Making Babies

Synopsis

Invistigates fertility treatment, looking at scientific progress in the field. Scientists, doctors, egg donors and test-tube mothers talk about infertiity. Includes footage of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) surgery - collection of microscopic eggs from would-be mothers, the moment life is created, and the replacement of the fertilised egg in the womb. Investigates the ethics of using eggs from aborted fetuses. Also looks at the problems associated with providing fertility treatment to post-menopausal women.

Series

Tuesday Special, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

out of distribution; 1995 sale: £20.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

fertility - human; foetal development; in vitro fertilisation; obstetrics

Credits

Producer

Mike Morley

Contributor

Steve Clark

Production Company

Name

Central Independent Television

Notes

use Carlton UK Television

Distributor

Name

Carlton UK Television Ltd

Web

http://www.carlton.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0115 986 3322

Fax

0115 964 5202

Address

Video Resources Unit
East Midlands TV Centre
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NA