Is it better to have 1 or 2 test tube transplants?

Many infertile men and women hope to have their own children. If it was in the past, it would be a very difficult thing, but now it can be done through in vitro fertilization. Although the cost is a bit high, having your own children is also a very happy thing. So, should we transfer 1 test tube embryo or 2? What are the common problems in being pregnant with 2 embryos?

Embryo transfer: 1 or 2 test tube embryos

Twin pregnancy has a higher rate of miscarriage in the second trimester for women who are overloaded, some short patients, or those with uterine malformations, or those with scarred uterus after cesarean section or myomectomy. Most of the twin pregnancies are delivered within 36 weeks, or even 32 weeks or earlier. Then the birth weight of these premature babies is very low. It is common for newborns to weigh 3 or 4 pounds, or even lower. In addition to their low weight, these newborns may have many congenital underdeveloped organs and need to be hospitalized in the neonatal department as soon as they are born. In addition to the worrying health of the newborns, the huge expenses make it difficult for many families to make ends meet.

What are the common problems in pregnancy with 2 embryos?

On the issue of eating. In the early stages of pregnancy, depending on your health condition, some people report having no appetite, but there is no need to worry. The fetus does not need a lot of nutrients in the early stages of pregnancy, and a normal diet can provide enough. In this part, the standard is to eat whatever you want and as much as you can.

Sleeping problem. At the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy, because there are too many babies and the abdomen is pressed, the sleep quality of pregnant women has been greatly affected. First, you have to sleep on your left side. If it is still uncomfortable, you can use a pillow to cushion it. Second, if you really feel uncomfortable sleeping, there is no need to make do with it. Just sleep when you want to and relieve the pressure.

Although the abdomen of twin babies will be relatively large and the movements will be less likely to change in the later stages of pregnancy, appropriate exercise is still necessary. First, it can improve the body's fitness and make the body better adapt to pregnancy. Second, it is conducive to digestion and absorption, and it is also better for the spleen and appetite. Even just walking around the house a few more times is necessary.

No one is afraid to ensure that the survival rate of IVF is 100%, so 2-3 embryos are usually transplanted during the IVF process. This is to avoid having to try again if the IVF fails. It is very uncomfortable to try again if the IVF fails, especially when retrieving eggs for IVF, which is very painful. It is said that it hurts more than giving birth.