Table 1.

 Odds ratios of perinatal problems of IVF infants compared with naturally conceived children, by plurality

Infant outcomeSingleMultiple
ORAdjusted ORORAdjusted OR
S, singletons; M, multiples
Gestation length <37 weeks1.70 (1.50 to 1.92)1.84 (1.62 to 2.10)1.28 (1.13 to 1.46)1.21 (1.07 to 1.36)
Birth weight <2500 g1.64 (1.42 to 1.89)1.67 (1.43 to 1.95)1.24 (1.09 to 1.42)1.00 (0.89 to 1.14)
Perinatal mortality1.58 (1.06 to 2.35)1.33 (0.88 to 1.99)0.79 (0.69 to 1.90)0.80 (0.53 to 1.20)
Major congenital anomaly1.52 (1.25 to 1.84)1.30 (1.05 to 1.61)0.81 (0.52 to 1.27)0.80 (0.48 to 1.32)