Years After This Mother Used A Sperm Donor, She Learned Her Fertility Doctor’s Cruel Secret
Pauline Chambless had dreamed of becoming a mother for well over a decade. But when she struggled to conceive, she called upon a fertility doctor for help. Chambless even maintained a close bond with that medic until she finally had her child, Jessica, in 1987. That all changed, though, when the DNA test Chambless’ daughter took in 2020 exposed a dark secret. And that shocking news would end up devastating the young woman and her mom.
Seeking Fertility
This bombshell would likely have taken Chambless by complete surprise, too, as she had a long history with her physician, Dr. Kim McMorries. Chambless’ battle with infertility dated back to the early 1970s. At that time, she was trying to get pregnant with her husband. Tragically, though, she ultimately lost several babies to miscarriage.
Famous In The Field
But in 1984 Dr. McMorries was considered to be the go-to guy for local couples who couldn’t conceive. He worked with Chambless and her husband for over two years, utilizing sperm from unnamed donors. And when Chambless finally fell pregnant in 1986, their hard efforts paid off.
Learning More
Chambless ended nearly 15 years of heartache when she gave birth to Jessica in 1987. More than three decades later, though, the family received an unexpected shock to the system. It all started when the mom’s daughter decided that she wanted to learn more about the sperm donor who helped to create her.
The Process
And what was found out would turn the whole family’s world upside down. The secret also brought back Chambless' traumatic memories of the conception process – which started with their search for the perfect match. What happened? Well, Dr. McMorries first provided the parents-to-be with a document that listed a number of different attributes about potential sperm donors. They ranged from nationality to hair color.
