What physical examinations are suitable for IVF babies during pregnancy?
IVF babies are conceived through IVF technology. For couples preparing for IVF, it is very important to carry out a series of physical examinations during pregnancy. These physical examinations are designed to ensure the health of the mother and fetus, as well as to detect and solve potential problems in a timely manner. The following four aspects will describe the physical examination suitable for IVF babies during pregnancy.
Basic physical examination
In the early stage of IVF, both husband and wife need to carry out some basic physical examinations. Men need semen analysis to assess factors such as sperm count, motility, and morphology. Women need to have endocrine hormone examination, ovarian function assessment, endometrial thickness and other examinations. In addition, the husband and wife also need to carry out routine blood tests to check whether there are genetic diseases, such as thalassemia.
If problems are found in the basic physical examination, the doctor may need further examination and treatment. For example, men may need testicular ultrasound to assess fertility, and women may need pelvic ultrasound to check if the fallopian tubes are unobstructed.
Genetic examination
Because the way of IVF is to artificially implant the fertilized egg into the mother, genetic examination is very important. Both husband and wife can conduct gene testing to assess whether there is a risk of carrying genetic diseases. These genetic diseases may have an impact on fetal health and increase the probability of birth defects and genetic diseases.
Genetic tests can be performed through blood tests or saliva samples. Some common genetic diseases include cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, congenital heart disease, etc. If couples are at risk of carrying genetic diseases, doctors may recommend them to carry out pre implantation genetic diagnosis to screen embryos for genetic disease risk.
Pregnancy monitoring
Once IVF pregnancy is successful, pregnancy monitoring is required in the following pregnancy. This is to ensure the health of the fetus and mother, and to detect and deal with any potential problems as early as possible.
Pregnancy monitoring can include regular ultrasound, blood tests and urine tests. Ultrasound can be used to observe the growth and development of the fetus and check the condition of the uterus and placenta. Blood test can evaluate maternal blood sugar, blood pressure, hemoglobin and other indicators. Urine examination can detect abnormal conditions such as urine protein and urine sugar.
In addition to regular hospital inspection, pregnant women also need to pay attention to their daily life and eating habits. It is very important for the health of mother and fetus to maintain good nutrition, avoid overeating, and participate in yoga and exercise for pregnant women.
Fetal malformation screening
In the pregnancy of test tube babies, fetal malformation screening is also required. This is to rule out the risk of pregnant women suffering from fetal chromosomal abnormalities or other abnormalities. Fetal malformation screening includes amniocentesis, umbilical cord blood collection and Down's screening.
Down's screening is a method to detect fetal chromosomal abnormalities through maternal blood, which can better assess the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood collection are to directly obtain samples from the fetus for examination, which can more accurately diagnose chromosome abnormalities and other fetal abnormalities.
Through fetal malformation screening, we can find fetal abnormalities as early as possible, provide basis for subsequent pregnancy management and prenatal intervention, and ensure the health of the fetus.
Summary
IVF pregnancy requires a variety of physical examinations, including basic physical examination, genetic examination, pregnancy monitoring and fetal malformation screening. These physical examinations are designed to ensure the health of the mother and fetus, and to identify and resolve potential problems as soon as possible. With the guidance of doctors, both husband and wife can better cope with the pregnancy period of IVF and lay a solid foundation for successful pregnancy.
