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Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 1147 | Human Egg Farms, Switched Babies & the Dark Web of Big Fertility | Guest: Katy Faust

Feb 26, 2025
Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us and a dedicated advocate for children's rights, joins the conversation to reveal alarming truths about the fertility industry. Discussing Trump's recent IVF executive order, she raises concerns about children's welfare in commercial surrogacy and IVF practices. Katy highlights a shocking case of a woman giving birth to the wrong baby, underscoring the ethical dilemmas surrounding fertility technologies. The emotional impact of surrogacy and the exploitation evident in human egg farms paint a stark picture of modern reproductive choices.
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  • Katy Faust critiques Trump's executive order on IVF expansion, highlighting potential harms to the rights of unborn children and ethical dilemmas.
  • The booming commercial fertility industry raises serious ethical concerns, including exploitation of women and the troubling practices of genetic screening.

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The Consequences of Unregulated Fertility Industry

The podcast discusses a distressing case where a woman in Georgia gave birth to the wrong baby due to an unregulated fertility industry, shedding light on the significant ethical concerns surrounding assisted reproductive technologies. The conversation highlights that the IVF industry, largely lacking strict regulations, often leads to severe repercussions for both parents and children, including wrongful births and the disposal of viable embryos. It is emphasized that the lack of oversight creates an environment where unethical practices can thrive, ultimately endangering the rights and lives of the most vulnerable—children. Furthermore, the recent expansion of IVF access through executive orders may exacerbate these issues by making it more accessible without addressing the core ethical dilemmas involved.

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