Psychological problems in IVF baby rearing
IVF babies are babies born through in vitro fertilization technology. Compared with mothers who are naturally pregnant, IVF may face some unique psychological problems during the upbringing process. This article will discuss the psychological problems that should be paid attention to in the process of IVF rearing.
1. Pressure of satisfaction and happiness
For the parents of IVF, the pregnancy process is often long and arduous. They have experienced many attempts, treatments and psychological pressures, and have established a special emotional connection with the desired baby over the years. However, once the pregnancy is successful, the parents of IVF often feel extremely happy and satisfied. This kind of pressure may bring new challenges to parents who are just starting to raise babies.
First, parents need to be aware of the impact of this pressure on the upbringing process. They may have very high expectations and requirements, and think that children are the result of their long-term efforts, which may cause them to be overly nervous and worried when caring for babies. Therefore, parents need to learn to adjust their emotions, not pass too much pressure on the baby, and maintain a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Secondly, in order to avoid too strong emotional dependence, parents also need to establish a social relationship with the baby. They can participate in parent-child activities or join support groups to share and exchange experiences with other IVF parents. This can ease anxiety, reduce stress, and improve the ability to raise babies.
Finally, parents should actively cultivate their own interests and personal life. The rearing of IVF babies requires a lot of time and energy, but parents also need to take care of their physical and mental health. Maintaining a reasonable work life balance can not only meet individual needs, but also provide better care for infants.
2. Family power balance
The birth of test tube babies is often the result of joint efforts and expectations of couples. However, during the upbringing process, the balance of family dynamics may be affected. Parents may lose their personal space and freedom because of taking care of their babies, and may even have marital problems.
In order to maintain the dynamic balance of the family, parents need to understand and support each other. They can discuss and assign the responsibility of taking care of the baby, work together to develop a baby rearing plan, and reduce the pressure of a single party. At the same time, they should also maintain an open communication channel to solve possible problems and conflicts in a timely manner.
In addition, the husband and wife should also strengthen the intimate relationship with the baby. In addition to caring for babies, they also need to spend time and energy to maintain their feelings. Whether they participate in sports, travel together, or often have emotional exchanges, it helps to strengthen the emotional bond between couples and reduce conflicts and pressure.
3. Infant identity
IVF babies may face the problem of identity during their growth. They may wonder who their biological parents are, why they chose IVF technology, etc. These problems may cause trouble and anxiety for them.
In order to help infants establish positive and healthy identity, parents should communicate with them sincerely and openly. They can explain the reason and process of IVF by telling their own experience to infants, so that infants can understand and accept this fact at an appropriate age. In the face of curiosity and confusion, parents should provide detailed answers and support to make the baby feel accepted and respected.
4. Achievement pressure and self-worth
Because the birth of IVF is often backed by long-term efforts and hopes, infants may suffer from high expectations and achievement pressure. They may be expected to become the hope and pride of their families, and this pressure may affect their sense of self-worth and mental health.
Parents need to educate their children to understand that their value does not depend only on their own achievements. Families should encourage and support infants to develop their interests and abilities in a healthy and balanced way, rather than just pursuing a specific goal. In addition, parents should also cultivate their infants' self-esteem and self-confidence, so that they can understand their unique personality values and be able to cope with challenges in life.
summary
In vitro baby rearing requires attention to psychological issues. The pressure of satisfaction and happiness, the balance of family dynamics, the problem of infant identity, and the pressure of achievement and self-worth need special attention. Parents need to actively deal with these problems, create a good psychological environment for infants and help them grow up healthily.
