Complainants in this action are claiming that they experienced harm as a result of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos offered by the firm. Each underwent IVF and, after several rounds of failed treatment, became pregnant at the same time, giving birth within days of each other.ĭespite their ultimate 'miracle', Laura and Suzie are among about 200 people who have joined a class action against one of Australia's largest fertility clinic companies, Monash IVF Group. A segment entitled 'Miracle Mums' recently followed Laura and Suzie, a same-sex couple who sought assisted reproductive treatment to start their family. '7NEWS Spotlight' is an Australian commercial TV programme that focuses on current affairs and 'long-form investigations of national significance' (7Plus, 2022). What are the consequences if things go wrong and the resulting harm might have been preventable? ' Miracle Mums' tells the story of a couple affected by inaccurate genetic testing of their embryos and an associated class action against one of Australia's biggest fertility clinic chains, which offered the testing. Assisted reproductive treatment is high stakes.
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