Effects of IVF technology on maternal and infant health
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, there has always been controversy about whether IVF technology will affect the health of mothers and infants. This article will elaborate on the preparation before pregnancy, management during pregnancy, delivery process and infant development.
Preparation before pregnancy
Before IVF, couples need to undergo a series of physical examinations, including bacterial infection, sexually transmitted diseases, immune system function, etc. These tests can help doctors evaluate whether patients are suitable for IVF technology and take necessary preventive measures. In addition, women also need to take hormone drugs for ovulation regulation to increase the probability of pregnancy. However, these hormone drugs may cause side effects, such as mood swings, headache and breast pain. Therefore, in the pre pregnancy preparation stage, doctors need to comprehensively assess the physical condition of the couple to ensure their health and understand the possible risks.
In addition, IVF technology usually requires in vitro fertilization or embryo transfer. These operations are minimally invasive operations with low risk. However, there are still risks of infection, bleeding and postoperative pain. To reduce these risks, doctors usually choose experienced hospitals and doctors to operate.
Pregnancy management
Once pregnant successfully, pregnant women need to accept pregnancy management to ensure the health of mother and baby. Some studies have shown that compared with natural pregnancy, IVF pregnancy may be accompanied by certain risks, such as premature delivery, fetal growth retardation and ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women need to receive more frequent prenatal examination and pregnancy monitoring, as well as regular ultrasound examination to assess the health of the fetus.
In addition, because IVF pregnancy is special, drugs may be needed to maintain pregnancy. These drugs may cause some side effects, such as nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Doctors need to use these drugs reasonably according to the specific conditions of pregnant women to ensure the safety of mothers and babies.
Delivery process
In vitro pregnancy, caesarean section is usually selected to reduce the risk of fetus and mother. Although caesarean section is a safe and effective way of delivery, there are still some surgical risks, such as infection, bleeding and wound healing difficulties. Therefore, before choosing a caesarean section, doctors need to comprehensively consider the specific situation of pregnant women, and fully communicate and make decisions with patients.
Infant development
IVF babies may be affected by premature delivery, low birth weight and congenital defects after birth. These risks are related to factors such as pregnancy form and self gene. However, with the continuous progress of medical technology, the survival rate and development of IVF are gradually improving. Many professional medical teams are committed to improving the success rate of IVF and actively monitoring and intervening in infant development.
To sum up, the impact of IVF technology on maternal and infant health exists, but with the continuous progress of medical technology and the efforts of professional medical teams, this impact is being continuously alleviated. Reasonable pre pregnancy preparation, pregnancy management, delivery process and infant development monitoring are important measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of IVF technology.
In short, IVF technology provides a way for couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams. However, when choosing IVF technology, couples need to fully understand the risks and impacts it may bring, and fully communicate and make decisions with doctors to ensure the health and safety of mothers and babies.
