Medical risk of premature birth in test tube infants
IVF is obtained through IVF assisted reproductive technology. In the process of its development, premature birth is a common problem. Preterm birth brings a series of medical risks, which may have adverse effects on the health and development of infants. Here are some of the main medical risks of IVF preterm birth.
Respiratory system problems
The respiratory system of premature infants is not fully developed, and they are prone to breathing difficulties and respiratory distress. Their alveolar surface area is relatively small and their respiratory tract is narrow, which makes them vulnerable to pneumonia and respiratory infection. Preterm infants are also prone to respiratory distress syndrome, that is, insufficient alveolar surface tension, resulting in difficulty in lung expansion. These respiratory problems need timely intervention and support, including ventilator assisted ventilation and oxygen supplementation.
In addition, premature delivery of test tube babies is also likely to lead to chronic lung diseases, that is, bronchopulmonary dysplasia. This is because premature infants receive mechanical ventilation and oxygen treatment on the ventilator for a long time, resulting in chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the respiratory tract. This disease may have a long-term impact on infants' respiratory function and quality of life.
Neurodevelopmental problems
Premature infants have not fully developed their nervous system before birth, so they are prone to various neurodevelopmental problems. The brain of premature infants is not fully developed, which may lead to cognitive ability, motor function, emotional regulation and other problems. These problems may have a long-term impact on infants' learning and behavior.
Preterm delivery of test tube babies is also likely to lead to hydrocephalus, that is, the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricle increases. This is due to the incomplete brain development of premature infants, resulting in cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders. Hydrocephalus may have adverse effects on the neurological development of infants, and it needs to be improved through the intervention of ventricular function.
Risk of infection
The immune system of premature infants is not yet perfect, and they are vulnerable to various infections. Their thin skin, low immunity, easy to infect bacteria, viruses and fungi. Premature infants are also prone to sepsis, that is, systemic infection, which may pose a threat to their lives.
After IVF preterm birth, medical staff should pay special attention to the infection risk of preterm infants and take measures to prevent infection. This includes good sanitary conditions, strict hand disinfection, and rational use of antibiotics.
Nutrition
Premature infants are born with light weight and need additional nutritional support to promote their growth and development. However, premature infants may have problems with food absorption and tolerance due to incomplete development of digestive system. They are prone to digestive problems, intestinal infection and malnutrition. In order to meet the nutritional needs of premature infants, medical staff need to develop special feeding programs and closely monitor the growth and weight of infants.
In short, IVF preterm birth will face medical risks such as respiratory problems, neurodevelopmental problems, infection risks and nutritional problems. In order to protect the health of premature infants and promote their healthy development, medical staff need to provide timely intervention and support, and develop personalized treatment programs. In addition, parents also need to pay close attention to the health status of premature infants and actively cooperate with medical staff in the treatment plan to ensure the healthy growth of the baby.
