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The success rate of IVF (in vitro fertilization) can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the woman’s age, the cause of the infertility, the quality of the eggs and sperm, the number of embryos transferred, and the experience of the reproductive health center you choose.

In general, the success rate is higher in younger women and decreases with age. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), fresh embryo transfer IVF success rates for women under 35 are typically around 40-50% per cycle, while for women over 40 the success rate is lower, ranging from 10 -20% per cycle. However, these percentages may vary depending on individual circumstances.

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY CHANCES OF SUCCESS?

1. 1. Choose a reputable reproductive health center: Look for clinics that specialize in ART (assisted reproductive techniques) and have experienced reproductive health professionals.

    

   2.Make positive lifestyle changes to optimize fertility. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption and managing stress. If you suffer from a chronic disease such as arterial hypertension or diabetes, it is important that it is well controlled.

    

   3.Strictly follow the prescribed medications and treatment protocols provided by your reproductive health professional. This may include taking various pills, or injecting yourself or examinations at your reproductive health center.

    

   4. Consider preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD): it can help identify chromosomally normal embryos, which would increase the chances of successful implantation, reducing the risk of miscarriage.

    

   5. Psychological support: IVF can be emotionally challenging. Seeking counseling or joining support groups can reduce stress and improve overall well-being during the process.

    

   6. Be informed and ask questions: Educate yourself about the IVF process, potential risks and success rates. Ask questions and communicate openly with your reproductive health professional to make sure you understand the treatment plan and have realistic expectations.

If you have had an unsuccessful IVF procedure, remember that this does not equal failure. It is important to consult with a qualified professional in the field who can provide personalized advice based on your particular situation.

I AM 40. IS IT TOO LATE TO HAVE A BABY?

The appearance of the new member in the family is associated with many emotions, excitement and sometimes with fears, especially if we become parents for the first time.

The reason for this is the uncertainty we feel, the power of responsibility we assume as parents and at the same time the desire to give the best to our baby. In fact, our fears are completely unfounded.

Let’s not forget that our child carries our genetic “material” and his sense of comfort approaches ours. It is very important to be calm in the first weeks after birth in order to learn to recognize the signals that the baby is giving us – so we will provide him with what he needs.

Often in the first months we receive a lot of different and sometimes contradictory advice.

How to decide which advice to take? – well, it’s simple. Imagine the advice you’ve been given, how it will affect you if you apply it to yourself – and instantly you’ll feel whether it’s good and suitable or not – for

your baby.

For example, if we expect our baby to eat at a precise interval – a precise amount, we should think about whether we would be as happy if we had to consume a precise amount at a precise time.

We certainly won’t like it.

Sometimes we sleep longer, sometimes we just ate more and won’t be hungry at the appointed time, so modes are a subjective concept and the only important thing for our baby is to get what he wants according to his needs and desires. The same rule applies to the conditions under which we raise our baby and the maintenance of his personal hygiene.

For example, how would we feel if we had to sleep with a hat or with limited movements, or how would we feel if we didn’t know we were in the bathroom and someone poured water on our back, we would immediately react by tensing our body. Therefore, we must approach in every action to our baby as we want and approach ourselves. It is very important to mention the attention we must pay to inform ourselves in detail about the reception, storage, method of use, period of use of every single thing that we had to give to the baby.

Most often, in the first months, these are drops for colic, probiotics, vitamins and medications that facilitate bowel movements.

Accurate and specific information would certainly help us feel at ease and at the same time save us from some rather unpleasant situations arising from underestimating the importance of this action. Thus we come to the conclusion that calm, secure and informed parents certainly create conditions for their children to grow up healthy, calm and happy.

GENTLE CARE – ADVICES FOR LITTLE ONES

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