In-Vitro Fertilization

The pro of IVF is that it brings a child into the world for couples that are unable to have babies otherwise. However, the con is that it is dangerous, expensive, and creates fertilized eggs that can be left as medical waste, which is disrespectful to human life. Before I learned about the Church's reasons for not supporting IVF, I did not see anything wrong with it. Although I would not oppose someone I know having IVF, because it is their decision and not mine, I know now that I definitely would not have IVF if I am unable to have children. I agree with many of the Church's beliefs, especially that it is a waste of life. Additionally, I agree with Sulmasy when he says, "There is this sense that some people have that it’s necessary that they have a biological child to be a complete person. They need to recognize that their value as a person is not connected to their ability to do anything biologically.” I believe that being unable to have a child is nothing to be ashamed of, and that God is not punishing those people, but opening up another door for them. Personally, if I were unable to conceive a child, I would be so happy to adopt a child and give them a family and opportunity. Doing this instead of IVF saves many more lives, in my opinion. However, I do think it is odd that the Church's teachings on IVF is not all correct, as Julie Zimmerman discovered. Additionally, I would not support IVF because of how expensive it is. Although adoption is also very expensive, at least it does not risk spending money the way that IVF does.