Risks of birth defects and other adverse outcomes associated with assisted reproductive technology

NS Green - Pediatrics, 2004 - publications.aap.org
Approximately 1 million children world-wide have been born through assisted reproductive
technology (ART), 1 which helps many motivated couples give birth to healthy infants.
Children conceived through ART comprise as many as 1% to 2% of total births in some
countries. 2, 3 High rates of multiple births, with attendant complications of prematurity and
low birth weight, are well documented. Concerns are now emerging about associated
increased risks for congenital anomalies. Use of newer techniques may bring additional …