# Taylor Strecker on IVF, Queer Parenthood, and Informed Consent in Family Building
Radio host Taylor Strecker and her wife Taylor Donohue opened up about their IVF journey and a troubling discovery that shook their trust in the process. One of the Taylors underwent an embryo transfer without knowing it was happening, raising serious questions about consent and communication in fertility treatment.
Strecker, known for her directness on her SiriusXM morning show and now her podcast Taste of Taylor, has built an audience by discussing topics others avoid. Her willingness to share vulnerable family moments extends to her fertility experience with Donohue. The couple's story highlights how easily miscommunication can occur in clinical settings, even when patients believe they're informed partners in their own care.
The embryo transfer happening without one partner's knowledge is deeply concerning. Fertility clinics typically provide detailed consent forms and scheduling information before procedures. When that process breaks down, it raises questions about whether the clinic adequately confirmed readiness with both partners, whether communication between the couple was clear, and whether the medical team verified who was actually consenting to treatment timing.
For queer couples navigating IVF, these details carry extra weight. Same-sex and non-binary couples often face unique challenges in fertility care, from provider bias to inadequate cultural competency. One partner may carry the biological pregnancy while another provides genetic material or takes a supporting role. Clear, explicit communication about each step becomes even more critical when multiple people are invested in the outcome.
Strecker and Donohue's openness about this breakdown in process serves parents and future parents considering fertility treatment. Their experience underscores that asking direct questions of your clinic matters. Confirm scheduling in writing. Verify that both partners (if applicable) understand the timeline. Request clear explanations of each step before