The Historical past, Science and Expertise Behind IVF with Dr. Donna Drucker

The Historical past, Science and Expertise Behind IVF with Dr. Donna Drucker


In the present day, we’re exploring a subject that has impacted so many individuals all over the world, together with a few of my closest pals and college students. I’ll admit that I didn’t know a lot about IVF, as I haven’t had private expertise with it, so I got down to study extra. Apparently, my cousin is an knowledgeable on the topic, and sooner or later shared with me concerning the the historical past of IVF and the globalization and the know-how behind it. From that time on, I knew I needed to have her on the podcast!

In the present day on Yoga | Start | Infants, I’ve Dr. Donna J. Drucker. Donna is the assistant director of scholarship and analysis improvement on the Columbia College College of Nursing. She has a grasp of library science diploma and a PhD in historical past, each from Indiana College. She is the writer of 4 books and lots of articles and shorter publications, and has a fifth e-book on abortion beneath contract.

Whereas many people know the result that we’re hoping for with IVF, and maybe a bit concerning the procedures concerned, Donna shares perception on facets such because the donors, the surrogacy, the legal guidelines, and a lot extra. We additionally speak about how race and look usually issue into decision-making, together with many different issues I had not thought of. I’m actually excited so that you can hear Donna’s perspective on IVF as a researcher on this subject.

On this episode, you’ll study: 

  • About Donna and what led her to being inquisitive about IVF
  • A quick historical past of IVF from its origins to the current
  • How IVF and fertility know-how have turn into globalized previously 15 years
  • A number of the applied sciences that construction the worldwide fertility business
  • How every nation has completely different insurance policies and legal guidelines relating to egg gross sales, sperm gross sales, and use of surrogacy, and the way completely different nations deal with these transactions and why
  • How race and look usually elements into decision-making by would-be dad and mom of IVF-created kids
  • A number of the issues inside the fertility business, and the way nations have tried to cease them
  • How hopeful parents-to-be can know that the process or take a look at they’re receiving is regulated, examined, and going to be of their greatest curiosity
  • One ultimate tip or piece of recommendation Donna want to provide dad and mom going via IVF
  • The place you will discover her work

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About Donna:

Donna J. Drucker is the assistant director of scholarship and analysis improvement on the Columbia College College of Nursing. She has a grasp of library science diploma and a PhD in historical past, each from Indiana College. She is the writer of 4 books and lots of articles and shorter publications, and has a fifth e-book on abortion beneath contract.

Join with Donna:

Twitter/X : @histofsex

MIT Press books: https://mitpress.mit.edu/writer/donna-j-drucker-17704/

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