Causes of obesity in test tube infants
IVF refers to the baby developed by transferring the fertilized eggs to the mother's uterus after completing the fertilization process in the cell incubator through assisted reproductive technology. With the development of IVF technology, more and more couples choose IVF to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, IVF babies are prone to obesity after birth. This article will explain the causes of IVF obesity from the aspects of dietary habits, genetic factors, lifestyle and medical conditions.
eating habits
Dietary habits are one of the key factors affecting IVF obesity. Since test tube babies are usually born at a higher weight, doctors will advise mothers to add complementary foods early to provide nutrition and energy to support the growth and development of the baby. However, mothers tend to overfeed test tube babies, giving them too much solid food and high calorie food. This overfeeding behavior will cause IVF to consume too much energy, resulting in rapid weight gain.
In addition, the eating habits of IVF are also affected by the family environment and cultural background. Some families tend to focus on foods with high fat and sugar content. This unhealthy eating habit will increase the risk of IVF obesity. Therefore, changes in diet habits and encouragement of healthy diet are very important for preventing IVF obesity.
Genetic factor
Genetic factors also play an important role in IVF obesity. Research shows that obesity tendency is partly determined by genes. The parents of IVF may have obesity genes, which makes IVF prone to obesity. In addition, IVF may be affected by the external environment during embryonic development, resulting in abnormal gene expression, thus increasing the risk of obesity. Therefore, genetic factors are one of the important reasons for IVF obesity.
A study conducted in an important medical center found that compared with naturally conceived babies, IVF babies are more likely to develop obesity. Researchers believe that this may be related to the environmental changes experienced by IVF in the embryonic stage and the genetic factors of IVF. However, the specific genetic mechanism still needs further study.
life style
The lifestyle of IVF also has an important impact on obesity risk. Some test tube babies enter nurseries or kindergartens earlier, which may increase the time for sitting still and reduce the opportunities for physical exercise. As the mother of IVF is often busy with work or family affairs, the family lifestyle may lack regular sports activities and sports. Lack of physical exercise not only leads to weight gain in IVF infants, but also increases the risk of obesity related diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension.
In addition, the living environment of IVF may also affect its obesity risk. For example, families with high educational level may pay more attention to study and work, and family members may rely too much on electronic products and seldom participate in sports or outdoor activities. This lifestyle change may lead to IVF babies sitting for a long time and lacking physical activity.
Medical conditions
The obesity of IVF is also related to medical conditions. During the growth of IVF, doctors will closely monitor the weight, growth and development of IVF. Some hospitals may provide too much nutritional support for IVF babies to ensure their growth and development. However, nutrient intake exceeding ideal weight gain may lead to obesity in IVF. Therefore, the reasonable adjustment and monitoring of medical conditions are essential to prevent IVF obesity.
Summary
The main causes of IVF obesity include dietary habits, genetic factors, lifestyle and medical conditions. Overfeeding and unhealthy eating habits are one of the main reasons for many IVF babies' obesity. In addition, IVF babies may inherit their parents' obesity genes, thus increasing the risk of obesity. The change of life style and the reasonable adjustment of medical conditions are very important for the prevention of IVF obesity. Therefore, families and medical institutions should work together to adopt a reasonable diet plan and lifestyle to reduce the risk of IVF obesity.
