About Brigid Kowalczyk Expertise Fertility is a gift from God and infertility is a hard cross to bear. I will answer questions about the morality of the various infertility treatments. Just as contraception separates the procreative from the unitive aspects of sexual intercourse, some of the ways to concieve are immoral and thus dangerous to your spiritual and emotional well-being.
Experience Well-read and connected to various groups that recommend moral approaches to infertility treatments. I can sympathize with the pain of childlessness but also view the bigger picture. An objective discussion of your options is something to have when you are immersed in your loss.
Organizations Couple to Couple League, Inc.
National Right to Life
Education/Credentials Bachelor or Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies, Medical Assistant
Question I hope you can help with this moral question. My husband and I are pro-life and agree with the Church about fertility treamtments that are immoral. We've only used drugs to help my hormone levels in the hope of concieving. At an IVF clinic that my friend works at she said they have embryos that are up for "donation" to needy couples. IVF couples that have "extra" embryos can either have them destroyed, donate to needy couples, or donate to science. Because we know these are babies - wouldn't it be moral to save them from the terrible other options and accept them as your own and allow the donation?
thanks
Answer I think that is a very generous thing you are considering doing. yes, those embryos are babies, life is in them and they will either be destroyed or otherwise mistreated if someone doesn't adopt them. It isn't any different from adopting an already born child. There are risks either way and no guarantees - but there is no guarantee with your own children either. I admire you for thinking about doing this. And it is certainly something the Church would approve of.
