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IVF Babies Are More Sickly

A new study published last week in London in the medical journal Human Reproduction, is warning parents that there are some risks to the baby associated with IVF. Many of the illnesses are common child hood problems and others are more serious. Among several hundred children studied, IVF babies tended to: *males born via IVF have a higher incidence of infertility *spend more time in the hospital *be more likely to suffer from heart defects *be at a higher risk for autism and cerebral palsy *be admitted to the hospital more often and spend more time there *be more prone … Continue reading →

Setting Limits for Infertility Treatments

When you enter into treatment for infertility, you have high hopes. You may expect to get pregnant within a few months of your first visit to the clinic. This is often not the case. It can take many months, or even years, to finally get pregnant. The initial high you feel can quickly fade and you may feel very low. This is why trying to conceive is often compared to a ride on a roller coaster. The stress of infertility can make you want to give up. This is very normal. Trying to have a baby is not fun, despite … Continue reading →