The necessity of psychological support for IVF infants after birth
IVF is an infant born through artificial assisted reproduction technology. Although the birth of IVF has brought great joy to many infertile couples, compared with naturally pregnant children, IVF faces more psychological pressure and challenges. Therefore, the psychological support of IVF after birth is particularly important.
Adjustment in new environment
After IVF babies are born, they usually need to receive additional attention and care in the special care center of the hospital. The whole process is new and strange for babies who have just entered this world. They need to adapt to the new environment and establish contact with unfamiliar nurses and doctors. Early psychological support is essential to help these infants adjust smoothly.
In the new environment, IVF needs to interact with different people, such as nurses, doctors and family members. These interactions help infants gradually build up their social skills and adapt to their temporary surroundings. By giving them additional psychological support, we can help them establish positive emotional ties and promote their physical and mental development.
In particular, parents of IVF tend to feel more anxious and nervous. They have experienced a long period of infertility, and are relatively more vulnerable after the birth of IVF. Psychological counseling and support can help them cope with anxiety, pressure and psychological burden actively.
Family challenges
The birth of IVF means many changes and challenges for families. Especially for those couples who have been expecting their children for a long time, they need to learn how to cope with the new baby experience and care. This includes everything from daily feeding and sleeping to how to deal with the baby's needs.
It is necessary to provide additional psychological support for families of IVF. Family members may face many new challenges and emotional processing, such as lack of sleep, anxiety and stress. Psychological counseling can help family members understand and cope with these challenges, and provide practical guidance and support.
In addition, siblings of IVF may also face some psychological pressure. They may feel neglected or envious of the special attention that IVF has received. By providing psychological support for the whole family, help them gradually adapt to the new family dynamics and balance the family relationship.
Unique identity issues
IVF babies usually pay more attention to their own identity than naturally pregnant children. On the one hand, they may have doubts about their own reproductive mode and biological parents. On the other hand, people around may have prejudice or doubt about IVF. These problems may have a negative impact on IVF's self-esteem and self-worth.
In order to help IVF establish a positive identity, they need additional psychological support. Professional psychological consultation and education can help them understand their unique identity and learn to cope with external doubts and prejudices. At the same time, the support of family and society is also crucial. They need to accept the differences of IVF and give them enough respect and understanding.
summary
The birth of IVF is a major change for the whole family. They are faced with adjustment in the new environment, family challenges and unique identity problems. Therefore, the psychological support of IVF after birth is essential.
Providing psychological support can help IVF adapt to the new environment smoothly and establish positive social contact. At the same time, psychological support can help family members cope with various challenges, such as lack of sleep and care skills. For IVF itself, psychological support helps to establish positive identity and cope with the negative impact of the outside world.
After IVF babies are born, we need to give them additional psychological support to help them thrive in the new environment.
