Conceived by Science: Thinking Carefully and Compassionately about Infertility and IVF

by Stephanie Gray Connors

For those who face infertility, is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) an ethical response to that great suffering? Conceived by Science presents the lived experiences of various people who have struggled to conceive. It also proposes arguments and principles, from both a non-religious and a Christian perspective, to be guided by when evaluating the ethics of IVF. In doing so, this book appeals to the mind as well as the heart.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

161 pages, Paperback

Published January 19, 2022

About the author

Stephanie Gray Connors is an international presenter who has spoken in Costa Rica, Latvia, England, Ireland, the United States, and across Canada for more than 16 years. She has formally debated abortion doctors and professors at universities, and has had countless one-on-one conversations about abortion at pro-life exhibits. Stephanie has done hundreds of media interviews, which include being a guest on CTV News, CBC News, CBC s The Current, Global News, EWTN, Catholic Answers Radio, 100 Huntley Street s Listen Up, and the Miracle Channel s Insight. She has been interviewed by ABC-, NBC-, FOX-, and CBS-affiliated television news programs throughout the Midwest of the United States. Much of Stephanie s media experience was generated during her 12 years as executive director and co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, a ministry that took her to Alberta and Ontario. In 2014, she returned to her home province of British Columbia and now speaks on behalf of her ministry Love Unleashes Life. Stephanie is Faculty at Blackstone Legal Fellowship where she trains law students from around the world about conversing persuasively on abortion. She is also author of A Physician s Guide to Discussing Abortion. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UBC in Vancouver, and a Certification, with Distinction, in Health Care Ethics, from the NCBC in Philadelphia.

Reviews

[Jessie Holbrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great resource for anyone who has questions about the ethics behind IVF and surrogacy (which should be most people, particularly believers). It shed light on what to consider when either walking through infertility and miscarriage yourself or interacting with someone who is. Many of my questions are still unanswered, but the book was a good resource and was thought provoking.

[Sami Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible book, so equipping for this tough conversation. Yet, Stephanie approaches every single topic and question with so much grace and love.

It has truly equipped me as someone who deeply values all human life to understand why IVF is such a tricky topic. Highly recommend.

[Ryan Ahlenius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, a very informative and useful resource on seeing IVF through a Christian lens. Could have been more condensed and focused but overall pretty good, especially in hearing testimonies of families that have gone through infertility issues.