A recent study has revealed that babies born through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), have a higher risk of heart defects compared to naturally conceived babies. More than 3 million children are born through ART every year worldwide, with previous studies showing increased risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and certain birth defects. A large-scale study published in the European Heart Journal evaluated over 7.7 million births from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, finding that babies conceived through ART have a 36% higher risk of major heart defects. This risk was similar regardless of the type of ART used, with multiple births being a contributing factor.
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Babies Born Via Assisted Reproductive Technology At Higher Risk Of Heart Defects: Study
