i think there is a genuine lack of understanding about IVF processes out there. in most cases in Australia, fertility specialists will strongly discourage the transfer of two embryos - and some will outright refuse. its not easy to convince them to transfer two - especially in a younger mum-to-be. there is generaly a history of failed cycles behind that patient before the FS will support the transfer of more than one embryo. i doubt, in Australia, that there would be too many FS' that would allow a multiple embryo transfer to a patient with no proven history of infertility or failed cycles

taking the celebrity and media factor out of the equation - i still find it insulting that an otherwise healthy, fertile couple would choose IVF to have twins, over natural conception which may result in a singleton/twins or more. i also pity anyone that chooses to go down that path with the misguided notion that they'll be guaranteed twins from IVF - it just doesn't work like that even for the most fertile of women. it's not easy - and to be so set in your head that you want this exact family configuration that you would put yourself through it voluntarily makes me wonder about the mental health of that person!

assisted conception technology was developed to help those of us that can't conceive naturally for whatever reason, not to create "designer families"