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Babies born after fertility treatment have higher risk of heart defects, study suggests
Technology tamfitronics The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), according to results of a very large study published in the European Heart Journal today.Researchers say the finding is important since congenital heart defects are the most common form of birth defects, and some of them are associated with life threatening complications.The study also shows that the increase in risk is particularly associated with multiple births which are more common in assisted reproduction.The study was led by Professor Ulla-Britt Wennerholm from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. She said: "Previous research shows that there are increased risks for babies conceived with the help of assisted reproductive technology. These include preterm birth and low birth weight....
