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Who Gets the Embryos? Shocking IVF Truth After Divorce
Real talk on embryo custody, law, and protecting kids when IVF relationships end
America’s suddenly obsessed with embryos—from politicians debating personhood to podcasts going viral. So let’s talk about what happens when you and your partner split and there’s still literal potential life chilling in a freezer.
This week’s IVF Daddies episode is messy, raw, and necessary. Richard Westoby pulls no punches as he tells the story of dissolving a relationship built on IVF and what comes next for frozen embryos. The legal system? Clueless. Clinics? Silent. The result? Couples stuck in limbo while politicians turn embryos into political pawns.
We filmed this at the Men Having Babies (Berlin) conference and sat down to unpack everything—custody agreements, co‑parenting after a breakup, protecting your kid’s mental health, and how to navigate the grey area when there’s no playbook. We also dig into the larger picture: how U.S. laws are shifting around embryo rights and what that means for queer families, surrogacy and anyone who might need IVF.
Why you should watch
Real talk about IVF, divorce and embryo custody—no fluff, no sugar‑coating.
Hard‑earned advice on starting tough conversations before it’s too late.
Eye‑opening legal Q&A for LGBTQ+ parents and allies.
Emotional support strategies for kids (and adults) caught in the crossfire.
Community confessions: we share what no one else does.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Men Having Babies Berlin Conference
07:14 Starting Hard Conversations
12:02 Frozen Embryos and Divorce
23:19 Legal Decisions After Separation
26:34 Protecting Children Emotionally
29:29 Sharing with Community
34:57 Closing Thoughts
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Warmly,
Julio Gaggia, Richard Westoby, and the IVFDaddies Team
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