Kreg Jones, well actually his wife, recently had triplets using in vitro fertilization (IVF). While there are a number of assissted reproductive technologies (ART) available to couples, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is by far the most utilized of these methods. In fact, IVF accounts for more than 95% of all ART procedures.
The following article is by Erica Lamberg
Are you expecting more than one baby? You’re not alone – births of twins, triplets and more are becoming increasingly common. Here, find out some of the reasons for the multiple baby boom, how some twin pregnancies are diagnosed, and some resources where you can find support and more information.
The new statistics
Multiple births are on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), between 1980 and 1997, the number of twin births rose 52 percent, while triplet and other higher order multiple births (heretofore (triplets, quadruplets or greater) jumped by 404 percent. Over the same period of time, singleton births rose a mere 6 percent.
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