[Health and risk among children conceived after IVF and their mothers].

The vast majority of IVF children are born healthy. Numerous studies have shown an increased risk of pre-term birth and low birthweight in comparison to spontaneous conception, both overall and for singletons. Moreover, in comparison to spontaneously conceived children, several studies have shown a modestly increased risk for birth defects. Most data on neurodevelopment, growth and physical health in children conceived after IVF show similar results as in children conceived spontaneously. However, the majority of children are still young and further research in adolescence and adulthood is needed. For mothers, the risk of placenta-mediated complications, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, seems to be elevated. Both the infertility per se and the technical aspects have been suggested as contributors to the adverse outcome.  Even though there seems to be a modestly increased risk for adverse outcome for both the neonate and the mother, the absolute risks are low.