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Labor of Love

- Gestational Surrogacy and the Work of Making Babies

About Labor of Love

The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the US, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews surrogate mothers, their family members, the intended parents, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780813569505
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 218
  • Published:
  • March 14, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x230x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 322 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 18, 2024

Description of Labor of Love

The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the US, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews surrogate mothers, their family members, the intended parents, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process.

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