Every individual has a different journey towards parenthood. Some may need to undergo fertility procedures like IVF to become pregnant. The day your doctor puts back the embryo in your uterus may seem like a dream to you while you are having in vitro fertilization (IVF). The common question on the minds of the majority of couples who have done IVF is “What to do after embryo transfer?”. In detail, let’s look at what to do after embryo transfer in this blog post.
Embryo transfer
To see what to do after embryo transfer, we should first know what is embryo transfer. It is the final step in IVF treatment. The eggs are taken from a woman’s ovaries (egg retrieval) and fertilized in a laboratory. The fertilized eggs are allowed to grow in culture media , and then the embryos are transferred to the woman’s uterus, known as embryo transfer.
Awaiting time
At embryo transfer, you will receive your embryo (baby) inside your uterus and will be given a date after 2 weeks to do a pregnancy test. The waiting time will be a nightmare time for many. But, be relaxed and calm. Getting anxious and stressed out is not good during this period.
Things to be followed after the embryo transfer
During this time, a woman must need to take a lot of precautions.
Things to be followed after the embryo transfer are as follows
*Drink adequate water
*Have lots of fruits and vegetables
*Have a gentle walk
*Don’t confine yourself to bed. You can do small household chores or continue your work.
*Avoid exertion or strenuous exercises
*Avoid oily or spicy foods
* The most important thing to keep in mind is that you should take your prescribed medicines at the appropriate time
* Avoid overthinking and keep your thoughts positive.
To summarize:
We believe this post has answered many of your questions about what to do after embryo transfer. The success rate of IVF may differ for each person. Being alone during this time can make things harder and don’t try to handle all the stress by yourself. Enjoy the days leading up to your child’s birth while feeling free to discuss your concerns with your partner and fertility specialist.
