{
  "id": 9310178,
  "title": "She’s 28, Loves God and Her Family, and Might Be the Reason You Can’t Have Kids",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/shes-28-loves-god-and-her-family-and-might-be-the-reason-you-cant",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/emma-waters-fertility-tech/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emma Waters, a 28-year-old woman who adheres to the mantra \"Love God, get married, have babies,\" might be the reason you can't have kids. Despite her seemingly idyllic family life with her husband Jack and their two daughters, Gertie and Ophelia, Waters is actually a leading voice in the conservative fight against unregulated reproductive technology.\n\nWaters is known for her work on fertility issues, often writing policy papers and op-eds for conservative think tanks. She has played a significant role in shaping the views of Republican politicians on reproductive issues, including Florida's ban on international surrogacy, Texas' changing stance on IVF, and the opposition to Donald Trump's \"fertilization president\" initiatives.\n\nOne of Waters' key concerns is the potential for gene editing to create \"better\" offspring, a prospect that liberals are struggling to discuss ethically. She argues that this technology could be used to create a \"designer baby\" market, exacerbating existing racial and socioeconomic inequalities. Waters' approach to these issues is often described as pragmatic, aiming to reform fertility technology without inflaming political tensions.\n\nDespite her controversial work, Waters is seen as a reasonable voice in the often polarized debate over reproductive rights. Her background in political science and biblical studies has given her a unique perspective on the intersection of religion, policy, and science. As she continues to influence American politics and reproductive policy, Waters' role in shaping the future of family planning becomes increasingly significant.",
  "summary": "No IVF. No surrogacy. No polygenic tests. Emma Waters is leading a national fight against fertility tech—with her hot husband’s permission, of course.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}