In the United States, more than 1 million “little image-bearers of God” are frozen in IVF, and some may never see the light of day again.
“As pro-lifers, we believe that they are human beings made in the image of God. We know that they are human beings made in the image of God. .” allie beth stuckey In Relatable, Katie Faust, founder of Them Before Us, says:
Faust wholeheartedly agrees, but is disturbed by the treatment of these fetuses.
“The American Society of Reproductive Medicine offers several recommendations for what to do with leftover embryos. The first option is to thaw and discard them,” Faust explains. “The inhuman language is already insanity.”
“The second option is to donate to research. Destroy these little lives so we can better understand how to increase birth rates in the future. Their third suggestion is to donate to research. It’s about donating to another couple,” she continues. “None of these three options respects children's right to life and to be known and loved by their mothers and fathers.”
Faust explains that 20 to 40 percent of the embryos on ice are “functionally abandoned,” and some have “been on ice for more than 30 years.”
One option, Faust explained, is for couples to adopt abandoned embryos. However, it comes at a price.
“When we properly understand embryo adoption as opposed to embryo donation, it means that adults are doing a great deal for their children. Faust says you need to be prepared to say, “I'm here to guide you through the kinds of questions that children of my species have never asked before.''
“Why am I genetically older than my mother?” You must answer these questions to your children. “Why was I born and my parents were already dead by the time I was born? We're going to have an incredibly hard time raising these children,” she said. continues.
However, some children born through IVF are now actively speaking out against the adoption of their embryos.
“They're concerned, not only at a public level but also from an industry perspective, that it won't do anything to stop the flow of surplus embryos being produced in large numbers. 'Oh, no problem, surplus embryos. Once you realize that the embryo is just going to be adopted, it really doesn't stop. There's no reason for the public to say, “That doesn't seem right,'' or for the fertility industry to say, “Maybe we shouldn't do this often.'' Faust added.
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