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Elijah James
Now that you have completed your IVF cycle and are patiently waiting, you may be nervous and excited at the same time. IVF is something stressful and can have a couple on edge once the egg implantation has taken place. Perhaps you have already gone to the clinic and found out that you are indeed pregnant. First of all, congratulations! This can be a time consuming and rather draining process to go through. If you are wondering what you are going to expect during your IVF pregnancy, here are a few things to help you. Excited and Scared This is an exciting time but for some couples it can be nervous as well. Many couples are so happy that they are pregnant yet at the same time are worried that something will happen along the way. Some have been doing IVF cycles for a while now and achieving a successful pregnancy is something to celebrate. Being nervous and scared is something completely normal. There are chances of miscarriages even in women who didn't do IVF. However, don't beat yourself up about being scared and you can decide to talk to a friend, a relative, or perhaps a counselor. Progesterone Support Along the Way Depending on your doctor, there may be support groups ordered for you throughout your pregnancy. This happens once a successful pregnancy is confirmed. In regards to the length of time these classes or support groups last all depends on who your doctor is and what they feel is best for you. For women who are taking progesterone during pregnancy by way if injections, you should talk to your doctor about vaginal gels or suppositories. Your doctor should be able to help you out with your options available. Blood Test Monitoring There is going to be an ongoing monitoring of your blood to ensure everything is where it needs to be. This allows the doctor to monitor your hormone levels as well. This will last about 2 weeks or sometimes more after a pregnancy is confirmed. This is so your fertility doctor can monitor the levels of HCG to ensure the pregnancy is normal and healthy. If levels are high this could indicate a multiple pregnancy. Ultrasound Check-Ups Before you can begin seeing a OBGYN your fertility doctor may want to see you for one or more ultrasounds to ensure everything is going along smooth. This also helps monitor your progress and to monitor if there are more than one babies inside. Based on when the fertility specialist orders the ultrasounds, there is a chance to see your baby's heartbeat. Being Released to an OBGYN You will be released and permitted to see a traditional OBGYN to guide you through the remainder of your pregnancy. You will be released to a regular doctor after about 2 months of your pregnancy. This ensures everything is going smooth and that you are going to result in a child. This can be an exciting time for you and your partner and you should enjoy every minute of it.
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