What impact will the success of IVF have on children?
IVF technology is a medical technology that can help infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations by cultivating the fertilized eggs to a certain stage and implanting them into the mother's body through in vitro fertilization. In recent years, some hospitals in Shanghai, such as the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital affiliated to Fudan University and Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, have carried out a large number of IVF technologies and achieved remarkable success. However, the impact of IVF success on children is also the focus of attention. This article will discuss from four aspects: physical health, psychological development, family relations and social adaptation.
1、 Physical health
IVF technology and embryo culture environment adopted by IVF may affect the health of children. Research shows that IVF babies are at risk of low birth weight and premature delivery at birth, which may be related to factors such as embryo culture conditions and maternal hormone therapy. In addition, some studies also found that the risk of IVF suffering from certain diseases in adulthood may be slightly higher than that of naturally conceived children. However, it should be noted that these risks are relatively small, and most IVF babies can grow up healthily.
On the other hand, the success rate of IVF is usually low, and it requires multiple attempts to succeed. This means that children may experience multiple embryo transfer, drug treatment, surgery and other processes, which will have a certain impact on health. At the same time, the assisted reproductive technology used by IVF technology will also increase the risk of children suffering from certain genetic diseases, although the incidence of genetic diseases is relatively low.
2、 Psychological development
The birth of test tube babies may also have an impact on the psychological development of their children. The study found that IVF may face more challenges in self identification and identity construction. They may face identity problems in family and society, and even be discriminated against and excluded in school and social occasions. In addition, IVF babies are often the only children in the family, and may face the pressure of excessive protection and expectation, and may also have problems with the development of their own value and independence.
However, the psychological development of IVF is also affected by family environment and education. Parents' support and care can help them build self-confidence and a positive attitude and overcome psychological difficulties. In addition, the positive guidance and support of social environment such as family and school are also crucial to the mental health of IVF.
3、 Family relations
The success of IVF has a profound impact on the family relationship of couples. IVF technology often requires couples to jointly face the problems of infertility and the pain of treatment. The couple's feelings and family relations will have a great test. However, the successful realization of IVF wishes often makes the relationship between couples closer and stronger. The difficulties and joys they experience together will strengthen the emotional bond between couples.
At the same time, the birth of IVF may also have an impact on family structure and parent-child relationship. IVF babies are often realized after years of efforts, and parents' expectations and rearing methods for their children may be different from those of conventional babies. This may cause jealousy and misunderstanding of other children or relatives, which may have a certain impact on family relations. Therefore, parents need to make more efforts to manage the family relationship and balance the parent-child relationship.
4、 Social adaptation
As a special mode of reproduction, IVF children may face special problems and challenges in society. They may be ridiculed and discriminated by their peers, and their parents may also be questioned and judged by others. However, with the improvement of society's recognition of IVF, this special identity of children may become commonplace.
At the same time, IVF may also become a symbol of technological and medical progress, which will have a positive impact on society. The success stories of IVF can encourage more infertile couples to actively try and seek help, promote the development of assisted reproductive technology, and bring happiness to more families.
summary
After the success of IVF, children may face some impacts in terms of physical health, psychological development, family relations and social adaptation. However, these impacts are relatively small and can be properly addressed through family and social support. The success of IVF technology has brought new hope to infertile couples, driven the development of medicine, and helped more couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
