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Legally, can someone give birth to their own genetic sibling through IVF?
Say a couple had one daughter and put their remaining frozen embryo in the care of that daughter, for when they pass on. So now the daughter becomes an orphan, and wants a sibling, so when she is of age, impregnates herself with her biological sibling, and later gives birth to them. Is this legal? It sounds interesting but kinda f'd up altogether. Your sister would be your mother, and your parents could have died long before you were implanted in your mom-sister's uterus.
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Interesting question: I am not aware of any current law that would deal with this specific question. Is it possible to do? Yes, though legal questions aside certain moral and ethical issues makes me believe a person would not find and IVF clinic would do so.
If you look at the embryo as the genetic material of the parents of which the daughter is also. Then I believe the current laws in most all countries against incest would prevail. For I believe the implantation of an embryo of the parents into the daughter might be seen as incest.
I use the word might for I am aware of where the mother of a women carried her grandchild in her womb because her daughter was unable to carry the child. Just what the legal difference her was if one was even determined I'm not sure.
I remember the Headline in the newspaper, "Women gives birth to her own grandchild"
Here is a link to one such story: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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Is this for a report for school? It's a very interesting thought. I have no idea if it has ever happened before. If you really want the scoop, if no names need to be passed on, I am sure calling an IVF clinic and asking your question will get you an instant answer if they've seen such a scenerio occur there before or not.
I am guessing this is just the imagination rambling on, wondering. It would make a good plot for a book though.
If you are totally serious and this IS your situation, check with a clinic and if they aren't sure, get a lawyer to check things out for you.
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