The baby market.

Part Two of this trilogy examines further developments in reproductive technology including the IXY technique. The birth of Louise Brown in 1978 set in motion an international industry in surrogate babies, beset by ethical dilemmas. Egg 'broking' emerges as a new, lucrative trade, while legislation hurries behind, attempting to place curbs on techniques and transactions which have already found a place in the market. Children can now be born to a couple without a genetic inheritance from either partner. Children can be genetically tailored to requirements. Men unable to produce mature sperm can become fathers by the surgical extraction of immature sperm cells; and eggs from two women can be mixed to enhance the chances of a successful pregnancy. No one knows what the effects may be on the child. Ruth Deech (Human Embryology and Fertility Authority) expresses her concern.