The female body’s ability to conceive and develop a baby has been eulogised as a miracle by many. It does seem to be miraculous that a sperm and egg can fuse together inside a person to finally come ...

The process of ovulation, i.e. release of eggs from the ovary occurs every month in women, generally around two weeks prior to the start of their next menstrual period. It involves selection of one of ...

Earlier this month voters in two U.S. States, Colorado and North Dakota, considered new laws that would bolster the legal rights of a fetus before birth. Neither of these ballot initiatives passed, ...

Re “When are the souls handed out?” Opinion, July 18 David Barash provides convincing scientific details that reveal there is no one moment of conception. Conception is a process. So maybe the ...

In a time when IVF is helping millions start their families, one question keeps surfacing: ‘Are IVF babies any different from those conceived naturally?’ Couples opting for IVF often face questions ...