First aspect: observation time of IVF embryo culture stage
Harbin Maternal and Child Health Care Center is a formal IVF institution. The process of the third generation IVF embryo culture needs a series of observations and evaluations. After in vitro fertilization, the embryo will be cultured in the laboratory. The observation period at this stage usually lasts for 5 to 6 days.
First of all, during the first day of observation, the doctor will check the condition of the fertilized egg and assess its quality and growth. If the fertilized egg develops well, the doctor will decide whether to carry out single embryo transfer or double embryo transfer. The observation on this day is crucial for selecting the best embryo transfer strategy for patients.
In the next few days, doctors will observe the embryo every day, including cell division, cell number, cell quality, etc. These observations can help doctors understand the development of embryos and make adjustments according to the actual situation. Generally speaking, the embryo culture time of the third generation IVF will last until the fifth or sixth day.
Finally, doctors will select the best embryo for transplantation according to the quality and growth of the embryo. This process usually occurs on the fifth or sixth day of embryo culture, so the observation time of the whole embryo culture stage is 5 to 6 days.
Second aspect: observation time after IVF transplantation
In Harbin Maternal and Child Health Hospital, after IVF transplantation, a period of observation is needed. The doctor will check the patient regularly to ensure the success of the transfer and the healthy development of the embryo.
Generally, patients need to rest in the first few days after transplantation to avoid excessive activity, and doctors will provide care and guidance. About two weeks after transplantation, the patient needs to have a blood test to determine whether it is successfully embedded in the uterine wall.
If the embedding is successful, the doctor will arrange the patient to have an embryonic heartbeat test. This examination usually occurs around the fourth week after transplantation. Through ultrasonic examination, doctors can observe the heartbeat of the embryo and judge whether the development of the embryo is normal.
The observation time after transplantation usually lasts until the heartbeat check of the embryo. The doctor confirms that the embryo develops normally, and the patient enters the normal pregnancy period.
Third aspect: observation time of IVF pregnancy
Once the IVF is successfully inserted and the embryo is confirmed to be well developed, the patient will enter the pregnancy period. In Harbin Maternal and Child Health Hospital, patients usually continue to receive the prescribed observation.
During pregnancy, doctors will arrange patients to have regular prenatal examinations to ensure the health and development of the fetus. These examinations usually include measurement of abdominal circumference, examination of fetal heartbeat, blood sampling, etc. Through these examinations, doctors can make a comprehensive assessment of the health of the fetus.
Usually, the patient has a prenatal examination every four weeks until about 35 weeks of pregnancy. Thereafter, doctors will increase the frequency of examination to ensure the safety of mother and fetus.
The pregnancy observation time of the whole IVF usually lasts until full term, that is, about 38 to 40 weeks of pregnancy. During this period, doctors will carry out targeted observation and nursing according to the patient's condition.
Fourth aspect: observation time of IVF after birth
After the birth of test tube babies, doctors still need to conduct a period of observation to ensure the health and development of babies.
Harbin Maternal and Child Health Hospital will arrange patients to have a health examination of the newborn to assess the growth of the baby and whether all indicators are normal.
In addition, doctors will also provide guidance related to feeding, living and development to ensure that patients take care of and raise babies correctly.
The whole observation period usually lasts for weeks to months until the infant's development and health condition stabilize.
summary
In Harbin Maternal and Child Health Hospital, the observation time of the third generation of test tube babies covers the embryonic culture stage, post transplant observation, pregnancy observation and post birth observation. Each stage requires a period of examination and evaluation to ensure the health and development of the embryo and the baby. The whole process requires patient and careful medical team and active cooperation of patients. Through these observations and assessments, the success rate and fertility quality of IVF have been effectively improved.
