Meg shares her emotional journey through the final stages of IVF with a surrogate, confronting legal challenges that jeopardize her transfer. The discussion explores the legal landscape in Alabama for individuals undergoing IVF and the implications for future treatments in the state.
A surprise ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has halted fertility treatments across the state and sent a shock wave through the world of reproductive health.
Azeen Ghorayshi, who covers sex, gender, and science for The Times, explains what the court case means for reproductive health and a patient in Alabama explains what it is like navigating the fallout.
Guests: Azeen Ghorayshi, who covers sex, gender and science for The New York Times; and Meghan S. Cole, who is in the final stages of IVF treatment in Alabama.
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