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Fertility Glossary

Welfare of the child assessment

A clinic's legal duty to consider the welfare of any child born from treatment.

UK regulation & HFEA

Clinics must consider this before offering treatment, including the need for supportive parenting. It is not a test of family type.

Also known as: WoC assessment, welfare of the child

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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