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Should couples be able to choose an embryo based on its sex? able to select embryos free from genetic diseases, and might even be able to provide gay and lesbian couples with their own genetic children. How far should we be allowed to change embryo genetic make-up? colouring in sheets are included to aid young readers in learning about the lives of inspirational girls like them. Should we screen for genetic diseases and only select healthy embryos? Should single men be offered IVF, with an egg donor and surrogate? Breakthrough Babies is published by Practical Inspiration, Built for a digital age but also able to stand strong on its ownout – the14th book March, uses priced the £14.99,EdTech available moveme fromnt and Amazon. Augmented Reality to encourage sensory learning and bridge the gap between technology and print. Through downloading the “Girls About the author Simon Fishel is the Founder and Do Good” app readers canPresident explo ofre the the CAR bookE Fertility with Group thei r deviExces,clusi “collectingve arti tcoolless” andand pl interaying vgamesiews aalongvailable: the way. The – the UK’s largest independent Professor Simon Fishel has been interviewed on CNN, Channel 4 and BBC News. He is provider of fertility services. He available for expert comment, interview and to write by-lined articles on IVF, including: began his research career at the in 1975 with THE POWER OF FEMALEBob Edwards, STORI who EwasS responsible Stigma and shame: why mothers had IVF A step too far” – Why is scientific progress in secret in the 1980s (Mother’s Day 31st - with - for the birth always met with backlash? March) Girls Do Good opens up a ofsa thefe firstspa IVFce babyfor yLouiseoun gBrown read ers Laura the Sailor (23) – Laura sailed solo around the world to learn and talk about moind 1978.ern issues across world. on a two-year trip. She journaled about the penguins, seals, How I helped thousands of people have IVF - No longer just about creating Through learning about some of the amazing things globalthe babiesbi theyrds, wanted: whale Ands and how dolphins I lost she saw along the way. Simon joined Patrick and Bob almost everything in the process babies, also changing the health of the changemakers are doing, atyoun Bourng Hall,read thee rsworld’s are firstenc ourages to human race s Ashleigh the Singer (19) – Ashleigh has autism which can dedicatedthink ab IVFout clinic, the asir oDeputywn li vScientifices and Directortheir vewhenrsi oit nopened of go ino d. Progress prevention? How restrictions 1980, where he was part of the original clinical team undertaking IVF. His hinder scientificmake discoveriesit hard to make new friends – but through her music she pioneering work in the field of IVF has resulted in many honorary awards has found a way to connect wiWeth haveother thes. power to enhance human around the world. He is the founder of the Rachel Foundation, a charity The eradication of genetic diseases and health – so why aren’t we doing it? for research to help children rendered infertile due to medical treatment, curing terminal illnesses: what to expect ands M toa helpslati a raisend awarenessIsabel th fore Esecondarynvironmen infertility.talists (17 and 15) – in the futures April of IVF the Activist (19) – April was born a boy and now Malati and Isabel were sad that animals on their island Preventing the menopause: the game- He received an Honorary Fellowship from John Moores What was once novel and shocking changing scientific development Universityin Indonesia for “Outstanding were contributions harmed b toy humanityplastic andbag sciences. The iny the star ted is now theunderstand norm – how IVF – went but fromApri l works to remind others that it’s ok to happening right now fieldpickin of fertilityg up treatment hund includingreds of bembryologyags eve randy w IVF.”eek. “devil’s work” to normality

For further information, an interview with Simon Fishel, a guest article or a review copy of Breakthrough Babies, please contact: Natalie Connors [email protected] or Ella David son [email protected]