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Midwifery and assisted reproductive technologies

Abstract:

Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), particularly in vitro fertilisation (IVF), are being used by women who are experiencing difficulties of conception to achieve parenthood. Many of these women and their partners will come to midwives for their maternity care. In this paper we examine the literature regarding the health and wellbeing of women who have used assisted reproductive technologies, and their babies. Our paper aims to provide an overview of fertility/infertility, and to highlight the adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with ART pregnancies. We aim to inform midwives of the issues which they need to be mindful, when caring for these women and their families.

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Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Birth, In Vitro Fertilisation, Midwives, Pregnancy