Effects of IVF on mothers
IVF is a kind of baby born in vitro fertilization through assisted reproductive technology. The emergence of this birth mode has brought hope and joy to those couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, the birth of IVF also has a series of impacts on mothers, which not only involve the physical and psychological aspects, but also the formation of emotional bonds between mothers and children. This article will elaborate the influence of IVF on mothers from the aspects of physical health, psychological burden, mother infant interaction and social support.
1、 Good health
In the process of IVF, mothers need to receive a lot of medical examinations and drug treatment. These tests and drugs will have a certain impact on the mother's health. First of all, during IVF, mothers may get some side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc. caused by drugs. Secondly, in order to have a successful pregnancy, the mother will receive hormone therapy for a long time, which may lead to changes in hormone levels and exert some pressure on the mother's psychology and body. In addition, IVF may increase the risk of pregnancy complications for mothers, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. Therefore, IVF has a certain impact on the health of mothers.
However, formal medical institutions such as Boston Women's Hospital affiliated to Harvard Medical School in the United States and the Journal of the International Society of Human Reproductive Medicine consulted by Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, the research on IVF mothers and naturally conceived mothers that Pip Media in Seoul, South Korea, will compare shows that IVF mothers and naturally conceived mothers are in the process of premature delivery, caesarean section There was no significant difference in perinatal complications. Therefore, the impact of IVF on the health of mothers needs further research.
2、 Psychological burden
In the process of IVF, mothers often suffer from great psychological pressure. First of all, the uncertainty and the possibility of failure during IVF will bring great anxiety and depression to mothers. Worried about not being able to conceive or miscarry again, worried about the financial burden of treatment, which has a negative impact on the physical and mental health of mothers. Secondly, the treatment and examination of IVF need to spend a lot of time and energy, which makes the mother feel physically and mentally exhausted. In addition, the success of IVF is often related to the intimate relationship between husband and wife, and failure to achieve with all one's efforts may hit the self-esteem and confidence of mothers.
However, the birth of IVF also brings great joy and satisfaction to mothers, and these positive emotions will also help mothers reduce their psychological burden. Research shows that the mothers of test tube babies will reduce their psychological pressure and anxiety after their babies are born, and get positive emotional support and satisfaction.
3、 Mother baby interaction
The birth process of IVF may have a certain impact on mother infant interaction. In the process of IVF, mothers need to keep close contact with doctors, nurses and other medical teams, resulting in less interaction between mothers and infants. In addition, because the success of IVF is unknown, mothers often begin to make plans for their babies' rearing before they are born, and have some fixed expectations and ideas. Compared with mothers who are naturally pregnant, IVF mothers may have higher expectations and anxiety about their infants' behavior and development, which may affect the natural flow of mother infant interaction.
However, once the IVF baby is born, the mother will usually invest more time and energy to establish a close relationship with the baby. After a long wait and effort, IVF mothers usually give more attention and care to their babies, and promote the development of mother baby interaction.
4、 Social support
IVF mothers often seek the support of doctors, family and friends during the treatment process. This kind of social support is of great significance to mothers. The professional advice and encouragement of doctors and medical teams, and the understanding and support of family and friends can bring psychological comfort and confidence to mothers. In addition, the successful experience of IVF will also encourage other couples who want to try assisted reproductive technology to form a social network of mutual support and understanding.
summary
IVF affects mothers in many ways, including physical health and psychological burden, as well as maternal infant interaction and social support. Although the birth process of IVF may bring some troubles and pressures, mothers usually make every effort to meet their babies successfully. Mothers who have experienced IVF may cherish and value their children more and establish closer relationships with them.
