In vitro fertilization
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Judge blocks government from requiring Catholic employers to accommodate abortions, IVF
A U.S. district judge this week permanently blocked the federal government from requiring some Catholic employers to accommodate abortions for... Read more
First baby born through donated womb in the UK is cause for ethical concerns, expert says
A baby born in the United Kingdom is being called “a little miracle” for being the first child in the... Read more
Pro-life group urges Illinois residents to vote no on IVF question
Illinois Right to Life has expressed opposition to the question, noting that “in vitro fertilization is detrimental to the inherent... Read more
Democratic, Republican bills on IVF voted down in U.S. Senate
The Right to IVF Act, introduced by Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, failed 48-47 on Thursday, needing 60 votes... Read more
Southern Baptist Convention approves resolution opposing IVF
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., on Wednesday voted to approve a resolution opposing the... Read more
‘NaPro technology’ offers a pro-life alternative to IVF for infertility treatment
NaPro approaches fertility treatment by two methods: identifying and treating the underlying causes of infertility and charting the woman’s fertility... Read more
Iowa House passes bill to affirm personhood at moment of fertilization
The Iowa House of Representatives passed legislation that would recognize the personhood of unborn children at the moment of fertilization. Read more
Experts warn of ‘inhumane’ treatment of embryos, ‘evil’ circumstances surrounding IVF
The Alabama Supreme Court sparked national debate on the ethics surrounding IVF following the court’s decision that ruled embryos are... Read more
Here’s what Trump, Biden, and the Catholic Church are saying about IVF
As the U.S. bishops have pointed out, many Catholics may not be aware that the Catholic Church forbids the use... Read more
Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children under state law
State's wrongful death act applies to all children "regardless of their location." Read more
Pope Francis calls surrogacy ‘deplorable,’ calls for global ban in speech to ambassadors
Pope Francis called surrogacy “deplorable” and called for a global ban on the exploitative practice of “so-called surrogate motherhood.” Read more
Surprising number of Americans would screen embryos for intellectual aptitude, survey says
A significant minority of Americans would favor genetic screening of embryos simply to boost their child’s chance to attend an... Read more
Democratic US Senator opposes Amy Coney Barrett confirmation over IVF
A US Senator on Friday sent a letter to her colleagues urging them to vote against the confirmation of Amy... Read more
French Senate passes controversial IVF bill
The French Senate this week passed a bill that would allow access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) for single women and... Read more
At fertility clinics, abandoned human embryos could number in the millions
The number of “abandoned” human embryos in the United States could number in the millions, and many fertility specialists are... Read more
British women in their 50s increasingly requesting in-vitro fertilization
In-vitro fertilization clinics in Britain are increasingly helping women over age 55 to conceive children because there is currently no... Read more
'Embryo jewelry' a sign we've taken the wrong path, IVF critic says
For one critic, a report that IVF-conceived embryos are being cremated and turned into jewelry for their mothers shows the... Read more
Sofia Vergara is being sued by her own frozen embryos
Emma and Isabella are suing their mother, Sofia Vergara, according to court documents obtained by the New York Post. Read more
The insidious danger behind 'family balancing'
For years, expectant parents have relied on ultrasounds to find out the sex of their unborn baby. Read more
Poland's government to drop IVF funding, citing costs
Poland’s new government has said it plans to end funding for in vitro fertilization treatment, citing costs. Read more
