Ivf Help With Egg Retreival And Embryo Transfer

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If you've gotten to the point where you need some help with the IVF egg retrieval and embryo transfer stage, that's great. You've already made a lot of choices up until now, and even though you feel like you have a long way to go, you're halfway there! The egg retrieval and embryo transfer is often an area where people need IVF help because it is simply a little scary and overwhelming. Hopefully these tips will give you the support you need.
Before the Egg Retrieval
Keeping all those medications straight and getting injections every day isn't fun, and it can be really stressful. It's important, though, that you do everything you can to stay relaxed and happy. Whether this means taking a couple of yoga classes, going for walks with your partner, or simply relaxing in the tub, you just need to do what works for you.
It is important that before the retrieval you know how it's all going to work. You'll be sedated, so you probably won't remember the whole process, but if you know what's going to happen before hand, you're more likely to feel relaxed. Do some research online or in books, and if you have questions, call the clinic a couple of days before retrieval to bring up any of your concerns and questions and get them all taken care of.
Also, make sure that you have scheduled everything properly. You should have someone to drive you to and from the clinic, and you should probably take the day after the retrieval off work because you may still be in pain. Some women feel no pain at all, but it's better to be prepared for this possibility.

During the Egg Retrieval

Be sure to check that your doctor and nurses know about any allergies that you have, and if you're concerned about nausea, ask about taking an anti-nausea medication. You'll probably be put on narcotic painkillers after the retrieval, so make sure you're okay with whatever the clinic is planning to prescribe for you.

At this point, there's not a whole lot you can do besides relax and do whatever the nurses and doctors tell you. The sedative that you're on will probably make you feel out of it, and you may not remember the retrieval process very well, but this is normal.

After the Egg Retrieval

If you're in pain, there are several options available to you. Sometimes using a heating pad on your belly helps, and, of course, you should take any pain medications the doctor gives you if you need them. Also, simply take it easy for a day or so. Relax and let your body recuperate from what is a pretty traumatic experience.

Also, focus on eating a healthy, low fat diet between the retrieval and the transfer. Many studies have shown that a high fat diet can be bad for embryos. You can enjoy some comfort foods, but it might be a good idea to stock your pantry with low fat, healthy options before your retrieval takes place.

Before the Transfer

The day of transfer is probably already scheduled at this point, but be sure that you know where and when your doctor is going to contact you to tell you about your eggs. If the retrieval went well, then this won't be as big of a deal, but if it didn't go so well, you'll want to be somewhere that you can get away and relax for a bit.

Also, it's important that you have your clinic do a mock transfer at some point during your IVF process. This isn't fun at all, but it helps your doctor to know where your embryos need to go so that the transfer can go more quickly and smoothly.

After the Transfer

Different clinics have different protocols for lying still after the transfer, but if you're a fidgety sort of person, bring some things to make this time more comfortable as well as some things like a book on CD or some music to distract you. If your partner can sit with you during this time, that's even better.

Again, you'll want to monitor yourself for pain and do what the doctor says to keep it under control. There aren't a whole lot of things that you can't do after retrieval, but you should avoid things like hot tubs, swimming, and over-exertion like sweaty exercise. If you have to move, go for a walk or take a yoga class, but basically, just take it easy for a few more days.



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