Louise Joy Brown, the first child conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF), was born in 1978. Since then, ethicists, theologians, and activists have expressed religiously-based objections to the practice of IVF, notwithstanding the joy it has brought to countless families. In this…
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Strong majority of Americans favor in vitro fertilization, Gallup survey shows
Republican efforts to ban in vitro fertilization are way out of step with a major share of the U.S. population, according to new research. Gallup’s July 30 “Update on American Values” survey found 90% of Americans consider the use of…
We really do love you, honey, but…
While some parents like the surprise element, my wife and I wanted to know. I remember the moment with each of our boys. We headed to the doctor for a regular checkup with a bonus: an ultrasound. But, at 20…