An international journalist’s profound exploration of assisted reproduction and surrogacy that combines intimate memoir with rigorous journalism.

In Elusive Mommyhood: An Investigative Reporter’s Personal Journey into IVF and Surrogacy, international journalist Ginanne Brownell, whose work has been featured in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, embarks on a profound exploration of assisted reproduction and surrogacy that combines intimate memoir

with rigorous journalism.

Through compelling stories and expert insights, she delves into feminist debates, donor conception, LGBTQ+ family rights, and the complex motivations of surrogates. Brownell’s journey culminates with her role in the passage of Michigan’s groundbreaking Family Protection Act in 2024, decriminalizing surrogacy in the last US state to do so. Elusive Mommyhood offers a powerful look at the ethics, law, and human stories shaping modern fertility treatments.