I was appalled at the characterization of IVF babies by Dolce and Gabbana as being “synthetic.” What motivates certain celebrities to make ridiculous comments that they then have to retract and apologize for?
In an article in the Huffington Post, an IVF mother and infertility advocate movingly states her reaction to this quote and outlines her infertility journey.
“Infertility is so intimidating and overwhelming that I find many are comforted by this: to know that they have several avenues they can explore on their journey to becoming a parent.
This is why I find it so particularly painful to read about Dolce and Gabbana’s comments. Infertility is difficult enough without others sitting in judgment of it and of the beautiful children treatment has helped produce.
Yes, I’m fully aware that there are many who feel fertility treatment is against God’s law; that if you’re meant to be a parent, it would have happened “naturally.” However, there are also many in the infertility community who are also quite religious who believe that God has given doctors the gift to help couples build a family. Who is to say who’s right or wrong? Certainly not a pair of fashion designers who, as far as I can tell, have longed to be parents.”
Exactly!
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