Effects of IVF on health
Test tube baby is a baby born by combining sperm and egg in the laboratory through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization technology. Since the first successful application of IVF technology in 1978, many infertile couples have realized their reproductive dreams. However, IVF has certain effects on health. In this paper, nutrition demand, genetic disease risk, mental health and development issues will be elaborated in detail.
1. Nutritional requirements
IVF babies need special nutritional support during their early development, because the birth weight of IVF babies is often lower than that of naturally born babies. This is because the embryo is cultured in the laboratory for a long time, and it is unable to obtain the nutrition supply in the mother's body. In order to ensure that IVF babies receive adequate nutrition, doctors usually advise mothers to increase some additional nutrition intake during pregnancy, such as vitamin and mineral supplements.
In addition, IVF may also face the risk of gestational diabetes. This is because women with infertility usually have some metabolic abnormalities, such as insulin resistance. These metabolic abnormalities may increase the probability of IVF mothers suffering from gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes increases the risk of diabetes and other health problems for pregnant women and fetuses.
Therefore, IVF infants need additional attention and support on their nutritional needs to ensure their health.
2. Risk of genetic disease
Due to the implementation of IVF technology, children's genes may come from different parents. This may increase the risk of some genetic diseases. For example, carriers of some autosomal dominant genetic diseases may be found in DNA testing, and these diseases may be rare in a normal population.
In addition, although IVF technology can help couples with chromosomal abnormalities to have children, it may also lead to the transmission of some genetic defects. For example, if the mother has polycystic ovary syndrome or the father has Klinefelter syndrome, their children may also have the same disease.
Therefore, in IVF technology, comprehensive genetic counseling and screening of children can reduce the risk of genetic diseases.
3. Mental health
The birth of IVF is often a happy moment for parents, but compared with naturally delivered babies, parents of IVF may bear more psychological pressure. They may feel a heavy responsibility and worry about their children's health and future development.
In addition, IVF children may also face mental health problems during their growth. They may feel confused or inferior to their "test tube baby" status, and may encounter difficulties in communicating with peers. Therefore, family and society provide key support for the mental health of IVF.
4. Development problems
Because IVF technology involves embryo culture and transfer in the laboratory, it may lead to some development problems. For example, premature delivery is a problem with a high proportion of IVF infants. This may be due to some uncertain factors during pregnancy, such as inaccurate positioning of embryo transfer.
In addition, IVF children may experience some delays or difficulties in their development. Early intervention and professional rehabilitation services are essential to help them overcome these difficulties.
summary
Although IVF technology provides an opportunity for infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams, IVF does have a certain impact on health. From the four aspects of nutrition demand, genetic disease risk, mental health and development problems, we need to pay attention to and support the physical and mental health of IVF babies to ensure their healthy growth.
