Does the third generation test tube baby hurt?
The third generation of IVF babies refer to the babies that help couples who cannot conceive naturally to conceive successfully and give birth with the help of a series of IVF technologies. Although the third-generation IVF technology has been widely used, there is still controversy about whether this technology will cause pain and discomfort to infants. So, will the three generations of IVF suffer? This paper will elaborate on this issue from several aspects.
Factors affecting pain
Before discussing whether the third-generation IVF babies are suffering, it is necessary to first understand the factors affecting pain. The first factor is the stage of infant development. In the embryonic stage, the infant's physiological system is not perfect, and its perception of external stimuli is weak, and it is also unlikely to feel pain. The second factor is anesthesia during operation. Doctors usually use local anesthesia or general anesthesia when performing third-generation IVF technology operations to ensure that infants will not feel pain. In addition, there are some drugs that can reduce the discomfort and pain of babies in the process of IVF. The third factor is postoperative care. After the third-generation IVF operation, the doctor will arrange continuous monitoring and nursing of the baby to ensure that the baby's physiological condition is good.
Pain during operation
The operation process of the third generation IVF technology usually includes egg collection, semen treatment, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. For these operations, doctors will use anesthetic drugs to reduce the pain of patients. In the egg collection stage, doctors will use long and thin tubes to introduce anesthetic drugs, and collect eggs with special instruments after the drugs take effect. Although there may be slight discomfort, there will be no obvious pain. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer processes also require narcotic drugs to ensure that patients do not feel obvious pain.
Postoperative care and comfort
After the third-generation IVF operation, the doctor will arrange continuous monitoring and nursing of the baby to ensure its good physiological condition. This includes maintaining temperature, providing adequate nutrition and oxygen supply, and paying attention to whether the baby has discomfort or pain. The hospital will provide a comfortable environment suitable for infants, including quiet, clean and warm wards. In addition, doctors will also judge the degree of pain by detecting the physiological indicators and expressions of the baby, and take corresponding measures in time to alleviate the discomfort and pain of the baby.
Summary
To sum up, the third-generation IVF babies usually use anesthetic drugs during surgery to reduce the pain of patients. At the same time, the hospital will provide comprehensive care and comfortable environment after the operation to ensure the comfort of the baby. Therefore, the third generation IVF babies have less pain and will not cause obvious pain. Of course, every baby's response is different, and doctors will carry out personalized care and pain management according to the baby's situation. Most importantly, the development of three generations of IVF technology and medical progress have made it possible to minimize pain and discomfort while ensuring the life of infants.
