Fertility Deception

When a woman takes an at-home DNA test, she learns her biological father is her mother’s San Leandro fertility doctor. NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit follows her search for siblings and speaks with the doctor about why he kept this secret from the family – until he was confronted.

Part 1: San Leandro-Born Woman takes DNA Test, Find Out Father is Mom's Fertility Doctor

When a woman takes an at-home DNA test, she learns her biological father is her mother’s San Leandro fertility doctor. Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen reports.

Part 2: Doctor Sperm Donor Cases Uncovered Nationwide, Little Recourse for Children

After investigating a Bay Area fertility case, the Investigative Unit spoke with a woman who’s tracked hundreds nationwide. Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen reports.

Part 3: Federal Fertility Fraud Bill Introduced After ‘Widespread’ Doctor Sperm Donor Cases

An opportunity to criminalize so-called fertility fraud is underway, spearheaded by Representative Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma. This month, she introduced H.R. 451, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act. Investigative reporter Candice Nguyen reports.

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