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Term: Baby-bartering
Definition: Baby-bartering is when someone gives money or something else valuable in exchange for a baby. This is also called baby-selling, and it is against the law in all states. However, it is okay for adoptive parents to give money to a birth mother to help with pregnancy-related expenses. Baby-bartering is also known as baby-brokering.
Definition: Baby-bartering refers to the exchange of money or something else of value for a child. It is also known as baby-selling. However, all states have laws against baby-selling. It is not considered baby-selling when prospective adoptive parents pay money to a birth mother for pregnancy-related expenses.
Examples:
The first two examples illustrate baby-bartering, as money or something of value is being exchanged for a child. These actions are illegal and considered baby-selling. The third example, however, is not considered baby-selling because the money is being used to cover pregnancy-related expenses and not as payment for the baby.