Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey Ep 1171 | Egg Donation Centers Are Exploiting College Girls & Military Wives | Guest: Kallie Fell
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Apr 14, 2025 Kallie Fell, the executive director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, sheds light on the dark side of the assisted reproduction industry. She discusses the alarming lack of long-term health tracking for women who sell their eggs and highlights the exploitative marketing tactics targeting vulnerable groups like college students and military wives. Kallie raises ethical questions about consent and the commercialization of motherhood, and she argues for stricter regulations on surrogacy to protect both mothers and infants.
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Egg "Donation" Disconnect
- Allie Stuckey recounts an anecdote about a woman who proudly shared her egg "donation" experiences on social media.
- The comments praised her altruism, highlighting the disconnect between egg selling and the reality of giving up a child.
Egg Retrieval Risks
- Women undergoing egg retrieval are given high doses of hormones to hyper-ovulate, increasing egg production from one per month to potentially dozens.
- This process carries potential long-term health risks, including breast cancer, but there's no long-term tracking or national database for these women.
Surrogacy's Public Image
- Allie Stuckey mentions influencer Miss Rachel's recent surrogacy journey, which promotes a positive narrative around the practice.
- Kallie Fell points out that military wives are often targeted for surrogacy due to their flexible schedules and financial needs.