Is there a high risk of premature birth in IVF?
Test tube baby, namely the artificially conceived baby under assisted reproductive technology, is one of the achievements of modern medical technology. Although IVF technology has helped many couples realize their dreams of fertility, many people worry that IVF will increase the risk of premature delivery. Next, we will elaborate on the actual situation of preterm birth risk of IVF from many aspects.
1. Monitoring and management during pregnancy
In the IVF program, multiple embryos can be cultured in the laboratory for several days, and then the healthiest embryos can be selected to be implanted into the mother, which can reduce the risk of pregnancy complications through new technologies. Once pregnancy occurs, doctors will monitor and manage IVF mothers more closely to ensure the smooth progress of embryo implantation and pregnancy.
First of all, the doctor will carry out regular ultrasonic examination to monitor the growth and development of the embryo, and also observe whether the intrauterine environment is suitable. In case of abnormality, doctors can adjust the treatment plan in time to reduce the risk of early pregnancy complications.
In addition, IVF mothers also need blood tests to ensure good nutrition and health during pregnancy. According to the examination results, doctors can make personalized nutrition plans and timely intervene in the mother's physical condition.
Therefore, close monitoring and management of IVF mothers can greatly reduce the risk of early pregnancy complications and reduce the possibility of premature delivery.
2. Management of multiple pregnancy
Because IVF technology often implants multiple embryos into the mother, the risk of multiple pregnancy also increases. Multiple pregnancy will not only cause a greater burden on the mother's body, but also increase the risk of premature delivery. However, with the help of modern medical technology, the risk of multiple pregnancy can be effectively controlled.
The doctor will monitor the mothers of multiple births more closely and develop personalized treatment plans. For example, according to the placental condition and the mother's physical condition, the doctor may recommend selective fetal reduction, that is, selectively remove some embryos to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and premature delivery.
In addition, the doctor will monitor the development of multiple births and the health of the mother through regular ultrasonic examination and blood examination, so as to find and deal with potential problems in a timely manner.
Therefore, close management and intervention of multiple pregnancy can effectively reduce the risk of premature delivery.
3. Prevention and treatment of pregnancy complications
In IVF pregnancy, pregnancy complications may also increase the risk of premature delivery. However, modern medical technology makes the prevention and treatment of these complications more efficient.
For example, pregnancy hypertension is a common complication of pregnancy, which is easy to lead to premature delivery. During the regular inspection during pregnancy, the doctor will monitor the blood pressure and the protein level in urine of the test tube baby mothers. Once abnormalities are found, timely measures can be taken to prevent or treat hypertension.
Other common complications during pregnancy, such as diabetes and placental dysfunction, can also be prevented and treated through early screening and regular follow-up to reduce the risk of premature delivery.
4. Clinical experience and technical level of the hospital
The success rate of IVF and the risk of premature delivery are also related to the clinical experience and technical level of the hospital. Regular IVF hospitals usually have professional teams and advanced technical equipment to provide all-round consultation, monitoring and treatment.
Choosing a hospital with rich experience and high technical level can ensure high-quality medical services in the process of IVF and reduce the risk of premature delivery.
Summary
In conclusion, the risk of preterm birth of IVF is not necessarily greater than that of natural pregnancy. The risk of preterm delivery can be effectively reduced through doctors' close monitoring and management of the pregnancy process, effective control of multiple pregnancy, prevention and treatment of pregnancy complications, and selection of experienced hospitals. However, each pregnancy process is unique, and the risk of preterm birth varies from person to person. Therefore, it is recommended that IVF mothers conduct regular prenatal examination during the whole pregnancy period, communicate and consult doctors in a timely manner, so as to minimize the risk of preterm birth.
