Episode notes
California calls itself the most “surrogacy-friendly” state in the nation. But what happens when the rights of intended parents collide with a surrogate’s bodily autonomy – and the life of the child caught in the middle? The McKenna West case exposes some deeply troubling contradictions in California’s approach to surrogacy, abortion, parenthood, and the rights of children. This week I’m breaking down what this case reveals about how our culture increasingly views children.
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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/californias-surrogacy-laws-are-not-pro-family
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:13 Why This Case Matters for California
03:14 – 07:10 The Story of McKenna West & Baby Gabriel
07:11 – 34:49 Five Pitfalls in California’s Surrogacy Laws
34:50 – 36:40 What is at Stake for California