The moment an IVF patient is informed about the successful creation of their embryos, they feel happiness that is unparalleled. Once the embryo transfer is done, half of their struggles with infertility get vanished. Hence, undoubtedly, these patients prepare themselves to do the best that they can to ensure that their embryo implants and they are able to conceive.
Such anxiety to do whatever they can to safeguard their baby leads to unnecessary and unintentional stress, tension and worry. But what one should keep in mind is that worry and anxiety can never take them forward. Instead such negative feelings trap the concerned person in the situation that they are in and let them marinate in all the stress and fear thus causing further discomfort. The worst is that such strongly negative emotions can have adverse effects on the body which would eventually disturb the embryo’s implantation.
The best way out of this is to relax, take a deep breath and focus on what is and what can be done. IVF patients must make it a point to be vocal about their doubts with their trustworthy doctor and clear them out. Moreover, they can gather adequate information regarding post-transfer care through information sources and experienced IVF patients to be prepared and take the best possible care of themselves. Avoiding the below mentioned activities can help a patient get a grip at their health and also, the fate of their embryo:-
- Too much bed rest - Stay away from excessive bed rest. This can mess with the blood flow in the body while smooth blood circulation is necessary for implantation.
- Excessive physical activity – Although, completely giving up any form of physical activity or exercise is not recommended, yet the patient should not indulge in an activity that exerts them more than what is normal or increases the temperature of their body as, again, this disrupts the normal and smooth blood circulation in the body.
- Negativity – As mentioned above, negative thinking harms the body in several ways. Therefore, patients must try to be positive and happy. The patients can spend time with children, go through family albums, read good books or listen to great music that uplifts their mod. Similarly, it is equally important to avoid negative people. Their negative vibes and thinking can rub off on anyone that spends time with them.
- Drastic diet change - It is not recommended to make a sudden and big change in one’s diet. An acute change can disturb the body and confuse it. This can harm the embryo immensely.
