IVF or in vitro fertilization, has become a popular treatment option for infertile couples. This assisted reproductive technology has assisted millions of couples worldwide in conceiving and starting families. However, one frequently asked question is whether IVF babies are as healthy as naturally conceived babies?
We examine studies that compare the physical health, development, and well-being of IVF babies to those born naturally. Other factors that may influence a baby’s overall health, such as maternal age, lifestyle habits, and family history, are also investigated.
Findings indicate that IVF babies are no less healthy than naturally conceived babies.The safety of the IVF procedure is attributed to the fact that IVF babies are conceived through the use of fertility drugs instead of sexual activity, resulting in no significant differences.To understand this issue clearly it is important to know the IVF procedure and its difference from normal conception.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IVF AND NORMAL CONCEPTION
In natural conception, fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube after sexual activity. The embryo is naturally transported to the uterus and implanted to initiate pregnancy.
During in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs are collected from the woman’s ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. After the embryos are created, they are transferred back into the woman’s uterus for implantation and pregnancy. The pregnancy phases are the same in both conceptions as soon as the embryo is implanted, whether naturally or artificially, and this is how they both differ.
So, if you closely examine this process, you won’t notice much of a difference between the two. This means that there is absolutely no risk to the health of an IVF baby.
