Some studies have suggested there may be an increased risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight and an increased risk of birth defects with ART procedures, but these findings are controversial. Please speak with your physician if you have concerns about this issue.

There is no reported correlation between babies conceived with medical intervention and birth defects. The risk is no greater than in the normal population.

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There is a higher rate of multiple births for women treated with fertility drugs than in the general population. The actual rate depends on the type of drugs used and the chosen procedure. There are many strategies to minimize the risk of multiple births, but it is always a risk to some degree.

Current data suggest that the likelihood of having a child with autism if the biological parents already have one child with autism is at least 1/20. This rate may be an underestimate, given that many families with one autistic child will stop having children due to stress or the fear of having another child with the disorder.

The rate of birth defect is related directly to the age of the mother. The chance of having a child with a birth defect is the same for a woman using IVF or ICSI techniques as it is for a woman of the same age having a child naturally.

If a woman is drinking during pregnancy, it is never too late for her to stop. The sooner a woman stops drinking, the better it will be for her baby. A woman should use an effective form of birth control until her drinking is under control. If a woman is not able to stop drinking, she should contact her physician, local Alcoholics Anonymous, or local alcohol treatment center, if needed.

One of every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. A birth defect can affect almost any part of the body. The well being of the child depends mostly on which organ or body part is involved and how much it is affected. Many birth defects affect the heart. About 1 in every 100 to 200 babies is born with a heart defect. Heart defects make up about one-third to one-fourth of all birth defects. Some of these heart defects can be serious, and a few are very severe.

We do not know what causes most birth defects. Sometimes they just happen and are not caused by anything that the parents did or didn't do. Many parents feel guilty if they have a child with a birth defect even if they did everything they could to have a healthy child.

Birth defects happen before a baby is born. Inherited or genetic factors; things in the environment, such as smoking or drinking alcohol or not getting enough folic acid; and a woman s illness during pregnancy can cause birth defects. Most birth defects happen in the first 3 months of pregnancy, when the organs of the baby are forming. This is the most important stage of development. However, some birth defects happen later in pregnancy.

There are no known ill effects. Abnormal pre-embryos, even those produced through normal fertilization, do not seem to mature. However, any long-term effects of IVF remain to be determined.

No. The risk of congenital anomalies in children conceived through ART is the same as the risk in the general population. Chromosome abnormalities, such as Down's syndrome also occur at a rate similar to the general population.

Some prescription drugs cause birth defects and should never be taken if there is any chance that a woman is pregnant or could become pregnant while taking the drug. Drugs that are used to treat a serious or life threatening illness should be avoided if possible. Prescription drugs known to cause birth defects include thalidomide (Thalomid) and isotretinoin (Accutane). A pregnant woman should always talk with her doctor about the risks and benefits of any drugs before taking them.

Women who use illegal drugs, or "street drugs," can have babies who are small, premature, or have other health problems, such as birth defects. Women who use cocaine while pregnant are more likely to have babies with birth defects of the limbs, gut, kidneys, urinary system, and heart. Other drugs, such as marijuana and ecstasy, may also cause birth defects in babies. Women should not use street drugs while they are pregnant.

Treatment with FSH products, such as Follistim?? AQ Cartridge, may result in multiple births. Your healthcare provider will advise you on the risk of multiple births.

Yes, some birth defects "run in the family." Babies with certain types of birth defects may have an extra or a missing chromosome. Birth defects can also happen when just a piece of a chromosome is missing or if just an extra piece is added. Also, certain genes may make a fetus more sensitive to things that cause birth defects.

CDC does research to try to find the causes of birth defects. Some people at CDC work in a lab doing basic science research to find answers. For example, we may study how chemicals in the air or water or land might harm a developing baby. Others at CDC are "epidemiologists" who look at all types of birth defects. They try to figure out what babies with certain birth defects have in common. They might study people's genes, their use of certain drugs, or their behaviors.

Yes. To increase your chances of conceiving a girl, you should have intercourse 2-4 days before ovulation. For more information, see Ovulation and Pregnancy.

Yes. To improve your chances of conceiving a baby boy, you should have intercourse a day before ovulation, on the day of ovulation, and a day after it. For more information, see Ovulation and Pregnancy.

In the usual circumstance, the chances depend upon the age of the mother. Many studies were conducted on this and the odds of having a child with Down's Syndrome at age 35 are approximately 1 in 350. Under age 25, the odds are about 1 in 1400 and at age 40 the odds are about 1 in 100. The chances of a parent of a child with Trisomy 21 having another child with Down's Syndrome is approximately 1 in 100. If the child has a translocation, the recurrence risk can be as high as 100% or as low as 2%.

In Arizona, a study was conducted where researchers examined 344 families to see if asthma runs in families. When studying the relationship between genetics and anything, twins are excellent candidates for research. Identical twins have the same genetic makeup while fraternal twins (non identical) do not. In 1995 Sarafino and Goldfedder conducted research to prove that both genetics AND the environment play a role in the appearance of asthma. In this study 325 pairs of twins were examined.

For each pregnancy, there is a 1 to 3% risk of having a baby with a major malformation. This is what is called the baseline risk. This risk can be increased due to several reasons such as maternal age, medical or family history, exposures to radiation, unsafe drugs or chemicals, known to cause birth defects. However, the risk of having a child with birth defects can be decreased by at least 15% by taking a multivitamin containing folic acid before and during pregnancy.

A:The risk of birth abnormalities is no greater in embryo adoption than in a couple’s own genetic pregnancy.

It depends. Asthma usually gets much better in adolescence, so a child with mild asthma might have no symptoms as a teenager, and a child with serious asthma symptoms will have fewer problems as a teenager. However, in many cases the child's lungs may still be inflamed, as shown on lung function tests. In these cases, asthma may return in later life, usually in the 30's or 40's. Experts don't know why that is.

The survival rates depend on several factors: the type of cancer your child has, the stage of the cancer when your child was diagnosed, and your child's response to treatment. Overall, survival statistics are currently well over 77%, and over 85% for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. And those number keep rising every year. The goal of the Children's Oncology Group is to reach an 85% overall survival rate by the year 2009.

of all babies are born with some kind of birth defect. Ultrasound can detect most, but not all birth defects that may be present. Some birth defects and many forms of mental retardation cannot be diagnosed using prenatal ultrasound. The sex of the baby can almost always be determined at ultrasound scans performed at or after 12 weeks gestation, however sex determination alone is not generally considered an indication for having the study performed.