What are the risks of IVF in infancy?

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Infant risk of IVF

The development of IVF technology has brought hope to couples who cannot conceive naturally, so that they can have their own children. However, IVF may face some risks in infancy. These risks are described in detail from four aspects below.

Prenatal risk

The risk of IVF infants in infancy can begin before the birth of the child. First, the hormone treatment that mothers receive during IVF may lead to the development of multiple eggs, increasing the risk of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy may lead to premature delivery, low birth weight and other related complications.

Secondly, embryo transfer during IVF may lead to endometrial damage, which may increase the risk of early abortion. In addition, there may be a risk of infection during embryo transfer, which may lead to perinatal infection.

Finally, IVF infants may also face the risk of genetic defects in infancy. Although some genetic diseases can be detected through embryonic genetic screening, this method is not completely accurate, and there are still undetectable genetic defects.

Postnatal risk

Once IVF babies are born successfully, they may still face some risks in infancy. First, preterm birth is a common result of multiple pregnancies, which may lead to low birth weight at birth, respiratory problems and other complications. Premature infants may also face brain damage and developmental problems.

Secondly, IVF babies may face breathing difficulties in infancy, especially those born prematurely. They may need ventilator support and monitoring. In addition, they may face infection and other respiratory related problems.

Finally, IVF may face perinatal complications. These include congenital heart disease, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. The risk of these complications may be related to factors such as the age and genetic inheritance of IVF mothers.

Psychosocial risk

IVF babies may also face psychosocial risks. First, they may suffer from discrimination and prejudice from others. Due to different reproductive methods, IVF may face different and lack of understanding attitudes on campus, social circles or other occasions.

In addition, IVF may face curiosity and confusion about blood relationship. They may have questions about their biological parents and family background. This may have an impact on their identity and self understanding.

Finally, IVF babies may face pressure from family relationships. As a special mode of reproduction, IVF families may face difficulties and challenges that other types of families will not encounter. For example, family members may face emotional entanglement and handling with the parents of IVF babies.

conclusion

The risks of IVF in infancy include risks to embryo transfer and maternal health, risks of premature delivery and related complications, and psychological and social stress. Although IVF technology has given many couples the opportunity to have children, we still need to recognize these risks and provide appropriate support and care for IVF to ensure their health and happiness.