24. Theological Frames, Medical Ethics, & Embryo Adoption with Dr. Nicholas Darby

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Dr. Nicholas Darby obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is a managing partner of Florence Medical Associates, where he practices primary care in Florence, Alabama. He served as chief resident during his time at Cahaba-UAB Family Medicine Residency and has also enjoyed roles as a clinical professor for nurse practitioner and medical students.

Dr. Darby and his wife are passionate advocates for embryo adoption and the responsible use of assisted reproductive technology after being blessed with their daughter through embryo adoption. This episode will provide technical language around embryo adoption, advanced reproductive technologies, and Christian frameworks for these conversations.

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Episode Highlights

• Introduction to Dr. Darby & his story with embryo adoption (1:56)
• Infertility, marriage, ethics and the will of God (14:17)
• Medical professionals and medical ethics (24:44)
• Discussing ethics and the IVF process (31:53)
• Dr. Darby’s process of embryo adoption and advice for others in the process (42:27)

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