Does IVF affect the development of children?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Although IVF technology has solved the fertility problem for many couples, people often care whether IVF will affect the development of children. This article will elaborate on the development of IVF to children from several aspects.
1. Physiological development
There is no significant difference between the physiological development of IVF and that of naturally conceived infants. The study found that there was no significant difference between IVF babies and naturally conceived babies in terms of physiological indicators such as weight and length at birth. This means that the growth and development of IVF in the maternal period is similar to that of naturally conceived infants.
At the same time, the neural development of IVF is similar to that of naturally conceived infants. The study found that there was no significant difference in the development of intelligence, language and motor skills between IVF and naturally conceived infants. This indicates that the neural development of IVF in infancy is as healthy as that of naturally conceived infants.
Therefore, from the perspective of physiological development, IVF has no significant impact on the development of children.
2. Psychological development
There is no significant difference in the psychological development between IVF and naturally conceived infants. The study found that there was no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants in the development of emotional expression, cognitive ability and social behavior.
Although IVF babies may have special growth environment and family situation, this does not mean that their psychological development will be affected. Parents' care, education methods and family environment play a vital role in the psychological development of IVF, which is the same as that of naturally conceived infants.
Therefore, from the perspective of psychological development, IVF has no significant impact on the development of children.
3. Health
The health status of IVF is one of the most concerned topics. Research shows that the health status of test tube babies at birth is similar to that of naturally conceived babies. Although IVF may have some small problems at birth, such as premature delivery, low weight, etc., this is similar to the situation of naturally conceived infants.
Long term studies have shown that there is no significant difference between the health status of IVF in adulthood and that of naturally conceived people. Their quality of life, life expectancy and disease risk are comparable to those naturally conceived. Therefore, IVF has not been adversely affected in terms of both physiology and quality of life.
4. Psychological adaptability
IVF babies need to adapt to the external environment and social pressure in the process of growth, just like children born naturally. The study found that test tube babies did not show significant differences in psychological adaptability with naturally conceived children.
However, IVF babies may face discrimination and incomprehension from the outside world, which may pose some challenges to their psychological adaptability. Therefore, parents and society need to give IVF more support and understanding to help them grow up healthily.
summary
To sum up, IVF has no significant impact on children's physiological and psychological development. Their health and psychological adaptability are comparable to those of children born naturally. However, IVF may have to face some social problems and need more understanding and support. Therefore, we should treat IVF with an open mind and give them the same opportunities and equal treatment as the children born naturally.
