Tonight I was browsing the news and ran across this story about a the second womb transplant which intrigued me.
I think that the fact that we have gotten to this point where it is an option for some women is incredible.
At the same point in time, it's also very controversial.
I read through many of the comments. Some of them are quite rude, and others encouraging. It's interesting how this is being discussed as an ethical issue. Is it typically an ethical issue for someone to use a surrogate? I don't really see the difference. It's two women who have agreed to share for the potential benefit of life.
I don't think that people who can have kids understand the magnitude of not having that option, particularly when its something that a couple wants for their life. Yes, there are a lot of kids out there that need homes, but it is not the same as your own kids. Even guys who have dated me have said that. There's just something unique about seeing something YOU created out of love come from you and enrich your life. Jessica's comments above about just experiencing pregnancy is a small part of the gift of kids--that's 9 months and you have a lifetime (hopefully!) with the kids.
There are some downright insensitive remarks. Some from women that I would expect to be more sensitive:
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And there are some that make me laugh, like one that said that the woman could pass her uterus on to her kid and have an heirloom womb. Here is another:
I have heard that before when I said that I have MRKH to a loved one.
And a very immature response to Christina from a man who needs some womanly education (note all of the thumbs down):
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That's enough on that for me.
What are your thoughts?
I think that the fact that we have gotten to this point where it is an option for some women is incredible.
At the same point in time, it's also very controversial.
I read through many of the comments. Some of them are quite rude, and others encouraging. It's interesting how this is being discussed as an ethical issue. Is it typically an ethical issue for someone to use a surrogate? I don't really see the difference. It's two women who have agreed to share for the potential benefit of life.
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I'm torn on this. On one hand wow, just wow. That medically we are able to do this is amazing. And we should always expand our medical knowledge and capabilities.
But ethically I'm not so sure. And I understand wanting to have your own child, to experience pregnancy. Because I want that. But too want to be pregnant so bad that you are willing to risk being 4 months pregnant and your body rejecting the transplant and killing a healthy developing fetus. Why risk that when you can have a surrogate, As much as I want to give birth myself. I would rather someone carry my child than knowingly risk my and it's life just for the experience.
I don't think that people who can have kids understand the magnitude of not having that option, particularly when its something that a couple wants for their life. Yes, there are a lot of kids out there that need homes, but it is not the same as your own kids. Even guys who have dated me have said that. There's just something unique about seeing something YOU created out of love come from you and enrich your life. Jessica's comments above about just experiencing pregnancy is a small part of the gift of kids--that's 9 months and you have a lifetime (hopefully!) with the kids.
There are some downright insensitive remarks. Some from women that I would expect to be more sensitive:
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A womb transplant. I feel safe in saying I have now heard everything. I certainly hope this woman has not gone through all of this because she is only able to define herself if she is able to bear a child. Seems a waste of good science to me.
And there are some that make me laugh, like one that said that the woman could pass her uterus on to her kid and have an heirloom womb. Here is another:
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I'll donate my uterus to someone that needs one.... I'd do almost anything to get rid of my menstrual cycle.. I've asked my doctor if I could have a hysterectomy but they cannot do anything unless your uterus is diseased or stds... I have 2 kids do not want anymore.... :)
I have heard that before when I said that I have MRKH to a loved one.
And a very immature response to Christina from a man who needs some womanly education (note all of the thumbs down):
Rexgold • Thank you for reporting abuse to Yahoo Customer Care.
You should get rid of your boobs while your at it too. It's sad that a woman doesn't want her female parts. A womb makes you a woman.
That's enough on that for me.
What are your thoughts?
