According to one study, children conceived through in vitro fertilization have an increased risk of birth defects, such as heart or kidney problems, cleft palate, and undescended testicles.
وفقا لإحدى الدراسات ،‏ يعاني اطفال الانابيب اكثر من غيرهم عيوبا خلقية ،‏ مثل مشاكل القلب او الكلى ،‏ الحنك المشقوق ،‏ واحتباس الخصيتين .‏