A new episode of “IMPACT x Nightline,” titled “Switched Before Birth,” explores the devastating consequences of IVF mix-ups. The episode streams exclusively on Hulu starting Thursday, March 6.
Here’s the Lowdown: The episode investigates rare but shocking cases of IVF errors, including a woman who gave birth to a baby that wasn’t biologically hers and a family forced to swap babies with another couple due to an embryo mix-up at a fertility clinic.
What This Means Now: The episode raises serious concerns about the IVF industry and the potential for life-altering mistakes. It features interviews with families directly affected by these errors, bringing a human face to the issue, along with new interviews with a number of medical and legal experts, including; Dov Fox, director, Center for Health Law Policy and Bioethics, Lucky Sekhon, ob-gyn and reproductive endocrinologist, RMA of New York and Jessica Macdonald, chief cryobiologist and tissue bank director, Boston IVF.
The Bigger Picture: “IMPACT x Nightline: Switched Before Birth,” led by “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang, provides a close look at the emotional and legal fallout of IVF errors. With new interviews, including Alexander and Daphna Cardinale, Krystena Murray, and their lawyer Adam Wolf. The episode, which begins streaming on Thursday March 6th, highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability within the fertility industry.
