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Made in Boise

Season 21 Episode 1 | 1hr 23m 46s

In Boise, nurses, nail technicians, and stay-at-home mothers are choosing to become paid reproductive surrogates for people from around the world. Made in Boise offers a rare glimpse into this world by intimately following the lives of four surrogates, as they build relationships with the intended parents, prepare for the rigors of pregnancy, and navigate the mixed feelings of their own families.

Aired: 10/27/19 | Expires: 10/15/23
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