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IVF Boom: 1 in 16 Newborns, Costs Remain High

7/28/2025

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Since 1978, Australia has welcomed between 10 and 13 million IVF babies, with projections indicating an additional 3-4 million by 2024. Remarkably, one in 16 newborns is conceived through IVF, emphasizing the shift towards single embryo transfers to minimize multiple births. However, the high costs of fertility treatments continue to pose challenges for many hopeful parents.

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Story summary

Since 1978, Australia has welcomed between 10 and 13 million IVF babies, with projections indicating an additional 3-4 million by 2024. Remarkably, one in 16 newborns is conceived through IVF, emphasizing the shift towards single embryo transfers to minimize multiple births. However, the high costs of fertility treatments continue to pose challenges for many hopeful parents.