Big Take The Kindbody Story: E5, The Baby Project
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Sep 27, 2025 In a gripping investigation by reporter Jackie Davalos, multiple voices—including a Kindbody employee, donors, and medical experts—shed light on the ethical quagmire surrounding billionaire Greg Lindberg’s controversial fertility practices. They discuss alarming issues like donor coercion and unregulated industry standards, revealing how Lindberg fathered multiple children while incarcerated. Experts highlight serious concerns about oversight, donor treatment, and the prioritization of profit over patient care, all amid Kindbody's turmoil and subsequent leadership changes.
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Employee Finds Disturbing Donor Letter
- A Kindbody patient coordinator, "Kendall," opened a letter from an egg donor that alleged coercion and unpaid promises by Greg Lindberg.
- The donor warned Lindberg had multiple donors and surrogates and continued having children while incarcerated.
Documents Show Babies Born During Incarceration
- Reporter Jackie Davalos found documents showing Lindberg had at least nine children via donors and surrogates and that some were born while he was in prison.
- Surrogate contracts showed Lindberg signed as sole intended parent and listed Dr. Beltzos as the medical provider.
Regulation Relies On Voluntary Guidelines
- The FDA mandates infectious-disease tests and medical history collection for donors, but most rules are voluntary industry guidelines from ASRM.
- That self-policing leaves wide gaps in oversight of donor screening and clinic behavior.