Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on embryos as children has left women undergoing I.V.F. in limbo. Some, like Natalie Brumfield, see it as affirming their Christian beliefs, while others, like Emily Capilouto, face despair as their I.V.F. treatments are suspended. The ruling's potential national impact is uncertain, but it has prompted concerns about the classification of embryos and the implications for women's journeys to motherhood. Fertility clinics are halting treatments, leaving many couples in distress and uncertainty. The ruling has raised questions about the rights and options for couples with unused embryos, and the potential legal consequences of disposing of or moving them out of state. The situation has also sparked fears of losing access to I.V.F. treatments and embryo adoption options in Alabama.