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A Couple Breaks Up. Who Gets Custody of Their Embryos?

September 10, 2026·43 min·6-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of The Daily explores the legal, emotional, and ethical complexities surrounding IVF embryo custody through the story of Erin Millinder and Adam Rubin, a couple whose breakup led to a high-stakes battle over frozen embryos. As more Americans turn to fertility treatments, th

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Caroline Kitchener

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Caroline KitchenerErin MillenderAdam Rubin

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The Lean Startup

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The New York Times

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Criminal JusticeInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismUs PoliticsWomens Health

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