Surrogacy 101 tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1581184 2012-01-16T07:00:00-08:00 Assisted Reproductive Business Consultant, Surrogacy Guide & Third Party Family Building Educator & Advisor TypePad NCHS Issues Data Brief on Increase in Twin Births via the ASRM tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55060d36c88340168e50cdafb970c 2012-01-16T07:00:00-08:00 2012-01-16T07:00:00-08:00 Today, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) released a data brief on the increase of twin births over the last three decades. Among the key findings reported by the NCHS: • In 2009, 1 in every 30 babies born in the United States was a twin, compared with 1 in every 53 babies in 1980. • The twin birth rate rose 76 percent from 1980 through 2009, from 18.9 to 33.3 per 1,000 births. • If the rate of twin births had not changed since 1980, approximately 865,000 fewer twins would have been born in the United States over the last three decades. • Over the three decades, twin birth rates rose by nearly 100 percent among women aged 35–39 and more than 200 percent among women aged 40 and over. • The older age of women at childbirth in 2009 compared with three decades earlier accounts for only about one-third of the rise in twinning over the 30 years. The remaining increase is assumed to be from an increase in the use of infertility treatments. The report highlights the impact that the rise in the rate of twins has had on... Sharon LaMothe
TwinsToday, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) released a data brief on the increase of twin births over the last three decades. Among the key findings reported by the NCHS:  
 
• In 2009, 1 in every 30 babies born in the United States was a twin, compared with 1 in every 53 babies in 1980.
• The twin birth rate rose 76 percent from 1980 through 2009, from 18.9 to 33.3 per 1,000 births.
• If the rate of twin births had not changed since 1980, approximately 865,000 fewer twins would have been born in the United States over the last three decades.
• Over the three decades, twin birth rates rose by nearly 100 percent among women aged 35–39 and more than 200 percent among women aged 40 and over.
• The older age of women at childbirth in 2009 compared with three decades earlier accounts for only about one-third of the rise in twinning over the 30 years. The remaining increase is assumed to be from an increase in the use of infertility treatments.
 
The report highlights the impact that the rise in the rate of twins has had on perinatal health and rates of preterm birth and low birthweight.
 
To view the data brief, go to:  http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db80.htm
 
 The Affordable Care Act: Find Out More at Fertility Within Reach tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55060d36c88340167602ad162970b 2012-01-07T23:20:15-08:00 2012-01-07T23:20:15-08:00 Beginning 2014, under the Affordable Care Act, consumers can choose and purchase insurance plans that will cover a comprehensive and affordable set of health services. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a proposal to establish how essential health benefits will be defined and what they include. At this time, Infertility benefits are not included. Sharon LaMothe
YOU can make the difference!
 
Beginning 2014, under the Affordable Care Act, consumers can choose and purchase insurance plans that will cover a comprehensive and affordable set of health services.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a proposal to establish how essential health benefits will be defined and what they include.  At this time, Infertility benefits are not included. 

States with mandated insurance coverage risk losing their benefits!
 
Public input on the HHS proposal is encouraged. Comments are due by Jan 31, 2012 and can be sent to: EssentialHealthBenefits@cms.hhs.gov
 
HHS needs to know why Infertility benefits are essential and affordable.
 
It’s simple: Fertility Within Reach’s website has:
· Facts and research supporting multiple cost-savings to insurance premiums associated with the coverage of infertility insurance benefits.
· A sample letter to get you started.