'Reproductive technology has come a long way since birth of the first IVF baby in 1978, and couples who only a decade ago would have been remained infertile can now experience the thrill of childbirth. But despite the best of intentions, things can nonetheless go horribly wrong. Debut author AMANDA ORTLEPP tells ANGUS DALTON about psychotic mothers, the complex world of modern parenthood and her novel, Claiming Noah.' (Publication abstract)