The Maltese Paediatric Association (MPA) reiterated its call for effective regulation on the number of embryos that may be legally transferred in any single IVF cycle, in order to minimise the risk of medical complications to infants. MPA said that unregulated IVF, frequently results in triplets and since 90% of triplets are born prematurely, have a high risk of death, brain damage with permanent disabilities and numerous other complications. IVF is therefore regulated in all European countries, employing different means and strategies, with the intention of minimizing the risk to babies associated with multi-foetal pregnancies. MPA listed objectives, Obstetricians who practice IVF should aim at reaching; a good success rate, and the protection of human life from its beginning and the safeguarding of children born from this process.