Legacy Matters

Wrong sperm

A Connecticut woman who was artificially inseminated with the wrong sperm gave birth to a healthy baby boy in January.  While the woman and her fiance are African American, the sperm belonged to a white man.  DNA tests are underway to confirm the child's paternity.

Her doctor tried to convince her to terminate the pregnancy, but the woman refused. believing this may be her last chance at motherhood.  She said, "The race is unimportant and I want this child to be happy and I want this child to grow and feel complete and whole."

While the lawyer from the infertility clinic was not available for comment, her lawyer said, "While she's thrilled to have this baby, this error has made her life much more complicated." 

I'll say.  Like who's responsible for child support.