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Is it true that a child born through ivf have a different i.q. than a normal born child?

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No: There is absolutely no reason this would be correct. Certainly, people that can afford ivf, maybe in higher paying careers and may be more intelligent, which would have an effect.

Answered 7/20/2012

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