(Reuters Health) - Parents who use reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be more likely to have children with intellectual disabilities than those who conceive without help, an Australian study suggests.

Do IVF babies have more problems?

Do IVF babies have more birth problems? The answer is yes, but it's complicated. Most of the children born from IVF appear healthy. We have noticed a small increase in health problems, such as low birth weight, premature birth and congenital birth defects.

Do IVF children have learning difficulties?

Couples who have certain types of fertility treatment have a higher chance of having a child with autism or learning difficulties - although the overall risk is still extremely small, say scientists.