Psychological influence of test tube babies
IVF is an infant born in the process of in vitro fertilization and culture through assisted reproductive technology. Although IVF technology provides a solution for infertile couples, there are some differences between the birth mode of IVF and natural pregnancy, which may have a certain impact on the baby's psychology. The following details the psychological impact of IVF from four aspects: social identity, early parent-child relationship, genetic identity and social pressure.
Social identity
IVF may face different social identity problems from other children in their daily social life. Due to the uniqueness of its birth mode, IVF may feel isolated among its peers and face challenge or ridicule from other children. As part of a special identity, IVF may need additional support and help to deal with this psychological stress.
On the other hand, the social identity of IVF may also be influenced by the biological parents and nurturing parents. Some IVF babies may have limited contact with their biological parents during their growth, which may lead to confusion of identity. At the same time, the parent-child relationship between IVF babies and their parents may also be affected by the existence of their biological parents, which may have a potential impact on their development of self-identity and social relations.
Early parent-child relationship
The early parent-child relationship of IVF may receive special attention and expectations. Due to their special experiences during pregnancy and birth, the biological parents and foster parents of IVF may have higher expectations and needs. This may lead to tension and pressure in the parent-child relationship, which has a negative impact on the development of infants.
In addition, the early parent-child relationship of IVF may be affected by the relationship between biological parents and nurturing parents. If there are conflicts and contradictions, IVF may experience family tension at an early stage, which may have a negative impact on their mental health and development.
Genetic identity
The genetic identity of IVF may be a source of psychological confusion. IVF babies may be curious and eager to understand their biological parents and genetic lineage. This confusion may increase with age, and affect the self identification and self-esteem of IVF.
For some IVF babies, when they learn that they were born through assisted reproductive technology, they may have emotional confusion and pain. For these IVF babies, family and professional psychological support is very important to help them understand and accept their genetic identity and build positive self-identity.
social pressure
IVF may face additional pressure and prejudice from society. Society has different understanding and acceptance of IVF, and some people may hold negative views on IVF. This kind of social pressure may have adverse effects on the mental health of IVF. IVF babies may need additional support and help to cope with this pressure.
In addition, parents of IVF may also face social pressure. They may need to deal with the doubts and criticisms of others, which may have a negative impact on their mental health and family relations. In order to help IVF babies and their families cope with social pressure, social understanding and acceptance are very important.
Summary
IVF may face psychological influences from social identity, early parent-child relationship, genetic identity and social pressure. Understanding and paying attention to the psychological needs of IVF babies and providing corresponding support and help are very important for their mental health and development.
