Frozen Embryos and Fetal Personhood

SOURCE npr.org
The state's Supreme Court ruling equating frozen embryos to children reflects the growing acceptance of once-extreme ideas around fetal personhood.

Key Points

  • Legal recognition of frozen embryos as children
  • Shift in societal attitudes towards fetal personhood

Pros

  • Recognition of the value and potential rights of frozen embryos

Cons

  • Potential implications on reproductive rights and autonomy