By Dr. ILA GUPTA,
Planning pregnancy amid pandemic that also by way of infertility therapy or IVF is a difficult problem. Most of the patients undergoing infertility therapy place their consultation and IVF therapy on hold, waiting for the scenario to be back to standard. There is worry and apprehension of contracting infection by producing frequent visits to the hospital.
As the covid infection is new to the mankind, its impact on the pregnant mother and fetus is not completely understood, but there is no information of proof for the greater incidence of miscarriage, preterm birth or any form of birth defects.
Covid vaccination is deemed secure whilst undergoing therapy or in the course of pregnancy as reported by US study on pregnant patients. There is no require to delay arranging for pregnancy right after taking the vaccine. We require more research and information to prove this.
Planning for fertility therapy in the present scenario is purely a private decision, there has been no recommendations restricting the fertility therapy.
Key recommendations for couples undergoing IVF therapy
- Couples undergoing therapy really should stay positive, healthful, calm and emotionally balanced.
- Do’s and Don’ts
- Wearing a mask covering the nose and mouth appropriately.
- Cleaning and sanitizing hands often Avoid touching face often
- Minimizing physical speak to,
- Avoid going out unnecessarily,
- Maintain social distance.
- Proper adhere to up with your medical professional in the course of therapy
- Regular antenatal visits.
- Follow your medical professional suggestions sincerely
- Avoid taking also numerous attendants with you to the hospital
- Eat healthful , balanced diet program
- Avoid processed and junk meals
- Regular breathing workout routines, yoga, meditation to hold you calm, relaxed and healthful.
Patients with other healthcare challenges like higher BP, diabetes, liver illness, kidney or lung illness or who are on immune suppressant medication really should seek advice from their medical professional just before arranging for therapy and pregnancy.
Look for the specialized center
Centers committed for infertility and IVF therapy exactly where the threat of contracting infection is minimum. There really should not be also numerous patients at the similar time, appointment time slots really should be appropriately devised to reduce overcrowding.
Routine sanitization of all the locations of the centre with time to time employees instruction. Staff really should be appropriately equipped with protective gear and sanitation devices. One really should prevent unnecessary visits. Also, implementation of on the internet consultation or telemedicine to prevent face to face consultations can be deemed. Follow the rule of acceptable social distancing even when you are going to the hospital.
If you have come in speak to with any Covid positive patient or have created any symptoms of Covid whilst undergoing therapy or in the course of pregnancy then prevent going to the hospital and seek advice from your medical professional for additional suggestions.
Before arranging for any invasive process, do RT PCR test to rule out for covid. Proceed additional if it is damaging. If it comes positive then cancel the cycle and seek advice from your medical professional for additional suggestions.
We want you a secure therapy journey, healthful pregnancy and healthful child.
(The author is Senior IVF Consultant and Clinical Director, Ferticity Fertility Clinics, Delhi. Views expressed are private and do not reflect the official position or policy of the TheSpuzz Online.)