A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Baby-brokering, also known as baby-selling, refers to the exchange of money or something else of value for a child. This practice is illegal in all states and is not considered legal for prospective adoptive parents to pay money to a birth mother for pregnancy-related expenses.

Examples: A woman offers to sell her newborn baby to a couple for a large sum of money. A man promises to find a baby for a couple in exchange for a fee. Both of these scenarios would be considered baby-brokering and are illegal.

Explanation: Baby-brokering involves the buying and selling of children, which is a serious crime. It is important to note that paying for pregnancy-related expenses, such as medical bills and living expenses, is not considered baby-brokering as long as it is done legally and ethically. The examples illustrate how baby-brokering involves the exchange of money or something else of value for a child, which is illegal and unethical.