Imagine paying £15,000 for a much-anticipated IVF treatment, only to have the company arranging it abruptly go bust. This unsettling scenario recently became reality for many hopeful parents-to-be, as reported in a BBC News article. The fallout from such events forces us to reconsider how we approach fertility treatments—not only medically but from a legal and financial standpoint. So, what exactly happened, and what can prospective parents do to safeguard their dreams of parenthood? Let’s dive in.

The Hidden Vulnerability of IVF Middlemen

The BBC exposé revealed a glaring issue in the fertility treatment industry: companies acting as