Should parents be allowed to choose the sex of their children?
For Australian families, that choice is banned. However, in countries with less regulation, fertility clinics allow patients to select their baby’s gender through IVF.
For Teghan and Kyal, it was a no-brainer.
The Victorian couple desperately wanted a baby girl after raising three boys – so they spent $40,000 in savings on a trip across the world to make their wish come true.
In the US State of Virginia, gender selection is legal, common, and pricey. Hundreds of Australian couples are reportedly considering making the trip.
This trend has sparked a debate over ethics, with proponents pushing for IVF gender selection to be legalised in Australia.
Critics argue that it would equate to ‘playing God’ and could open a scientific pandora’s box that crosses a line.
10 News+ has spoken to parents, doctors, and ethicists about this delicate debate.
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