Does IVF smoking increase the risk of infant disease?
Test tube baby is an assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used to solve the problem of infertility couples. However, some studies have shown that in the process of IVF birth, mother smoking may have a negative impact on the health of the baby. This article will elaborate whether smoking in IVF will increase the morbidity of infants from four aspects: reproductive process, pregnancy, neonatal period and long-term risk of illness.
Fertility process
The birth process of IVF is a complex medical process, including in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Research shows that smoking by mothers in this process will lead to chromosome aberration and increase the risk of congenital defects in embryos. In addition, smoking also affects maternal health and increases the risk of miscarriage.
A study found that women who smoke have lower embryo implantation rates during IVF than non-smoking women. This may be because the chemicals in tobacco will interfere with the normal development of the embryo, resulting in the embryo can not be successfully implanted into the uterine wall. Therefore, due to the influence of smoking, the success rate of IVF may decline.
In addition, the reproductive process of IVF requires the use of higher doses of hormones to promote ovarian ovulation and endometrial growth. Smoking will reduce the effect of hormones, and thus affect the fertility success rate.
Pregnancy
After the success of IVF, women need to enter the pregnancy period. Research shows that smoking during pregnancy increases the health risk of the fetus. The harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke, such as carbon monoxide and nicotine, will enter the fetal blood circulation through the mother's blood and affect the normal development of the fetus.
Smoking mothers may cause fetal dysplasia, including low birth weight, premature delivery and mental retardation in childhood. A study on test tube babies found that babies born to mothers who smoked were more likely to have low birth weight, which was associated with the risk of some diseases.
In addition, smoking also increases the risk of pregnancy bleeding, placental abruption and fetal distress. These complications may lead to complications of pregnancy and endanger the life of mother and baby.
Neonatal period
IVF babies may also be affected by mothers' smoking in the neonatal period after birth. Research shows that smoking increases the risk of neonatal death. The harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke will reduce the immunity of the fetus and increase the risk of infection and respiratory diseases.
In addition, mothers who smoke may cause asthma, allergies and asthma in their infants. A study of test tube babies found that babies born to mothers who smoked had a higher risk of asthma.
Smoking is also associated with behavioral problems and cognitive development delays in newborns. Nicotine and other harmful substances may affect the neurological development of infants, resulting in problems in their intelligence, learning ability and behavior.
Long term illness risk
IVF infants may bear a higher long-term risk of disease in mothers who smoke. A study shows that IVF babies born to mothers who smoke are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes in adulthood.
The study also found that IVF may be at risk of other health problems, such as reproductive system abnormalities, cardiovascular diseases and immune system problems. These problems may be related to environmental and genetic factors during IVF. As an important environmental factor, mother smoking may increase these risks.
summary
To sum up, it is a question of practical significance whether IVF smoking will increase the morbidity of infants. From the birth process of IVF, mother smoking may affect embryonic development and fertility success rate. During pregnancy, smoking increases the risk of fetal dysplasia and pregnancy complications. After the birth of a newborn, smoking may lead to respiratory problems and cognitive development delay. In the long run, IVF babies born to mothers who smoke may face a higher risk of chronic diseases. Therefore, for families of IVF, smoking cessation is crucial to protect the health of infants.
