In recent news, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has been all over the news. What is it? How are its effects? What about its the frozen, “surplus embryos"? 

Given the current social landscape and robust Catholic teaching on the matter, we decided to enter the discussion.

This thought-provoking episode delves into the intricate moral and statistical considerations surrounding IVF. 

From reproductive autonomy to the rights of persons, our expert guest will help us explore the complex terrain of bioethics, shedding light on the moral dilemmas and societal implications of assisted reproductive technologies. Tune in for a challenging and deepening an understanding on this crucial topic.

Timecode:

0:00 - Our Guest
10:00 - Statistics of IVF
16:40 - Process of IVF
19:00 - Questions Produced by IVF
20:30 - The Bioethical Assessment of IVF
22:00- The Right to a Child
33:30 - The Rights of a Child
37:00 - Rootlessness
39:00 - Natural Vs. Embryo Adoption
42:00 - The Rights of the Spouses
45:50 - In Defense of the Woman
47:00 - Frozen Embryos?
49:00 - The Fragmentation of Society
51:00 - Alternatives to Infertility 
54:20 - A Personal Story 

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