"Alabama Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling: Frozen Embryos Defined as 'Children' and Its Impact on IVF Access"

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a decision that has sparked concerns about its impact on fertility treatments and the freezing of embryos, which were previously considered property. The ruling, based on anti-abortion language in the Alabama Constitution, has raised questions about the future of IVF and the ability to freeze, donate, or destroy unused embryos, prompting a pause in IVF treatments at one Alabama clinic. Critics warn that treating frozen embryos as children could limit access to modern healthcare, while supporters of the decision argue for the protection of the rights of the unborn child.