Influence of IVF on families
The development and application of IVF technology is a blessing for many couples who cannot conceive naturally. The birth of IVF has brought great changes and influences to these families. Next, we will elaborate on the impact of IVF on families from four aspects: economy, marital relationship, parent-child relationship and family structure.
Economic aspects
First, the application of IVF technology is expensive, and many couples need to pay high medical costs. They may need to raise funds, which has a great burden on the family economy. Secondly, the IVF process also requires at least several hospital examinations and treatments, which will also increase the travel and transportation costs of families. In addition, IVF babies may need more medical care and living expenses after birth, because some IVF babies may have health problems or need additional medical care. Therefore, the impact of IVF on family economic status cannot be ignored.
However, it is worth mentioning that the birth of IVF can also bring economic opportunities to families. For example, some successful IVF cases can become the subject of medical research, thus bringing extra income to families. In addition, some couples will help other couples who cannot conceive naturally by sharing their IVF experience, so as to obtain some financial compensation.
Marital relationship
The arrival of IVF has a profound impact on the relationship between husband and wife. First, the process of IVF has tested the feelings and trust between couples. The success of IVF technology may take a long time. Couples need to face the process of medical examination, treatment and surgery together, and share hopes and disappointments. This process will exert certain pressure on the feelings and trust of both parties. Secondly, the birth of IVF may change the lifestyle and roles of couples. Couples need to jointly face the responsibility and pressure brought by baby care, and reassign family roles and tasks, which puts forward higher requirements for marriage.
Parent-child relationship
IVF has also brought some unique influences on parent-child relationship. For IVF babies, they may have doubts and curiosity about their own reproductive methods, especially when compared with other naturally conceived children. Couples need to help IVF establish healthy self-identity and understanding through education and care. At the same time, the arrival of IVF will also make parents' expectations of their children higher and stronger, which may bring some pressure to the parent-child relationship.
family structure
The birth of IVF will also change the family structure. For many couples, IVF may be their first child, which will change their previous family structure and dynamics and need to adapt to the new requirements of childcare. In addition, the birth of IVF will also add more relatives and friends to the family. Their concern and expectation for IVF and the family will also affect the family's daily life and family interaction.
Summary
To sum up, the impact of IVF on families is mainly reflected in the aspects of economy, marital relationship, parent-child relationship and family structure. Although IVF technology has brought certain challenges and pressures to couples and families, it has also realized the dream of becoming a parent for many families. For those couples who cannot conceive naturally, the arrival of IVF has brought them new hope and change.
