Is the development of IVF baby normal?
IVF is a kind of baby that combines sperm and egg in vitro through in vitro fertilization technology, and then puts the fertilized egg into the mother's uterus. For the parents of IVF, one of their special concerns is whether the child's development is normal. The following details the development of IVF babies from four aspects: embryonic development, physical development, cognitive ability and psychological development.
1、 Embryonic development
The embryonic development of IVF occurs in vitro. Doctors will regularly observe the development of embryos during the process of embryo cultivation, and assess the health of embryos according to the number, development speed, embryo quality and other indicators. These indicators can help doctors judge whether the embryo is developing normally. At the same time, modern embryo screening technology can also help doctors detect some congenital genetic diseases, and prevent embryos with serious genetic diseases from being implanted into the mother.
The process of embryonic development is very precise. With the division and development of embryonic cells, organs and tissues are finally formed. If the embryo is abnormal during development, it may cause some development defects or the embryo stops developing. However, there is no significant difference in embryonic development between IVF and naturally conceived babies.
In addition to the development of embryos, the health care measures of IVF mothers during pregnancy can also greatly affect the development of fetuses. During pregnancy, women should try to avoid smoking, excessive drinking and exposure to harmful substances, while maintaining a reasonable diet and moderate exercise. These healthy habits play a positive role in the healthy development of embryos.
2、 Physical development of infants
The physical development of test tube baby refers to the growth and development process of the baby after birth. Research shows that there is no significant difference in physical development between IVF and naturally conceived infants.
Generally speaking, the baby's weight and height will gradually increase after birth, and the head circumference will also increase with the development of the brain. If the baby is significantly low or high during growth, relevant inspection and intervention measures may be required.
In addition to the growth of weight and height, infant development also includes the development of head, limbs and organs. Normal physical development means that the baby can reach the expected stage of development in all aspects. During the regular physical examination in the hospital, the doctor will measure and observe the baby to assess whether its physical development is normal.
3、 Development of cognitive ability
The cognitive development of IVF refers to the ability of infants to learn, think and solve problems. Generally speaking, there is no significant difference in cognitive ability between IVF and naturally conceived infants.
The development of infants' cognitive ability requires the development of perception, attention, memory and thinking. With the growth of age, infants are gradually able to notice things around them, respond to sounds, light, touch and other stimuli, gradually establish contact with the outside world, and learn some simple behaviors. Through interaction with parents and accumulation of daily life experience, infants can recognize the surrounding environment and learn to use existing knowledge to solve problems.
Once the infant's cognitive development is abnormal, parents can communicate with doctors in time to seek relevant intervention and treatment measures.
4、 Psychological development
The psychological development of IVF refers to the development of emotion, sociality and personality. The study found that there was no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants in terms of psychological development.
The psychological development of infants needs to establish close emotional ties with their parents and people around them, and gradually learn to communicate and interact with others. Parents play an important role in the psychological development of infants. They should provide warm environment and sufficient care, and have good interaction with infants to promote their healthy psychological development.
If parents have doubts about the psychological development of IVF, they can seek relevant psychological counseling and support services.
summary
From the four aspects of embryonic development, physical development, cognitive ability and psychological development, there is no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants. Of course, the development of each baby will be different. Therefore, parents need to give reasonable attention and care to the baby and communicate with the doctor in time to ensure the healthy development of the baby.
