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Florida couple keeps custody after IVF mix-up; lawsuit targets fertility clinic
legal23 days ago

Florida couple keeps custody after IVF mix-up; lawsuit targets fertility clinic

A Florida couple, Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, will maintain permanent custody of their daughter Shea after reaching a custody agreement with the child’s anonymous biological parents. DNA testing showed Shea is 100% South Asian, despite the couple being White. The couple is suing IVF Life Inc. and Dr. Milton McNichol for negligence and is calling for free genetic testing for all patients and children linked to embryo implantations in the past five years, as the clinic prepares to close and a replacement clinic (CNY Fertility) opens.

via USA Today|
#custody#dna-testing#fertility-clinic
Alabama Hospital Ceases IVF Services Due to Legal Concerns
health2 years ago

Alabama Hospital Ceases IVF Services Due to Legal Concerns

A hospital in Mobile, Alabama, at the center of a State Supreme Court ruling regarding the legal status of frozen embryos has announced it will no longer provide in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab services due to pending litigation and lack of clarity in recently passed IVF legislation. The decision has raised concerns about access to IVF treatments and the legal status of frozen embryos in Alabama, prompting calls for federal protections for IVF and fertility treatments.

via The New York Times|
#alabama#fertility-clinic#health
"Controversy Erupts Over Alabama Court's Decision on Frozen Embryos"
health2 years ago

"Controversy Erupts Over Alabama Court's Decision on Frozen Embryos"

The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are human beings has thrown the state's fertility industry into chaos, leading to a halt in some in vitro fertilization (IVF) services and leaving families with unanswered questions. Lawmakers are scrambling to push through legislation to shield IVF providers from legal punishment, while advocates and legislators are rallying for and against bills aimed at protecting IVF access. The ruling has created fear and uncertainty among providers, and its potential impact is being closely watched in other states with restrictive reproductive care policies.

via CNN|
#alabama#fertility-clinic#health
"Controversial Alabama IVF Ruling Sparks Reproductive Rights Debate"
health-and-science2 years ago

"Controversial Alabama IVF Ruling Sparks Reproductive Rights Debate"

The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos can be considered "extrauterine children" under state law has significant implications for in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, potentially raising risks and costs for patients and medical practitioners. The ruling has led to at least three providers in Alabama pausing IVF treatments, and an Alabama lawmaker plans to introduce legislation to clarify IVF regulations. The ruling could impact the storage and use of frozen embryos, as well as the financial accessibility of IVF. Additionally, it may have broader implications for the recognition of embryos as persons in the context of the anti-abortion movement.

via NPR|
#alabama-supreme-court#embryo-development#fertility-clinic
"Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Frozen Embryos Sparks IVF Treatment Concerns"
health2 years ago

"Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Frozen Embryos Sparks IVF Treatment Concerns"

Alabama's largest hospital, UAB, has halted IVF treatments following a state Supreme Court ruling that grants fertilized eggs the same rights as children, leaving many couples in need of fertility assistance in limbo. The ruling, which defines life as beginning at conception, has sparked controversy and could have far-reaching implications for reproductive rights and the handling of frozen embryos in the state.

via NPR|
#alabama#fertility-clinic#health
"California Fertility Doctor Convicted of Staging Wife's Murder"
crime2 years ago

"California Fertility Doctor Convicted of Staging Wife's Murder"

A San Clemente doctor, Eric Scott Sills, has been found guilty of second-degree murder for strangling his wife, Susann Sills, in a staged accident in 2016. Susann's injuries did not match the claim that she fell down the stairs, and evidence presented at the trial revealed a violent struggle between the couple. The motive remains unclear, but there were alleged marital issues. Eric, who faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in prison, worked as a fertility doctor, while Susann ran the business side of their clinic. The couple had 12-year-old twins at the time of Susann's death.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#crime#fertility-clinic#murder
Boston IVF Doctor Accused of Secretly Using Own Sperm to Impregnate Patient
health2 years ago

Boston IVF Doctor Accused of Secretly Using Own Sperm to Impregnate Patient

A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts accuses renowned IVF doctor Merle Berger of secretly inseminating a patient with his own sperm in 1980. The patient's daughter discovered the truth after taking at-home DNA tests and connecting with relatives related to Berger. The lawsuit alleges that Berger violated the patient's consent and seeks damages for the emotional harm caused. Berger's attorney denies the claims, stating they have no legal or factual merit. This case is part of a series of legal actions involving fertility doctors secretly inseminating patients, often discovered through DNA testing.

via The Washington Post|
#dna-testing#fertility-clinic#health
Fertility Doctor Accused of Secretly Impregnating Patient with Own Sperm
health2 years ago

Fertility Doctor Accused of Secretly Impregnating Patient with Own Sperm

A lawsuit has been filed against a former Harvard Medical School professor and founder of a prominent fertility clinic, Dr. Merle Berger, alleging that he secretly impregnated a patient in 1980 using his own sperm instead of an anonymous donor as promised. The patient's daughter discovered the truth after conducting a DNA test earlier this year. The lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged misconduct. Similar cases involving fertility doctors using their own sperm have been reported in the past.

via Yahoo News|
#fertility-clinic#harvard-medical-school#health
"Harvard Medical School Professor Accused of Secretly Impregnating Patient with Own Sperm"
health2 years ago

"Harvard Medical School Professor Accused of Secretly Impregnating Patient with Own Sperm"

A former professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of a prominent fertility clinic is facing a lawsuit alleging that he secretly impregnated a patient in 1980 using his own sperm instead of an anonymous donor as promised. The patient's daughter discovered the truth after conducting a DNA test earlier this year. The lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged misconduct. The accused professor's lawyer denies the allegations, stating that they have no legal or factual merit. Similar cases of fertility doctors using their own sperm have been reported in the past.

via The Associated Press|
#artificial-insemination#fertility-clinic#harvard-medical-school
'90 Day Fiancé': Daniele and Yohan's High Hopes at the Fertility Clinic (Exclusive)
reality-tv2 years ago

'90 Day Fiancé': Daniele and Yohan's High Hopes at the Fertility Clinic (Exclusive)

In an exclusive clip from the upcoming episode of "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way," Daniele and Yohan visit a fertility clinic to explore the egg donor process. The doctor advises them to start the process immediately due to Daniele's age, and explains that while the baby will have Yohan's genes, it won't have any of Daniele's traits if they use an egg donor. Daniele expresses high expectations for the donor's qualifications rather than physical appearance, and the doctor emphasizes the importance of starting the process soon for a higher success rate.

via Entertainment Tonight|
#90-day-fiance#egg-donor#fertility-clinic