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Flash backs and Britt's frozen embryos

Feb 26, 2024
The hosts reminisce about a Taylor Swift concert, discuss modern dating challenges, and legal complexities of frozen embryos being classified as children in Alabama. They share personal experiences with embryo freezing and reflect on the emotional and financial implications of fertility treatments.
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  • The Alabama Supreme Court ruling classifying frozen embryos as children poses legal and moral dilemmas for IVF patients.
  • The implications of this ruling extend to criminal liabilities, long-term storage decisions, and the impact on family planning.

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Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Frozen Embryos

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos created and stored for in vitro fertilization are considered children under state law, allowing parents to sue for wrongful death. This ruling stemmed from a case where embryos were mishandled, leading to their destruction. This decision has raised significant legal and moral implications regarding IVF, embryo storage, and parental liabilities.

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