What to do if you have constipation after embryo transfer

In vitro fertilization can be said to be a technology that can help infertile families regain a newborn. However, the IVF transplantation technology is very complicated. Even after embryo transplantation, many women will still experience some discomfort in their bodies. At this time, they need to go to a regular hospital for examination. So, what should pregnant mothers do if they experience constipation after embryo transfer?

Constipation is a very common phenomenon for pregnant women. Factors such as excessive dietary restraint and lack of exercise in daily life may cause constipation. Straining during bowel movements is a taboo for pregnant women, so they must avoid straining during bowel movements.

You can use external medications to help with defecation, and pay attention to eating appropriate amounts of crude fiber foods to prevent constipation.

Although there are no special requirements for diet after IVF transplantation, you still need to eat more high-protein, easily digestible foods. Many fresh embryos will have ascites after transplantation. If ascites and pleural effusion are found, drink more fish soup, winter melon soup, watermelon juice, orange juice, milk, and eggs. They are all good things for diuresis and protein increase! Easily digestible food is even more important for pregnant women. When the baby is in the belly, dry stool will definitely cause the abdomen to contract, which is not conducive to embryo implantation.

Experts remind: The treatment of constipation after IVF transplantation varies from person to person, because everyone's physical condition is different, so individual cases need to be treated individually. For example, some people are allergic to topical medications. In this case, further communication with the doctor is needed to understand in detail what to do.

Precautions after IVF transplantation

1. Start to rest in bed for 48 hours after you get home. Except for going to the bathroom, you can lie flat, on your side, or on your stomach, but do not get up. You can recline in bed, but the angle must be less than 45 degrees.

2. Do not take a bath within 48 hours.

3. After the transplant, avoid strenuous exercise, such as jogging or cycling, but walking slowly is good for your health and safety.

4. Don’t overwork yourself.

5. Get more rest and enough sleep.

6. Keep a normal mind and don’t worry about gains and losses.

7. If you experience abnormal abdominal pain, bloating, or vaginal bleeding, you should contact a medical institution immediately so that you can receive immediate treatment to preserve the pregnancy. Therefore, whether you need to lie down or take a leave to rest after the embryo is implanted is decided by the expectant mother, because these measures will not affect the success rate of IVF. But if you have time, please rest as much as possible. If you have constipation, do not force a bowel movement, wait until you feel the urge to defecate. You can also supplement folic acid to help the embryo develop normally.

Things to note before IVF surgery:

Before undergoing IVF, women have many things to pay attention to in their daily life care. Women can soak their feet or eat blood-enriching products such as donkey-hide gelatin after their menstruation is over, drink soy milk or milk every day, etc., to adjust their bodies to a state suitable for conception; after egg retrieval and transplantation, they should also pay attention to a reasonable arrangement of diet and rest, and maintain a happy mood, so that the fertilized egg can implant and develop better.

Make sure you get enough rest after egg retrieval. If you feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately. Do not lift heavy objects; do not drink alcoholic beverages; do not use painkillers or sedatives; take medicine on time as directed by your doctor.