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Moves of French Government to Approve Surrogacy Abroad Stirred Violent Protest in Society
The French are all for sex and all for family — so long as you're having sex to create one. Anything dealing with assisted reproduction makes a sizable portion of them uncomfortable, as the president's plans to legalize gay marriage have unexpectedly exposed.
UK Sperm Donors Can Contact with Their Biological Children
Sperm donors who know the parents to whom they have donated can apply for contact with their biological children, a court has ruled. Previously this was not allowed.
Chinese Hospital Opens Sex-Wards to Battle Infertility
China may have to abolish its one child policy after more than 30 years in view of the rising infertility rate in the country.
Hypnotized Into Being Pregnant
A 36-year-old who was desperate for a baby after seven years of trying to conceive has finally had a baby girl - after she was hypnotised into believing she was pregnant.
Сoenzyme Q10 Supplements Can Improve Male Fertility
Taking a 3-month course of coenzyme (Co)Q10 supplements could improve semen quality among infertile men, show researchers.
Harvard University Geneticist Refuted Neanderthal Baby Rumors
“I’m certainly not advocating it,” Church said. “I’m saying, if it is technically possible someday, we need to start talking about it today.”
Sunlight May Help Treat Male and Female Infertility, Researchers Say
Couples trying for a baby should take a sunshine holiday – and not just because it may put them in a more romantic mood. Sunlight boosts fertility in both men and women by increasing their levels of vitamin D, a study has found.
India Restricts Surrogacy for Gay Couples and Singles
India has issued new rules barring foreign gay couples and single people from using surrogate mothers in order to become parents, according to a notice on the home ministry website.
Scientists Search for Surrogate Willing to Carry a Neanderthal Baby
A scientist has said it would be possible to clone a Neanderthal baby from ancient DNA if he could find a woman willing to act as a surrogate.
Altruistic Surrogacy
SURROGATE Rachel Kunde, 31, has no qualms about carrying a baby - or two - for someone else.
Surrogacy Myths Dispelled
Various myths and reality about surrogacy.
France Prohibited Assisted Reproduction for Lesbians
Ironically, in an effort to gin up support for a bill that will allow marriage equality, the French government has decided to scrap its efforts to offer assisted reproduction to lesbians.
Reports of Elton John’s Second Baby Turned Out False
Sir Elton John has denied reports that he and partner David Furnish have had a second child. New York gossip column Page Six announced that the couple had welcome a second child into their family through the same surrogate mother that gave birth to their first child, Zachary.
Scientists Look Into the Problem of Growing Infertility Rates
Close to one in six U.S. couples don't get pregnant despite a year of trying - after which doctors typically recommend evaluation for infertility, according to a new study.
Elton John Welcomes His Second Baby Carried by the Same Surrogate
It sounds like congratulations are in order for Sir Elton John and David Furnish. The couple have welcomed their second baby via gestational carrier, New York Post reports. Sources say the baby was carried by the same surrogate who birthed their first son, Zachary, in December 2010.
Better Fertility Law For Women in California
California women who want to get pregnant using sperm from a donor they know should find the process easier and less expensive next year, thanks to a new state law scheduled to take effect on Jan 1.
Penelope Cruz Plays Mother of a Child Born to a Surrogate
In real life, she's mother to son Leo with husband Javier Bardem. But in her new movie Twice Born, Penelope Cruz deals with the heartbreaking story of a woman who relies on a surrogate after discovering she can't have children.
IVF Baby for Christmas
An IVF couple from Northampton have wished for similar happiness for another family as they prepare to see in the New Year with their miracle baby.
New Test Enables Women to Count Their Eggs
Moscow Women Will Be Able to Receive Free IVF Treatment
In-vitro fertilization will be available to Moscow women free of charge under compulsory health insurance as of next year. At present, more than 2,500 families are waiting for their turn to undergo the IVF.
