You may be at a slightly higher risk of your baby being born with a birth defect if you conceive with ICSI or standard IVF. However, these problems are not common and the absolute risk of your baby having a problem as a result of ICSI or IVF is low. More research is needed to be sure if there is a direct link between fertility treatments and birth defects, as your age and infertility may be related to an increased risk of some problems.