Good Morning America's Lack of Sensitivity for Infertile Couples
During a recent interview on Good Morning America, Dr. Nancy Snyderman (who is NOT a specialist in the field of reproductive medicine) made the following comment when asked about women who have a diff... continue reading »
"I found the remarks offensive, due to the fact is a medical condition just like a family who has Cancer . A family member who receives medical treatment for Cancer spends more insurance money than a person who goes throuhgh IVF . Some women are born with "
"No, infertility is not life-threatening, but then again, neither is impotence -- and yet the insurance companies will cover costs for Viagra. There are many other examples of instances where insurance will cover conditions that are not terminal. This is n"
"I think every women should be given the choice if they want to have a baby or not. No one should ever say, maybe all women should not be fertile. God made women to have babies and this doctor has no idea what she is talking about and she should think befo"
"we should not judge unless we are in their shoes"
"A diploma does not necessarily impart enlightenment nor compassion"
"Yet another pathetic example of a short and useless soundbite. The media should be ashamed of their recent spate of infertility "reports" have some sensitivity and please, get someone who KNOWS what they are talking about. Dr Snydermans remarks are insens"
"GMA and the doctor who made such a pathetic comment obviously do not have any difficulties conceiving children otherwise they would not have been so rudely insensitive! Trying to start our family for the last 2 years has been overwhelmingly trying and I w"
"Not only should Dr. Nancy Snyderman make a formal apology on camera, but they should also make her read all of the made by the petitioners."