Nikki Haley’s Perspective: Embryos as Babies
In recent years, the topic of frozen embryos has sparked intense legal and ethical debates. Before we delve into the legal and ethical aspects, it is crucial to understand the process of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is a widely used assisted reproductive technology that involves the fertilization of eggs outside the body. It offers hope to millions of couples struggling with infertility and has become a common method of conceiving a child.
During IVF, multiple eggs are harvested from the female partner and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. These fertilized eggs, known as embryos, are then transferred to the woman's uterus, where they have the potential to implant and develop into a pregnancy. However, not all embryos are immediately used, leading to the question of what should...