And here the goal is reached: in your tummy a new life develops (and even not one). Is it time to relax and enjoy? Doctors often repeat: "Pregnancy after IVF is not the end, but the beginning of the way", referring to the different features of the pregnancy as a result of IVF. Perceive the assertion not as a guide to overcoming difficulties, but as a good parting word. You're on the home stretch. At you all will turn out!
The strength of relaxation
Certainly, your pregnancy differs from the usual, because to IVF resort not from an excess of health. And the procedure itself leads to significant hormonal changes in the body. However, all this is predictable, which means that it can be corrected. Your main task is not to interfere with doctors and nature. Of course, you will have to fulfill all medical assignments. And try to "turn off your head"! Yes, you are not just in an interesting, but in a particularly interesting position. But one should not focus on one's own exclusivity: there is a risk of attracting problems. Doctors say that the psychoemotional background is of great importance when bearing! And it will be better if you learn to perceive pregnancy as a result of IVF as a natural process. Trust your baby, do not look for unnecessary reasons for the alarm! After all, emotional stress, like nothing else, prevents the body from doing its work. There are a lot of tricks for relaxation. One of the best is a gentle massage. Ask your husband to massage your lower back, feet and lower legs regularly, caress you on the head ... Calm down! Water procedures also work well. You are not contraindicated in the pool. And just lying in a fragrant bath is extremely pleasant! Water "washes away" negative energy, and this is exactly what you need.
In the zone of special attention
There are no general recommendations regarding IVF pregnancy, because each case is purely individual. But you should know about some pitfalls and peculiarities of the course of pregnancy as a result of IVF. Then they will be easier to get around.
The first 12 weeks are a critical period. You need to be observed with the doctor who conducted IVF. Because of hormonal stimulation during the ECO-protocol your hormonal background is broken. Therefore, the doctor will prescribe supportive therapy - progesterone and estrogens. These hormones help the body to move to a "pregnant" regime. Periodically you will have to take tests. The hormonal panel will show your level of hormones, which will allow the doctor to adjust the dose of drugs. The immunogram will show how your immunity behaves, whether the body rejects the fetus. Do not worry, even such problems are solved at the present level. It is possible that during the first twelve weeks the doctor will insist on bed rest. So, it is necessary! But the successful end of the first trimester will mean that the most crucial stage has been passed.
In the second trimester, the doctor will watch your cervix. In 22-24 weeks there is a risk of ischemic-cervical insufficiency (ICI). That is, the cervix can shorten and soften, which provokes premature birth. To avoid this, it is important to see your doctor regularly. At the slightest suspicion of ICI, the doctor will appoint a transvaginal ultrasound to confirm or deny the diagnosis. It may be necessary to superimpose a special seam. Such an operation will allow the baby to stay in your tummy for as long as necessary.
Closer to the birth, watch over the food and monitor the pressure. According to the medical literature, pregnancy as a result of IVF has increased the likelihood of gestosis - toxicosis of the second half of pregnancy. You felt nauseous, flies appeared before your eyes, increased pressure? Urgently to the doctor! These are signs of pre-eclampsia - a condition that is dangerous for the baby. However, such a trouble can be avoided. Your business is to regularly take urine tests (monitor the appearance of protein) and measure blood pressure. The lower limit should not exceed 90 mm Hg. Art. Edema is also a bad sign! Forget about products that can cause fluid retention in the body (salted cucumbers and fish). But the protein food, fresh fish, meat, cottage cheese eat without restrictions. In general, your diet should be reconciled with mathematical precision. The doctor will tell you which products are useful to you, prescribe complex vitamin preparations. The general recommendations for all pregnant women are as follows: a day should be consumed 600 kcal more than before conception, lean on fruits and vegetables, and say a hard "no" fast food!
How will we give birth?
In itself, IVF is not an indication for cesarean section. And if your pregnancy is normal, you can give birth on your own. According to statistics, the probability of receiving a birth trauma for crumbs is the same for both caesarean section and natural birth. Choosing the second option, you do not risk anything. It's another matter if the doctor sees the weighty reasons for surgical delivery considering your special pregnancy as a result of IVF. Then there is no question of natural births. After all, the main thing is the health of the baby, who is so waiting for a meeting with his beloved mother.