IVF: Own?
IVF is a kind of baby born by implanting artificially fertilized embryos into the mother's uterus through assisted reproductive technology. The birth of this technology has brought fertility hope to couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, the question whether IVF is its own child has aroused many disputes. From the perspective of law and ethics, IVF has the same legal status and kinship with natural children. This article will discuss the parent-child relationship of IVF from the legal, physiological, psychological and social perspectives.
Identification of laws
The parent-child relationship of IVF has been clearly recognized in the law. According to China's Administrative Measures for Human Assisted Reproduction Technology, the legal status of IVF is the same as that of natural children, and the parent-child relationship is determined by the way of blood relationship stipulated by law. Therefore, whether through in vitro fertilization or embryo transfer, IVF and its parents have the same legal relationship as natural children. In law, IVF is the real child of parents.
In addition, the birth certificate of test tube baby does not indicate that it was born through test tube technology. The identity and legal status of babies born through natural pregnancy or assisted reproductive technology are equal.
Therefore, from the legal point of view, IVF and natural children have the same legal status and are the legitimate children of their parents.
Physiological connection
IVF is no different from natural children in physiology. IVF embryos are fertilized by parents' sperm and eggs, and then cultured by in vitro fertilization technology and transferred to the mother's uterus. The process of gestation, growth and development is the same as that of natural children, without any difference.
The genetic information of IVF comes from parents, so there is a close relationship between IVF and parents at the genetic level. IVF will inherit the genetic characteristics of parents, including appearance, personality and talent. Therefore, there is no difference between IVF and natural children in physiology, and IVF is the real child of parents' blood relationship.
Psychological identification
IVF also shares the same identity with natural children on the psychological level. During the growth of IVF babies, their parents give them enough care and education to help them establish self-identity and interpersonal relationships. The parent-child relationship between IVF babies and their parents is fostered and established through coexistence, love and common experience.
IVF is no different from natural children in accepting their own identity with their parents. The blood relationship between IVF and parents is not only physical, but also emotional. As they grow up, they will gradually realize the importance of their parents and establish a deep parent-child relationship with them.
Social acceptance
Society's acceptance of IVF has gradually increased. With the progress of science and technology and people's awareness of reproductive rights, IVF has become a part of the family. IVF babies can be treated with assisted reproductive technology in formal medical institutions, and will receive the same treatment and rights as natural children after birth.
The parent-child relationship of IVF has been recognized by law and accepted by society, thus eliminating the doubt about the parent-child status of IVF.
Summary
IVF and natural children have the same legal status and parent-child relationship. From the perspective of law, physiology, psychology and society, IVF is the child of real parents. They enjoy the same rights and interests as natural children in law, have genetic ties with their parents in physiology, establish parent-child relationships with their parents in psychology, and are accepted and recognized in society. IVF is not only the child of parents, but also their pride and hope.
