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In vitro fertilization, embryos and associated ethical or legal disputes.
Geiger and Carlson argue that pro-life responses to IVF policy should distinguish embryo-protection concerns from other religious or ethical objections. They recommend compassion toward people experiencing infertility and discuss alternatives whose medical claims require separate clinical review.
Read →The appropriate, pro-life response to the Alabama ruling is not to gut Louisiana’s IVF laws. Rather, it is to recognize that ultimately, it is up to the industry to avoid another “Alabama situation” by maintaining standards that would have prevented the events that led to the Court case in the first place, and to reinforce those standards through legislative action that establishes, maintains, and reinforces accountability. Sen. Pressly’s bill does the opposite. The post What Louisiana Pro-Life Leaders Get Wrong About “Protecting IVF” first appeared on Them Before Us .
Read →She wanted a biological child. IVF seemed like the only option. What happened next changed everything. Leigh Ann Woznica underwent four grueling rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF), losing eight embryos along the way. In this powerful interview, she opens up about the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll IVF took on her—and why she now… The post Undergoing 4 Rounds of IVF: My Journey | Leigh Ann Woznica appeared first on Human Life International .
Read →IVF survivor Maddie Broome shares her perspective on the ethics behind in vitro fertilization. I was conceived in a petri dish and survived. On a good day, 30-50% of embryos make it to the implantation stage, also known as the blastocyst stage.[i] Of those embryos that are implanted, 45% flourish into a pregnancy, resulting in […] Source
Read →(Originally published in The Washington Stand) A seemingly innocuous in vitro fertilization approach that has been embraced by conservative lawmakers in multiple states is to propose bills that clarify that the “right” to IVF is protected in state law. Unlike more sweeping bills, like the one in Nevada that explicitly states that IVF embryos will never be recognized as persons or unborn children under state law, bills proposed in Georgia and Tennessee are brief and do not contain explicitly anti-life language. However, simply labeling IVF as a “right” carries implications that these legislator
Read →(Originally published in Live Action News) I recently had a conversation with a fellow Christian about Trump’s Executive Order to reduce barriers to accessing in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. This discussion revealed to me that many people, even in Christian churches, seem confused about the ethical dilemmas surrounding IVF. This is unsurprising, as some politicians who oppose abortion have also championed IVF, blurring the line between ethical and unethical reproductive procedures. Should “safeguarding” IVF really be the goal? The White House recently tweeted that Trump’s EO will “saf
Read →Trasancos criticizes policies encouraging IVF and explains Catholic objections involving embryo protection, marital procreation, and the rights of children. She urges Catholics to defend embryonic human life while supporting adoption and approaches intended to restore fertility.
Read →IVF has made a business of violating the rights of children. It circumvents, rather than heals, infertility. Infertility is heartbreaking for married couples who desperately want to welcome a baby into their family. These couples deserve compassion, but never at the cost of children’s right to life and right to their mother and father. President Trump’s executive order aims to make IVF more affordable and accessible. But IVF, as it is currently practiced, rampantly victimizes children. Only around 2.3% of lab-created babies will be born alive. The vast majority will be genetically screened, se
Read →At Life Legal, we are steadfast in our mission to defend the sanctity of every human life, from conception to natural death. Yet, there’s an […] The post The High Price of IVF: Defending Life at Every Stage appeared first on .
Read →When pressed, just about every court that’s been asked to decide the legal status of human embryos has settled on the notion that they are property, not persons. This... The post Will Courts Recognize the Personhood of Embryos? appeared first on First Things .
Read →Sally: Did you notice, Harry, how positive that pro-life speaker was about IVF? I was amazed. Granted, he saw some problems with it, but overall he obviously thought it is a great blessing for would-be parents. Harry: Well, after all, every baby is a blessing. The post Overheard: Two Pro-Lifers Having a Chat appeared first on First Things .
Read →Opposing taxpayer-funded abortion has been a bare-minimum pillar of the pro-life movement. It has served as a rallying cry for Republican politicians and voters alike for decades. Yet, under... The post Republicans Should Think Twice About Funding IVF appeared first on First Things .
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