Nuala Conway, of Cookstown has given birth to the UK's fourth set of sextuplets at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast.
The four girls and two boys are reported to be healthy. Mrs Conway claims the six babies were conceived naturally, but fertility experts say she may have taken ovary-stimulating drugs that triggers the release of multiple eggs from the ovary.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - Introduction To Infertility and Reproduction
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a brief introduction to infertility and reproduction
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a brief introduction to infertility and reproduction
Keith Reed, chief executive of the Twins and Multiple Births Association expressed delight at the news and said they would be hoping for the continued health of the mother and the babies.
"Around half of the 11,000 multiple births each year are premature resulting in one or more of their babies being cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit so our families understand the roller coaster of emotions this family will be on," he added.
Artificial Insemination - Milestone Types Intrauterine FAQs
Artificial Insemination is a medical procedure usually used to treat infertility. In this procedure, sperm is placed into a female's vagina, uterus or fallopian tubes by artificial means.
Artificial Insemination is a medical procedure usually used to treat infertility. In this procedure, sperm is placed into a female's vagina, uterus or fallopian tubes by artificial means.
Egg Donation
The term ‘Egg Donation’ is commonly used to refer to the contribution of her eggs by a woman to another, who is incapable of producing her own.
The term ‘Egg Donation’ is commonly used to refer to the contribution of her eggs by a woman to another, who is incapable of producing her own.
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Invitro Fertilisation
During IVF fertilization takes place invitro, in an incubated petri dish. The resulting embryo is transferred back to the uterus on Day 3 at the 6-8 cell stage. Sometimes the embryo transfer in done at the blastocyst stage on Day 5. The embryo is drawn into a specialized catheter along with a small amount of culture medium and is transferred to the uterus.
During IVF fertilization takes place invitro, in an incubated petri dish. The resulting embryo is transferred back to the uterus on Day 3 at the 6-8 cell stage. Sometimes the embryo transfer in done at the blastocyst stage on Day 5. The embryo is drawn into a specialized catheter along with a small amount of culture medium and is transferred to the uterus.
