How about the mental health of IVF?
IVF is a baby born after fertilization and culture in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology. With the continuous development of assisted reproductive technology, more and more couples choose IVF to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, whether there are psychological differences between IVF and naturally conceived infants has always been a concern. This article will discuss the mental health of IVF and its impact on IVF families from four aspects.
1. Psychological pressure during acceptance
For many IVF families, it has gone through a long process of treatment and waiting. They went through ups and downs and setbacks through continuous examinations, medication and surgery, which had a certain impact on the couple's mental health. Research has found that IVF families often face higher levels of anxiety and depression, and may even have psychological diseases. Therefore, psychological counseling in assisted reproductive technology is very important for relieving these pressure and emotional problems.
However, once IVF pregnancy is successful, many families will feel happy and satisfied, and this positive emotion will also have a positive impact on their mental health.
2. Children's self-identity and social interaction
IVF is faced with a different life experience from that of naturally conceived children. They may have doubts and confusion about their life experiences in the process of growing up, and may also be prejudiced and discriminated against by the outside world against IVF. This may have a negative impact on the self identification and self-esteem of IVF.
However, like naturally conceived children, IVF also has family support and care. Research shows that family environment is crucial to children's self-esteem and social interaction. IVF can also establish good self-identity and good relations with others when receiving the care and education of parents.
3. Family dynamics and parent-child relationship
The arrival of IVF has changed the dynamics of the family. The study found that IVF families tend to pay more attention to children's education and growth, and the parent-child relationship between parents can also be closer. This kind of attention and intimacy is very important for the mental health of IVF.
However, some IVF families may have excessive expectations and pressure in educating their children. Parents may place their unfulfilled wishes on their children, which may have a negative impact on their children's mental health. Therefore, parents need to set reasonable expectations and establish a good parent-child relationship with their children.
4. Affect sibling relationships and family harmony
In IVF families, if there are naturally pregnant siblings, it may have a certain impact on sibling relationships. There may be jealousy, disputes and other problems between brothers and sisters, which requires proper guidance and communication from parents.
However, the birth of IVF will also bring new happiness and joy to the family and enhance the cohesion and harmonious atmosphere of the family. Parents' understanding and support can promote the positive interaction between brothers and sisters, and increase family happiness and harmony.
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To sum up, the mental health of IVF is affected by psychological pressure, self-identity and social interaction, family dynamics and parent-child relationships, as well as sibling relationships and family harmony in the process of acceptance. Although there are some negative effects, through appropriate psychological guidance and family support, IVF families can create a good family environment and promote children's mental health and development.
