During 2009, one in every 30 babies born in the United States was a twin. This is the result of a steady, yet strong growth, in the incidence of twins over the last three decades. Historically, the incidence of twins in the United States was at a rate of one in 53. Reasons for the […]
Academics from Oxford University are at the early stages of what may become a breakthrough in IVF technology. They have devised a technique which will allow an IVF specialist to gauge the health of an egg differently than the invasive techniques which are currently employed. The new technique involves analysis of a “cloud” of cells
There is controversy in China over multiple births as the result of IVF therapy. The response was initiated when news came to hand of a wealthy couple who had eight babies with the assistance of two surrogate mothers. Despite much of the outrage which is focused on the couples’ complete disregard for the “one child
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has just released 2009 statistics which reported on the changing age of Australian women who are giving birth. Some of the more interesting statistics which were reported are as follows: 13.7% of first time mothers are over the age of 35 years. Compared to the previous data which
Recent statistics released in New Zealand have indicated a significant increase in the incidence of multiple births. The Office of National Statistics reported that in 2010 there were 15.7 multiple births per 1000 women. This is an increase of 6.8% compared to the same statistics from 2000. The increase in multiple births has been attributed
Recently in the Australian media there has been reporting on how there is an increased demand for induced labours around Christmas time. The practice is said to more typically on the increase amongst expecting mothers who already have children at home. Reportedly, they prefer to be home on Christmas day with their family than to
