The fertility matchmaker

The online fertility industry has several websites for individuals searching for fertility options. Pride Angel is UK’s largest fertility connection site. Erika Tranfield is the Co-founder and Director, and in this interview, she explains what she does and the services they provide.

During the course of the interview, she touches on a number of key issues, including health concerns, issues of consent and safeguarding, as well as donor anonymity and choice.

For discussion: When listening to Erika explain her motivations for working in this area, consider to what extent you feel this service is able to deal with the ethical and legal issues we covered before. What are the advantages and disadvantages of seeking fertility online, outside of the regulatory framework?