The Fertility Gap: How Egg Freezing Exposes the Unaffordability of Modern Motherhood The recent announcement by Rep.
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez that she is freezing her eggs has highlighted the crippling costs associated with elective egg freezing, a procedure that promises women greater reproductive freedom but remains largely inaccessible to those without deep pockets or comprehensive health insurance.
As a society, we often celebrate the idea of "choice" and reproductive choice is no exception. But what good is this choice if it's only available to those who can afford it?