This policy describes the policy and procedures for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review of research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in-vitro fertilization. Research involving these groups requires compliance with the federal regulations at 45 CFR 46 Subpart B (45 CFR §46.204, "Research involving pregnant women or fetuses prior to delivery"; 45 CFR §46.205, "Research involving neonates"; 45 CFR §46.206, "Research involving, after delivery, the placenta, the dead fetus, or fetal material.)