Geschäft mit dem Babyglück – Leihmütter in der Ukraine
Geschäft mit dem Babyglück – Leihmütter in der Ukraine

Geschäft mit dem Babyglück – Leihmütter in der Ukraine

Documentary for Arte Re • 33 minutes

For many childless couples, they are the last hope: surrogate mothers in the Ukraine. This is because surrogacy is banned in Germany and many other European countries. In contrast, surrogacy in Ukraine is considered as an industry in which millions are earned.

For many Ukrainian women, surrogacy is the only chance to build up their own existence. Especially outside the cities, there is hardly any work for young women. That is why some even work several times as surrogate mothers, often earning more than their partners over several years. However, the business with the baby bliss has also critical sides...