What is the Church's Stance on IVF?

[Ashley_Berben]

Hello Catholic Answers:

This is Ashley Berben speaking. I know a couple who has used IVF and I was wondering what is the Catholic Church’s teaching on IVF?

In what cases would contraception be acceptable and is there any such case?

In Christ,
Ashley Berben

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should help you better understand the Catholic Church’s position on in vitro fertilization. If you have any further questions, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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• Any advice for someone conceived through IVF?
• Fertility Question–what’s licit?
• Can a woman donate her eggs?
• In doing IVF, how grave a sin have we committed?
• Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation