Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF after ruling says frozen embryos are children
The Alabama Supreme Court's decision, bolstered by anti-abortion language in the state constitution, could have a lasting impact on the fertility industry.
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The Alabama Supreme Court's decision, bolstered by anti-abortion language in the state constitution, could have a lasting impact on the fertility industry.
“We are saddened that this will impact our patients’ attempt to have a baby through IVF."
Alabama's largest hospital paused in vitro fertilization treatments Wednesday as providers and patients across the state scrambled to assess the impact of a court ruling that said frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.
A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of
Other fertility treatment providers in the state were continuing to provide IVF as lawyers explored the impact of the ruling.