NaPro Technology vs. IVF (Dr. Teresa Hilgers) - 2/24/25

2/24/25 - Dr. Teresa Hilgers is an OB-GYN at the Saint Paul VI Institute. She holds degrees from Baylor University, Georgetown University, and Creighton University. For her residency training, she went to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, and following that she completed a Fellowship at the St. Paul VI Institute in Medical and Surgical NaProTechnology. Her weekly duties include seeing patients in the clinic, performing surgeries, and delivering babies. We'll discuss the ethical and moral implications of two approaches to infertility treatment from a Catholic perspective. Dr. Teresa Hilgers will introduce us to NaPro Technology, a natural alternative that works with a woman's reproductive system to address underlying causes of infertility, and compare it to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), which often involves the creation and disposal of embryos. Which method is in closer alignment with Catholic values surrounding life and family? Is there reasonable hope for Catholic women struggling with infertility that doesn't compromise on the values of our faith?