The Immaculate Deception

The Immaculate Deception

Fertility doctor Jan Karbaat was renowned for getting amazing results. Women who were desperate for children would visit him at his Rotterdam clinic and leave pregnant. But when the clinic closed, rumours began about the methods Karbaat used to achieve his success. The children conceived at the clinic - the Karbaat Kids - began asking difficult questions about what happened to their mothers. What happened in Dr Karbaat’s clinic? From Somethin’ Else, The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production.

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March 2, 2020 2 mins
Fertility doctor Jan Karbaat was renowned for getting amazing results. Women who were desperate for children would visit him at his Rotterdam clinic and leave pregnant. But when the clinic closed, rumours began about the methods Karbaat used to achieve his success. The children conceived at the clinic - the Karbaat Kids - began asking difficult questions about what happened to their mothers. What happened in Dr Karbaat’s clinic? Fr...
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Jenny travels to the Netherlands to meet Joey Hoofdman and Marsha Elvers, who discover the shocking truth about the fertility doctor who treated their mothers. The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 24, 2020 27 mins
Joey knocks on Dr Karbaat’s door and Jenny meets sperm donor Louis. What goes through the mind of someone who’s prepared to father dozens of children? The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 31, 2020 35 mins
Journalist Kamil Baluk made it through the clinic gates for one of the last ever interviews with Jan Karbaat. How did the doctor justify himself? The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 7, 2020 37 mins
What happened when Karbaat took his sperm to the US? Jenny investigates the doctor's American connection and finds out about the other fertility doctors who deceived their patients. The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 14, 2020 38 mins
Jenny finally tracks down a mother who was treated by Karbaat. Lidia found out the truth about her son's paternity in 2019. The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 21, 2020 32 mins
The fight for justice for Jan Karbaat's victims. And Jenny uncovers a secret recording. The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 28, 2020 40 mins
What does the future hold for those affected by Jan Karbaat's deceit? The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 5, 2020 21 mins
Anne is waiting to hear if Karbaat is her biological father. She calls Jenny with an update. The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jenny on making the series. The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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