Tag Archives: human embryos

Most human embryos die naturally after conception – restrictive abortion laws do not account for this embryo loss

Many state legislatures are seriously considering human embryos in the earliest stages of development for legal personhood. Total abortion bans, which assume that humans have full rights from the moment of conception, have created a confusing legal landscape affecting areas as diverse as assisted reproductive technology, birth control, basic medical care, and parental rights. But… Read More »

The court ruled that the embryos were children. These Christian couples agree but still wrestle with their in vitro fertilization preferences

Faced with infertility, Amanda and Jeff Walker had a baby through in vitro fertilization, but were left with extra embryos and questions. Tori and Sam Earle “adopted” an embryo frozen by another couple 20 years ago. Matthew Eppinette and his wife chose to forego in vitro fertilization due to ethical concerns and did not have… Read More »