IVF

  • Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Stalls Mother’s IVF Journey, Frozen Embryos Now Children

    In a profound decision that has reverberated across the nation, the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling has effectively halted a Birmingham mother’s journey of expanding her family through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The ruling, which controversially deems frozen embryos as legally considered children in the state of Alabama, has sent shockwaves through the reproductive rights landscape.…

  • Alabama Attorney General Says ‘No Intention’ To Prosecute IVF Families, Providers

    Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, addressing concerns following a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling, affirmed his stance against prosecuting IVF families or providers.

  • Alabama Providers Halt IVF After High Court Rules Embryos Are Children

    Following a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, at least three in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers in the state have ceased operations, sparking concerns about the future of reproductive access. The court’s decision, dominated by Republican-elected judges, defined frozen embryos as children, creating legal uncertainties surrounding their storage, transport, and use. The University of…

  • Alabama Supreme Court Declares Frozen Embryos “Children” in Landmark Ruling

    In a controversial decision that reverberates beyond state lines, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are to be legally considered “children” under Alabama law. The ruling, handed down on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, has ignited debates over reproductive rights and healthcare access. The case in question…