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The Surrogacy State
Thou Shalt Have Children: The 11th Commandment
Not allowed to use a surrogate in their home country, an Israeli couple turned to a Portland woman for help in starting a family of their own.

The Surrogacy State
The Envelope, Please: DNA And Surrogacy
Oregon has become a destination for people looking for in vitro fertilization and a surrogate to carry a child. On the journey, however, these parents walk a tightrope of laws and social expectations, as one situation in Israel shows.

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Fertile Ground: Why Oregon Is The Surrogacy State
There isn't one big reason people end up looking for surrogates in Oregon. It's more like a consequence of a lot of decisions.

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Checkup: An Oregon Surrogate's Story
Meet Mardi Palan, a hairdresser from Southeast Portland who lives with her partner and 2-year-old son. Palan is carrying twins as a surrogate for a gay couple from Israel.

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Religion And State: Oregon Born, Israel Bound
There are many reasons why Oregon is something of an international center for surrogacy. But for Israeli couples who are gay, there’s another reason to come here: Congregation Beth Israel in Portland.

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Becoming A Surrogate: The Quest For Pregnancy
A Portland woman who hopes to carry twins for a gay couple from Israel undergoes extensive medical preparations to get pregnant.