How should one prepare for an IVF?
Thejourney to parenthood is not the same in all couples. Sometimes to attainparenthood, a couple, might have to undergo a series of treatments. One suchtreatment could be IVF, depending on the specialist’s recommendation. There arespecific guidelines to be followed for the successful outcome of IVF treatment.
Learningabout the IVF process is the first vital step. Do not hesitate toask about the procedures, timings and finances.
Timemanagement and balancing is an important step. Happy women tend to have betterbalance of hormones in their blood, which improves the overall success of thetreatment. Hormone balance can be achieved by proper sleep and rest.
Consultinga fertility specialisthelps the couple understand the importance of IVF asa treatment modality. Often, years of trying in vain and the constant trips tothe fertility clinics make couples impatient. This gives a feel that IVF is a“scary” treatment program. Proper counselling helps avoid these negativethoughts. However, they must plan a meeting with a fertility specialist for aroutine check-up.
Startthe treatment procedure with positive thoughts and with a realisticunderstanding of IVF procedure.The embryo needs the mother’s uterus for further growth into foetus until thedelivery of the baby after nine months. A positive environment increases theprobabilities of a successful pregnancy and birth.
Itis necessary to know about the success rates of treatments and be mentallyprepared for failure too. Understanding the reasons behind a failed IVF cycleand focusing on subsequent treatment options with a positive attitude shouldhelp the couples reach their destination of parenthood.
Properpreparation before each cycle of IVF will increase the chances of a successful outcome. This caninclude the following – planning for more time for treatment, taking time offfrom work during the treatment cycle or permission to work from home, managestress effectively through meditation and yoga, avoiding addictions likesmoking, alcohol etc., avoiding a sedentary lifestyle and staying active andpositive etc.
Planningfor an IVF cycle can be classified into three keys areas, namely, nutritional,physical and mental.
Nutritionallyfit: A healthy diet and adequate hydration make sure that the body is in goodcondition for the treatment. Taking some vital vitamins and minerals improvesmetabolism, which successively brings on good quality sperms and eggs. For instance, folic acid is known to have a crucial role in buildingfoetal tissues.
Physicallyfit: Being overweight or underweight can affect the chances of getting pregnantthrough IVF. Obesity in women causes problems with ovulation. Obesity in menhas harmful effects on erectile function and sperm motility. By rectifyingthese issues gradually, a couple can conceive a healthy baby. Regular exercisein conjunction with a good diet helps in keeping one’s weight in control.
Mentallyfit: An IVF cycle brings several changes in a woman’s body and life. Adequatesleep and meditation help to reduce stress levels caused during the IVFprocedure. Spending quality time with family and providing emotional support toeach other helps in keeping both partners relaxed before and after thetreatment. Alternatively, couples can opt for counselling for anxiety as panicattacks may disturb the hormonal balance and affect the quality of life ingeneral.
Theimportance of the couple to be prepared emotionally, mentally and financiallyis vital to attain a successful pregnancy through IVF. Proper diet, positivethinking, healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and support from family andfriends help the couple can help couples undergoing IVF treatment to preparewell and be capable of handling all challenges that arise during their IVFjourney.
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