Does IVF affect the healthy development of children? What interventions are available?

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Does IVF affect the healthy development of children?

IVF refers to the condition that babies born after in vitro fertilization are overweight. This situation may have an impact on the healthy development of children. This article will elaborate on the impact of IVF and feasible intervention measures from four aspects.

1. Newborn health problems

IVF may cause health problems in newborns. Because the nutrition supply of the fetus in the mother is different from that of the test tube baby, the growth of the test tube baby in the mother is limited, so hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia and other problems may occur at birth. In addition, infants with IVF are prone to respiratory problems such as dyspnea and hypoxemia.

To solve these problems, hospitals can monitor and treat newborns immediately after birth. For example, reducing hypoglycemia and hypocalcemia by feeding infants with nutrients and calcium, and improving dyspnea and hypoxemia by giving oxygen support.

2. Long term development problems

IVF may affect the long-term growth and development of infants. Research shows that babies with IVF are more prone to obesity and metabolic problems in childhood and adolescence. This includes the increased risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.

In order to prevent these problems, parents need to pay attention to the diet and physical exercise of babies who have IVF. Limiting the intake of high sugar and high-fat foods and increasing the amount of exercise of infants will help reduce the risk of obesity and metabolism related problems.

3. Psychological and social problems

IVF babies may face psychosocial problems. The study found that these infants may be ridiculed and rejected when they are with their peers, leading to lower self-esteem and social problems.

In order to help IVF infants overcome their psychological and social problems, parents can encourage infants to participate in other peer activities, such as kindergartens, playgrounds, etc., to help them build friendship and self-confidence. In addition, family and school education should also focus on developing infants' social skills, giving them support and encouragement.

4. Parental education

IVF may bring challenges to parents' education. Parents may need to face problems related to the baby's weight and health, and may need to provide more rigorous diet and lifestyle guidance.

In order to deal with these educational problems, the hospital can provide family education guidance to help parents understand how to reasonably manage the baby's diet and lifestyle. In addition, parents can also seek psychological counseling support to cope with possible stress and anxiety.

summary

IVF may affect the healthy development of children, including newborn health problems, long-term development problems, psychological and social problems and parental education problems. However, these impacts can be mitigated and prevented through hospital monitoring and treatment, as well as family diet, exercise, social and educational support. Therefore, families, hospitals and society should work together to provide comprehensive care and support for IVF babies and ensure their healthy growth and development.