Receiving a lawyer-like response about the uncertainty of a fertility treatment, the speaker directly contacted the doctor for clarification only to learn that the procedure had to be canceled. The emotional turmoil was evident as the speaker broke down in tears, her husband struggled to find the right words, and the surrogate was devastated by the news. Despite the setback, the focus shifted to finding a way to proceed with the fertility treatment and transfer of embryos out of state.
A surprise ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has halted fertility treatments across the state and sent a shock wave through the world of reproductive health.
Azeen Ghorayshi, who covers sex, gender, and science for The Times, explains what the court case means for reproductive health and a patient in Alabama explains what it is like navigating the fallout.
Guests: Azeen Ghorayshi, who covers sex, gender and science for The New York Times; and Meghan S. Cole, who is in the final stages of IVF treatment in Alabama.
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