Brooke Green

Opposition to both IVF and surrogacy is increasing, with Republicans in Idaho and four other states adding specific anti-IVF language to their state party platforms. Opponents argue that discarding embryos is akin to abortion and have pushed for legislation across at least 17 states to codify personhood rights for embryos or fetuses.

Democratic state Rep. Brooke Green was diagnosed with a cancer fueled by hormones related to pregnancy following an attempt at IVF near her final remaining embryo implant. Despite having previously helped codify best practices for surrogacy agencies in Idaho, opposition against both IVF and surrogacy is reportedly rising. Critics argue that the use of these methods by same-sex couples and the discarding of embryos during IVF are connected to anti-abortion beliefs.

Idaho state Rep. Brooke Green received cancer fueled by hormones associated with pregnancy after procedures involving in vitro fertilization. Opposition to both IVF and surrogacy is escalating, which has led Republicans in multiple states to add anti-IVF language to party platforms. Critics also argue that the methods concern same-sex couples, facilitate 'birth tourism,' or raise issues regarding embryo personhood rights.