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Assisted Reproduction
Babies conceived via assisted reproduction lag in size and development
February 24th, 2005
Babies conceived via assisted reproduction lag in size and development. Twins conceived via assisted reproduction technology tend to be smaller at birth than those who are naturally conceived. And while the size differential disappears by the age of two, they remain less physically developed in other ways than their traditionally conceived peers at that age. That is the conclusion of a recent study co-authored by Kristine Anthis, an assistant psychology professor at Southern Connecticut State University. The study was published recently in the Journal of Genetic Psychology. While the use of assisted reproduction has been...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-24)
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