After an embryo transfer, it is important to take care of yourself and avoid certain activities that may negatively impact the success of the transfer. Here are some things to avoid:
- Strenuous exercise: Avoid activities such as aerobics, running, jogging, cycling on hills, and heavy lifting.
- Hot baths and showers: Avoid hot baths, hot tubs, and whirlpools. Instead, take quick, warm showers.
- Certain foods: Avoid fried foods, spicy foods, and undercooked meat. Choose cooked foods over raw foods, and consume "warming" foods like ginger, soups, broths, and stews.
- Excessive heat: Avoid skin exposure to blasts of air conditioning and cold-weather winds.
- Missed medications: Follow the instructions provided by your fertility doctor regarding the type and dosage of medication to be used until the pregnancy test result.
It is also important to avoid panic and stress during the two-week wait post-embryo transfer. Instead, focus on stress management and self-care, such as resting, staying hydrated, eating warm and comforting foods, and engaging in activities that make you happy. Remember that the success of the transfer is largely dependent on the quality of the embryo and how receptive your uterus is, and there is little you can do to unequivocally influence the outcome.