The Fruits of IVF

As I've said before, I really question the use of in-vitro fertilization and other extreme measure to produce children. My main reason is that there are already plenty of children who need loving homes; those who want children should adopt these instead of producing still more. Anyway, now it appears there is another reason to avoid IVF.

While increased rates of specific abnormalities have been known to be associated with IVF, such as brain abnormalities and defective urological systems, the new research showed an overall increase in poor health among IVF children, including single-birth children.

Multiple births resulting from IVF treatment have been associated with higher mortality rates, increased risk for hospitalization and cerebral palsy. Single children born using IVF technology also showed increased hospitalization rates, however, as well as more birth complications. MORE

The research isn't conclusive, but it appears that IVF may not be quite as safe as previously thought. Strange things happen when we tamper with Life.