After how many weeks IVF pregnancy is safe?

IVF experts of the best IVF center in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share an article about IVF pregnancy.

In IVF pregnancy, complications decrease with pregnancy progress and it becomes almost similar to a natural pregnancy. Most patients however are still sceptical and often ask IVF experts when is an IVF pregnancy safe? Read this article by IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World on IVF pregnancy.

Key milestones in IVF pregnancy

“It is important for couples undergoing IVF treatment to know what the key milestones are in an IVF pregnancy. The first and foremost is the 6-7 weeks period which involves the first ultrasound. This confirms pregnancy in the uterus, detects fetal heartbeat. This is still an early stage of pregnancy where miscarriage risk remains relatively high (~15-20%). Special precautions need to be taken to avoid this,” mentioned Dr. Gunjan Gupta, highly-acclaimed gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Founder & Medical Director, Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World is the third time winner of North India’s best IVF clinic chain by Economic Times and has modern & highly advanced centers at Indirapuram, Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida.

“End of the first trimester, i.e., first 12 weeks is another milestone in an IVF pregnancy. This is significantly a safer point in any pregnancy. The risks of miscarriage drop to around 2-5%. This is also the period when major organs have already formed in the embryo. IVF doctors usually call this stage ‘viable’ or ‘clinically stable’,” stated Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant & Center In-Charge of Gunjan IVF World, a leading IVF clinic at Janakpuri.

The next stage of pregnancy is mid-pregnancy, i.e., the 20 weeks’ timeframe. Anatomy scans are usually done to check for fetal development during this time. There is lower risk of complications but there can by instances of preterm labor or structural anomalies.

A baby born after the 24 th week of pregnancy requires NICU support to survive. However, with every passing week outcomes improve drastically.

The weeks of 28-32 are considered a much safer zone because the risk of preterm birth complications drop significantly. By the 32 nd week, many IVF pregnancies are considered low risk as no issues have been reported.

Post 37 th week of an IVF pregnancy, it is considered to be full term and delivery is usually safe.

IVF considerations to keep in mind

IVF pregnancies are mostly monitored closely because of the following reasons:

• Multiple pregnancy
• Placenta previa or accrete
• Preeclampsia
• Gestational diabetes

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