Fearfully and wonderfully made : ethics and the beginning of human life

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Preface -- The dilemma -- Biology -- The moral status of the embryo -- Human relationships -- Which ethical basis? -- Contraception -- Abortion -- Screening in normal pregnancy -- When there is something wrong -- Infertility -- Silent sorrow: miscarriage and stillbirth -- Assisted reproductive technologies -- Saying 'no' to assisted reproductive technology -- What to do with leftover embryos -- Human embryo research, stem cells and cloning -- Modern healthcare: are we playing God? -- Epilogue -- Appendices. Does the oral contraceptive pill cause abortions? -- Commercial markets created by abortion -- Human genetics -- Umbilical cord blood collection -- Recommended resources -- General index -- Scripture index.