In Our Own Image

People wearing hospital gowns and masks holding a newborn baby. Caption: Congratulations.

With recent advances in genetic and reproductive technology, couples can now rely on science to avoid giving birth to children with various genetic conditions. Explores the medical and ethical dilemmas that two couples face as they plan the birth of a child who may inherit their own genetic condition (dwarfism in one case, cystic fibrosis in the other). Bioethicists question the use of technology to ensure parents give birth only to a healthy child. NOTE: Includes footage of a baby being born via Caesarian section.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
biology, reproduction

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  • In Our Own Image

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    National Film Board Of Canada
    Length:
    41 minutes