Assisted Pregnancy?

Question

What do you really think of any or all methods of assisting a pregnancy?

Do you think that every person has a right to be a parent no matter what it costs in both money and emotions? Should it always be available free or never be free? Or do you think that if nature is saying no then there might be a natural selection process going on and infertile people should just accept it?

Any opinions welcome.

I always feel that people who suggest adoption as an alternative miss the point a little bit. I think you either have it in you to adopt or not, with or without your own biological children. It's not a 'cure' for wanting a biological child of your own. They seem like very seperate issues to me.

Answer 1

I cant really say bc I am a mother and have no problem conceiving and I can understand a person seeking medical help to try and conceive their own child even if it means biologically it only the mans or the womans.

I can also see the point where only god knows why he makes so many couples infertile and maybe it is a sign that they should adopt. So many children are orphans or removed by Child protective services that need LOVING homes and these ppl would be great candidates. Only god knows why its easier for a teen to get pregnant than some responsible adults. Personally I cant say Id use medical assitance bc Ive never been in that position. But I alos look at it God gave these DR the knowledge and ability to do this so why not use it. I dunno I dont really have a stand in this bc I can see both sides of view!

Answer 2

I'm healthy, my husband is healthy, his family and mine are all healthy. Chances are, therefore, that my child has just as good of a chance as any other to be healthy as well. I know **** happens, but sometimes that's random. Now, consider the fact that the only thing wrong with me was that I was ovulating irregularly, which made getting pregnant in the first place quite difficult, is that enough to say that "natural selection" is telling me not to have kids at all?
As for the emotional cost, I can tell you, it's never free. Even something as "minor" as taking pills is extremely taxing on one's mind and heart. And treatments themselves are rarely free (paid by insurance), especially when you start looking at more complicated options.
But those emotions and that money belongs to the parents, not to the public. And it's the parents', not the public's decision how to proceed with their own child-rearing process.

Think about it, some people you see and think they really shouldn't reproduce, and yet they can't seem to stop doing so. Where's your natural selection there?

Answer 3

Yes, there is a natural selection process going on. There is proof of this, I mean they teach it to you in College Biology class. If some one's genes are not as strong it is less likely for them to be able to reproduce. It is this way with all creatures to be sure only the strong survive. This doesn't mean that recent technology to allow those with weak genes to reproduce is wrong or bad though, since there is also plenty of technology to help cure all of the disorders that will come about later because of it. That doesn't necessarily mean that it should be free, since the doctor performing it deserves to be paid for his time and needs reimbursement for the drugs, technology, and tools used. But I do think doctors charge too much, but that's a whole other discussion. But would we be given the knowledge to come up with all of the technology and everything if it was bad or wrong?

Answer 4

I believe that if someone wants a baby, they should be granted with this request regrdless of whether it is by natural means or by IVF, ICSI, Surregacy etc.
I also think that it should be available on the NHS for couples who have been trying for over a couple year.
People cannot be blamed for having infertility issues, so they deserve a chance to have a child as much as the next person!

Answer 5

Of course everyone has the right to be a parent. They just need to really decide if they'd be the best parents. There are alot of people who shouldn't be parents. And a persons financial situation should play a big part in deciding to be a parent. Why have a child if you can't support it financially.

Answer 6

I think if a person wants to be pregnant bad enough and they are willing to spend their money and emotions on it than it should really be up to them. I don't think anyone else has the right to tell somebody they can't be a parent.

Answer 7

With the number of children who are waiting to be adopted in this country, as well as other countires, I think it's selfish to spend tens of thousands of dollars to simply get a "biological child".

If you want a child to love and a child to raise there are many that are already here needing homes.

Answer 8

Well, according to the bible, (and it's just kinda logical if you think about it). We are ALL imperfect, and the imperfection gets worse every generation. If you belive that, then you'll know that it's not "natural selection" it's imperfection. This is MY opinion, and a quote from the bible. Belive it or not, that's YOUR choice! (Just so no one thinks I'm pushing anything on anyone.)

Answer 9

I believe everything happens for a reason. If the technology was made to help impregnate, then who am I to judge? It is so easy to think people should accept who they are when we are not in their shoes. I try to stay open minded and hope that everything is going the way it is for a reason............