How many US babies are born through IVF and ART?

How many babies are born through assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, varies a lot from state to state. The differences largely track insurance coverage, income, and how many clinics are nearby.

The national picture

According to KFF, an estimated 1.8% of US infants are conceived each year using ART. The shares are highest in the Northeast, including Massachusetts (4.7%), Connecticut (3.9%), and New Jersey (3.9%), and lower in the South.

Why states differ

• Insurance mandates: KFF notes that fifteen states require some private insurers to cover some fertility treatment. States with broader mandates tend to have higher ART use.
• Cost: Most patients pay out of pocket. Cleveland Clinic estimates an average of about $15,000 per IVF cycle in the US, plus medication.
• Public coverage: No state Medicaid program covers IVF, according to KFF.

Finding current state data

The CDC publishes state-specific ART surveillance reports each year with the number of ART infants and their share of all births in each state. Figures change from year to year, so use the most recent report when comparing states.