Beginning of Life

Question 1

What are the techniques in assisted reproduction?

Answer 1

Artificial insemination
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) 
Gamete donation
Embryo donation
Use of artificial gametes
Reproductive cloning

Question 2

What are the arguments around baby sex selection?

Answer 2

Undermining the status of women
Gender ratio imbalance
Against nature
Slippery slope
Parental love
Virtue of acceptance

Question 3

What are the arguments around abortion?

Answer 3

Acknowledges sexual and reproductive rights of women
Unwanted pregnancy can harm physical  & mental heath
Safe abortion saves lives globally
A potential human is not a child
Wanted children thrive
Denial of the rights of the embryo/fetus
Eliminating the potential for life
Contraception as an alternative