Consider This from NPR Trying To Protect Access To IVF
Feb 27, 2024
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, a passionate advocate for reproductive rights and a mother through IVF, addresses the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos. She shares her personal IVF journey and warns about potential threats to reproductive freedoms post-Roe v. Wade. Duckworth discusses her legislation aimed at protecting IVF access, emphasizing the emotional struggles families face amid legal uncertainties. She also critiques the hypocrisy of some lawmakers on reproductive issues while calling for bipartisan support to safeguard IVF options.
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IVF and Legal Complications
- Brittany Stewart had a baby girl named Emerson through IVF in 2019.
- An Alabama court ruling designates frozen embryos as children, making Stewart hesitant about further IVF.
Uncertainty Surrounding IVF
- The Alabama ruling creates uncertainty for IVF patients and doctors.
- It raises questions about legal consequences if an embryo doesn't result in pregnancy.
Duckworth's Bill
- Senator Tammy Duckworth introduced a bill to protect IVF access.
- It gained attention after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling.