Science Fictions Paid-only Episode 13: Surrogacy
Oct 15, 2024
Surrogacy sparks heated debates and personal stories. The hosts dissect the emotional intricacies of childbirth and the societal backlash surrounding surrogacy practices. They explore traditional versus gestational methods, highlighting the lack of genetic ties and evolving ethical dilemmas. The complexities of maternal bonds and child development are examined through a feminist lens. Controversies around skin-to-skin contact after birth are also discussed, questioning the validity of mainstream claims. It's a deep dive into an often-misunderstood topic.
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Hosts Share Parenting Impressions
- Tom Chivers and Stuart Ritchie discuss their personal feelings about babies and childbirth.
- Tom mentions having a toddler and Stuart notes his eldest is nearly 11 and still has tantrums.
Modern Surrogacy Is Gestational IVF
- Gestational surrogacy now usually uses IVF so the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby.
- This replaces older 'traditional' surrogacy where the surrogate provided the egg and was the biological mother.
Surrogacy Sparks Intense Online Backlash
- Public debate around surrogacy is emotionally charged and often hostile on social media.
- Tom describes receiving intense abuse after critiquing some scientific claims about surrogacy.