The ethics of IVF

Infertility can be devastating for couples who desire to have children. But medical technology now enables some of these to have their own children.

I have been asked about what should be the Christian attitude towards in-vitro fertilization (IVF)? The world’s first baby to be conceived by IVF was born in July 1978. In 2012, about 3.5% of all children born in Australia were conceived as a result of IVF treatment. And many Christians consider IVF an acceptable means to overcome infertility. (more…)

March 2, 2017 | Categories: Christian, Christian living, Spiritual | Tags: conception, debatable, embryo, ethics, freezing, in-vitro fertilization, infertile, infertility, IVF, life | 1 Comment