Experts seek to reduce multiple births
(cz) A national strategy has been launched today to reduce the number of multiple pregnancies in the UK.
The issue is being targeted as multiple pregnancies are the single biggest health risk of fertility treatment.
Over the next three years the strategy will aim to reduce the rate of multiple births from the national average of 24 per cent of all IVF births to ten per cent over three years.
From January 2009 all fertility clinics will be expected not to exceed the 24 per cent maximum.
Guidance is due to be published in the next few weeks advising professionals on best practice and a website - oneatatime.org.uk - has been set up with information for patients and professionals.
“For many people who have gone through the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatment, the prospect of having an instant family with twins is very appealing,” said Jane Denton, director of the Multiple Birth Foundation. more…
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