Effects of IVF on children
IVF is a method of assisted reproduction through in vitro fertilization, which has many effects on children. This article will elaborate on the impact of IVF on children from four aspects: physical health, psychological development, social ability and family relations.
good health
First of all, IVF babies are strictly screened and monitored during the birth process to ensure that the parents' genes are free from serious genetic diseases. This means that IVF babies are in relatively good health. Research shows that there is no significant difference in birth weight and body length between test tube babies and naturally conceived babies.
Secondly, the strict monitoring and regulation of IVF in the process of embryo culture can eliminate some risks of abnormal embryonic development and reduce the possibility of congenital defects at birth. This further ensures the health of IVF.
Finally, the mother of the IVF baby received a comprehensive physical examination and conditioning before conception to ensure good nutrition. This has a positive impact on the development of embryos and the health of infants.
psychological development
There is no obvious difference in psychological development between IVF and naturally conceived children. The study found that there was no significant difference in the intellectual development, emotional regulation ability and social adaptation ability of IVF compared with naturally conceived children.
The psychological problems caused by IVF mainly come from the problems of cognition and identity of birth mode. However, good family education and a positive social environment can help IVF establish positive self-identity and self-esteem and solve psychological problems.
Therefore, the psychological development of IVF is mainly affected by the family and social environment, rather than the birth mode itself.
Social skills
There is no significant difference between IVF and children born naturally. Although IVF babies may receive more attention and care in the family, this does not mean that they lack social skills.
IVF can also establish friendship and develop social skills by contacting other children in schools and communities. In fact, some studies even found that test tube babies are more likely to be friendly, caring and helpful children due to the particularity of their families.
Therefore, there is no essential difference between IVF and children born naturally.
Family relations
The arrival of IVF has had a positive impact on family relations. For infertile couples, the birth of IVF is their greatest wish, which will make the relationship between husband and wife closer and more stable.
At the same time, IVF has also improved the sense of responsibility of the family, and parents are more attentive to the education and cultivation of their children. This has further promoted the emotional exchange and interaction between family members and strengthened the cohesion of the family.
In general, the impact of IVF on children is multifaceted. It ensures the physical health of children, has no obvious adverse impact on psychological development, has no difference in social ability from children born naturally, and has a positive impact on family relations. The emergence of IVF has brought hope and happiness to some infertile couples.
