Similarities and differences between IVF and conventional infants
In vitro babies refer to babies born through in vitro fertilization (IVF), while conventional babies refer to babies born through natural pregnancy. With the help of science and technology, IVF has overcome some fertility obstacles, so there are obvious differences and similarities between IVF and conventional infants in some aspects.
1. Different pregnancy process
The pregnancy process of IVF is mainly divided into five steps: ovulation guidance, egg collection, sperm sample acquisition, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. First, women receive drug treatment to promote the maturation of multiple follicles, and then collect eggs through targeted surgery. At the same time, men provide sperm samples for sperm quality assessment, and fertilize eggs through in vitro fertilization to form embryos. Finally, one or more embryos will be transferred back to the mother's uterus for pregnancy.
In contrast, the pregnancy process of conventional infants is to meet male sperm and female eggs and fertilize them through sexual intercourse. This process occurs during female ovulation, and the success rate is relatively low.
2. Difference of pregnancy environment
After a series of scientific and technological assistance, IVF will eventually enter the mother's uterus through embryo transfer. Therefore, the embryonic development process and pregnancy environment of IVF are affected by science and technology to some extent. In addition, IVF may experience the process of freezing embryos, which will also have a certain impact on the pregnancy environment.
In contrast, conventional infants develop directly in the mother's uterus after natural pregnancy, and the pregnancy environment is relatively stable. Unless there are special conditions, such as early abortion or abnormal placental function, the pregnancy process of conventional infants is relatively smooth.
3. Success rate and health risks
Because IVF is obtained through technology assisted reproduction, its pregnancy success rate is relatively high. According to data statistics, the success rate of IVF varies among different age groups, but in general, it has reached a high level. However, the success of IVF does not only mean that it can conceive, but also needs to pay attention to its health risks.
Compared with conventional infants, IVF may face higher health risks in some aspects. The problems related to IVF and assisted reproductive technology include premature delivery, fetal malformation, birth defects, etc. This is because the pregnancy process of IVF may lead to some genetic abnormalities or embryonic development problems.
4. Psychological and social impact
The birth mode of IVF is very different from that of conventional infants, which may have psychological and social impact on families. Parents of IVF babies may face unusual pressure and anxiety because they have experienced a different reproductive process. In addition, IVF still has certain prejudice and discrimination in society.
However, with the progress of society and the popularization of assisted reproductive technology, people's acceptance of IVF is gradually increasing. More and more families choose IVF as their way to establish a complete family, and IVF has gradually become a part of society.
Summary
There are significant differences between IVF and conventional infants in pregnancy process, pregnancy environment, success rate, health risks, and psychological and social impacts. With the help of science and technology, IVF has a high success rate, but it is also accompanied by certain health risks. The birth mode of IVF may have a psychological and social impact on families. However, with the continuous development of technology and social progress, IVF has gradually become a highly accepted birth mode.
