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What Are The Do’s And Don’ts For The Embryo Transfer Process?

July 10, 2023

What are the do's for the embryo transfer process?

The Do's for the embryo transfer process are:

• Do gather information about the entire process: Steps involved, duration, chances of successful transplantation and past records from people who did undergo the process recently.
• Routine health checkups: Routine health checkups are essential to keep your health in order.
• Consult a good Dietician: Consulting a good dietician specializing in an IVF patient diet chart will let you know which of the foods to eat and which ones to avoid.
• Get enough sleep every day: Having at least seven to nine hours of sleep every day with short naps during the pregnancy period is very important as the female body has to adjust to changes during that period of time.
• Choosing the right fertility clinic is essential: Choosing the right fertility clinic is essential for the parents and should be based on manpower, level of success over the years, level of expertise etc. The IVF stories you get to know about must be backed by evidence.
• Developing an optimistic attitude: Having an optimistic attitude whilst going through all the cycles is very essential, as it will contribute to maintaining the emotional or psychological health in an individual.
• Drinking adequate amount of water: Drinking at least 10 cups (2.3 litres) of fluid every day is very essential to maintain a healthy body. A study showed that drinking water increases the chance of pregnancy.
• Consult a Genetic counsellor: Consulting a genetic counsellor will help you understand your genetic makeup & also determine if you will be successful in the process.
• Having proper knowledge of your family history: Knowledge about your family history will let you know if there are any genetic defects or mutations that might affect the child beforehand like Fragile X syndrome.
• Pay attention to state laws: Going through state laws is essential. For example, India does not allow commercialization of surrogates.

What are the don'ts for the embryo transfer process?

The things to avoid while going for an IVF process are:

• Going through the process by only consulting one doctor primarily.
• Smoking, heavy intake of alcohol or caffeine. Since caffeine delays the time of pregnancy, alcohol can have disabilities in the child, result in miscarriage or stillbirth.
• Taking medications, drugs or vitamin supplements without consulting your doctor.
• Having Junk foods such as chips, soft drinks etc.
• Getting exposed to extreme heat or radiation.
• Having regular diet under check- intake of fish that are high in mercury can affect pregnancy.
• Heavy exercise
• Assuming IVF is the only way
• Give up after one failed cycle
• Overextend on your estimated budget for IVF.
• Use a hot tub of the sauna after embryo transfer which could lead to miscarriage
• Listen to negative people or giving up hope this can result in alleviating stress levels.