ever get…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 07/27/2026 > panic-falling-birthrates-new-mothers

Amid the social and political panic about falling birthrates, why not ask new mothers what they think? | Lucy Jones

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (185+ words) New research reveals deep anxieties. Medals and cash bonuses have been mooted as incentives, but the real need is for women to have their feelings valued We hear ever-multiplying theories, from housing costs, contraception, education for women and smartphone addiction…...

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theguardian.com > lifeandstyle > 07/27/2026 > the-kindness-of-strangers-when-mum-was-hospitalised-on-a-family-holiday-our-hotels-owners-were-heaven-sent

The kindness of strangers: When Mum was hospitalised on a family holiday, our hotel’s owners were heaven-sent

3+ week, 8+ hour ago   (301+ words) I was just 10 at the time but my siblings and I will never forget the sense of safety, comfort and warmth they offered Read more in the kindness of strangers series We were doing the groceries when a blood vessel…...

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theguardian.com > lifeandstyle > 07/21/2026 > struggling-eight-rounds-ivf-midwife-surrogate

I was struggling after eight rounds of IVF – and then a former midwife became my surrogate

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1078+ words) Narzny McKinney and her surrogate, Sarah, discuss their experience – and the misconceptions that surround the practice After struggling with infertility and eight unsuccessful rounds of IVF, Narzny McKinney had two precious embryos left – her last chance to have biological children....

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theguardian.com > australia-news > 07/20/2026 > one-in-15-million-brisbane-woman-gives-birth-to-identical-quadruplets

‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (392+ words) Jenitar Na’amoana’s already had four children when she learned of surprise pregnancy ‘unheard of’ in Australia A 34-year-old woman from Brisbane has defied the odds and delivered four naturally conceived, identical quadruplets in what is believed to be an Australian first....

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theguardian.com > society > 07/20/2026 > couple-pinning-surrogacy-hopes-mexico

‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (924+ words) Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, who have been trying to become parents since 2020, are now seeking help abroad Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’ Why Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global surrogacy…...

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theguardian.com > lifeandstyle > 07/19/2026 > why-mexico-is-at-the-heart-of-ethical-debate-over-global-surrogacy

Why Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global surrogacy

4+ week, 4+ hour ago   (895+ words) Many say lack of regulation allows people to exploit women’s bodies, but others argue it offers financial freedom, and a child to those with no other option Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’ Diogo Amaro met his…...

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theguardian.com > lifeandstyle > 07/19/2026 > rise-overseas-surrogates-increases-risk-stateless-babies-experts-warn

Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’ | Society

4+ week, 1+ hour ago   (1409+ words) Calls grow for global regulation as rising numbers of westerners use surrogates in countries with different laws Why Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global surrogacy The rise in the use of surrogates abroad is leaving more…...

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theguardian.com > science > 07/07/2026 > air-pollution-dna-changes-sperm-men

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (490+ words) Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants Air pollution appears to alter how sperm genes function, one of the largest fertility studies of its kind has found. Men exposed to common air…...