Bed rest after embryo transfer?

[Mglove]

Hi everyone,

Wondering if I could get your thoughts on bed rest after embryo transfer. Next week, the day after the planned transfer, I've been asked to do a presentation at work. It has been in the calender for months. I don't think it will be too stressful but will involve me travelling to get to work and standing for about 2hrs. I just don't know what the advice is on getting up and going back to work the next day. Wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and what happened.

[Llizzie]

The day of my transfer, I went for lunch, spent the afternoon at work in the office and then had dinner out. I’m 13 weeks pregnant today. The research is mixed on rest - my clinic said sometimes it can be detrimental. Wishing you lots of luck x

[Mglove in reply to Llizzie]

Thanks Lizzie. It's good to hear that. Congrats in your pregnancy. Hope it goes well xxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Mglove. I think if you have a little rest at the clinic post transfer, then treat life as normally as you can. If your emryo(s) are to progress back inside you where they belong - then they will. Hope all goes well for you. Diane

[Mglove in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks Diane, I think you are right. Thanks for your reply xxx

[Maisie234]

My clinic is abroad and they recommended 6 hours bed rest after transfer. I lay on the hotel bed and did nothing but watch TV. Next day I flew home so there was a bit of hanging and standing about. It worked and I'd say you'd be fine. I think transfer day really helped by just lying about 'as if you were ill in bed', they said. In truth, I think it's all different for everyone. Good luck 🤞

Xx

[Mglove in reply to Maisie234]

Thanks so much Maisie. Really glad to hear it worked xxx