Is the IVF baby healthy for a long time after rearing?
In recent years, the development of IVF technology has brought new hope to many infertile couples. However, many people have some doubts about the long-term health problems of IVF. This article will elaborate on the long-term health of IVF from the aspects of physical health, mental health, development and social adaptation.
Physical health
After IVF babies are born, their physical health is similar to that of naturally conceived babies. Many studies have shown that there is no significant difference in birth weight, height and birth defects between IVF and naturally conceived infants. For example, a study conducted by a well-known children's hospital in the United States found that the birth defect rate of test tube babies was comparable to that of naturally conceived babies. Therefore, from the perspective of physiological health, there is no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants.
In addition, when IVF babies receive surrogacy, they sometimes have physical development problems before birth. However, experienced hospitals and professional teams can often find and solve these problems in advance when conducting IVF technology. Therefore, if IVF technology is carried out in regular hospitals, physiological health problems can be effectively controlled to a large extent.
mental health
The mental health problem of IVF is also one of the focuses of attention. Some people worry about the psychological pressure caused by IVF's understanding that they are pregnant in this way. However, studies have shown that there is no significant difference in mental health between IVF and naturally conceived infants. A long-term follow-up study of test tube babies found that they were not significantly different from naturally conceived babies in terms of mental health and social adaptation.
In addition, factors unrelated to the biological properties of IVF also have an important impact on their mental health. For example, parents' educational methods, family environment, social support, etc. all have an impact on the mental health of IVF. Therefore, parents and society should give IVF more support and care to promote their mental health.
development
The development of IVF is a topic of general concern. Some people worry that there may be lag or abnormality in the growth and development of IVF. However, a large number of studies have shown that the development level of IVF is comparable to that of naturally conceived infants. For example, a study conducted in several hospitals found that there was no statistical difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants in language, cognition and motor ability.
However, individual differences still exist. Some IVF babies may lag behind in development, but this is mainly related to other factors, such as premature delivery, low birth weight, etc. Therefore, it is very important to provide a good living environment and early education for the development of IVF.
Social adaptation
The social adaptability of IVF is also one of the concerns of people. Some people worry that IVF may encounter difficulties in communicating with other children. However, studies have shown that there is no significant difference between IVF and naturally conceived infants in terms of social adaptation.
Family environment and social support play an important role in IVF's social adaptation. The support of parents and other family members, the provision of good social opportunities and the interaction with other children all play a positive role in promoting the social adaptation of IVF. Therefore, families and society should give more attention and support to IVF babies to help them integrate into society smoothly.
summary
In conclusion, from the aspects of physical health, mental health, development and social adaptation, long-term health problems after IVF rearing are not enough to worry about. With the development of modern medical technology and professional teams, the reproductive environment of IVF has been improved, and its physical and mental health is basically the same as that of naturally conceived infants. However, family and social support and education still play an important role in their long-term development. Therefore, we should actively pay attention to the needs of IVF babies and provide them with a good living environment and support to ensure their healthy and happy growth.
