IVF

     After learning more about IVF, and reading the US Catholic article, I would say the cons are creating a mentality that children are a commodity, the destruction of left over fertilized eggs, and the potential strain IVF could have on a husband and wife. However, I believe that the pros out weigh the cons. The pros are bringing a child into the world that may not have been here without IVF, giving hope to parents who otherwise would be childless, and creating lives that are as normal as any other child who was conceived traditionally. My opinion about IVF is that I do not oppose it. I think that it is a wonder of modern technology that gives hope to many childless couples. The Church’s teaching about IVF informs my opinion by helping me realize that if women’s eggs are not frozen, then they will be disposed of, which destroys some embryos or chances for those eggs to be fertilized. Also, I can see how some people would begin to view children as a commodity instead of a blessing; however, I believe that it is a rare case that someone would only be seeking the use of IVF for the easy access of it. Most of the time, couples are using IVF because it may be their last option for the wife to carry their own child. I think that the Church should not completely oppose IVF because of their teaching that child bearing is a blessing—sometimes that blessing needs some help to be created. The financial cost of IVF does not affect my opinion on the morality of the practice. Going to be part of the medical field in a few years, I have already begun to realize that many major medical procedures require funding. Using IVF is not as simple as going to the doctor to get a flu shot. It is a process that requires patience, modern medical equipment, and doctors who know what they are doing. I think that because IVF is rather modern, and becoming more and more advanced, the cost would be high. Therefore, the cost of IVF is part of my expectation and does not surprise me nor affect my opinion on the morality of the practice.