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What does Alabama's embryo ruling mean for IVF? | About That

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In a landmark decision, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos are considered children, which means that reproductive health-care providers could be held liable for wrongful death when discarding unused embryos. About That producer Lauren Bird breaks down this first-of-its-kind ruling and its implications on fertility treatment in Alabama and beyond.

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