Victoria Hopewell — Author of Grade A Baby Eggs
Victoria Hopewell — Author of Grade A Baby Eggs
Kelly Damron appeared on In Search of Fertility to talk about infertility and prematurity. When there are twins or triplets from IVF there is an increased risk of prematurity. Kelly had premature twin daughters from IVF and one of them had NEC (necrotizing enterocolitus) that caused digestive issues. In the end, both girls developed normally, and they are happy, healthy miracle babies. Kelly now gives back by running support groups for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and by advocating for the rights of the infertile. She also wrote Tiny Toes: A Couple’s Journey Through Infertility, Prematurity and Depression.
Personhood Legislation outlaws infertility treatment because the fertilized egg is deemed a person. The doctor and mother could be charged with murder if the fertilized egg did not survive an IVF attempt. For those who don’t want to get pregnant, there is the morning after pill. Personhood Legislation also would make the morning after pill illegal because it ejects a fertilized egg. However, the New York Times just reported that the pill actually prevents the egg from ovulating before it becomes fertilized. It is important to get the science right so procedures aren’t banned for the wrong reasons. In any case, infertility treatment would have no scientific loophole if Personhood Legislation got passed. That is why RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association opposes all Personhood Legislation.
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