When will IVF baby be born?
IVF technology has brought good news to couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, many people are still puzzled by the question when IVF babies can be born. In this article, I will elaborate on the birth time of IVF babies from several aspects.
Embryo development time
IVF embryos are incubated in the laboratory for a period of time before being implanted into the mother. Generally, the incubation time of embryos is 3-6 days. This means that if the embryo is implanted on the third day, the child will be born in a few days after the third day, while if the embryo is implanted on the sixth day, the child will be born in a few days after the sixth day.
The time of embryo cultivation depends on many factors, including the quality of the embryo, the physical condition of the mother and the doctor's advice. The doctor will make a suitable embryo cultivation plan according to personal conditions.
In China, some well-known hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, have strong scientific research strength and rich clinical experience, and can provide professional services for IVF.
Pregnancy after embryo transfer
Once the embryo is successfully implanted into the mother, it usually takes several weeks to determine whether it is pregnant. This is because the embryo needs to be implanted in the uterus and begin to grow. Doctors generally recommend blood or urine tests two weeks after implantation to confirm pregnancy.
In most cases, the pregnancy period of IVF is the same as that of natural pregnancy. Generally speaking, children will be born after about 40 weeks of pregnancy. However, sometimes children may be born early, which may be related to the mother's condition and personal circumstances.
During pregnancy, doctors will monitor pregnant women and provide necessary health guidance and support. Regular prenatal examination and normal management of drug treatment are essential to ensure the health and safety of children.
Frozen embryo
In the process of IVF, redundant embryos are sometimes frozen. These frozen embryos can be thawed and implanted into the mother at a later time. At this time, the birth time of the child will depend on the time of thawing and implantation.
Frozen embryos usually need 24 to 48 hours to be implanted into the mother after thawing. Therefore, the birth time of the child will be several days later than that of the child implanted immediately after the embryo is cultivated.
Summary
The birth time of IVF infants is affected by many factors, including the development time of embryos, the pregnancy period after embryo transfer, and whether to use frozen embryos. The time of embryo cultivation is between 3 and 6 days, and the time of child birth will be within a few days after embryo implantation. Once the embryo is implanted, the normal pregnancy period is about 40 weeks. Frozen embryos need to be thawed and implanted, which will delay the birth of the child. During the whole process, doctors will provide necessary monitoring and health guidance to ensure the safety and health of IVF.
