Infertility Treatments

A woman I know recently gave birth to a child after eight years of heartache.  She is overjoyed with her baby son, as any new mother would be.  After researching all of the options for their particular situation, she and her husband chose to undergo IVF - In Vitro Fertilization.  Upon hearing this news, some people criticized them for this decision, saying that if it were God's will for them to have a child, it would happen naturally.

What does Islam say about In Vitro Fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies?  Are they a rebellion against God's will, or a blessing for people who need help?  If acceptable in Islam, are there certain guidelines to follow?  Find out more.

Infertility Treatments originally appeared on About.com Islam on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 04:02:11.

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