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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those that delivered a baby conceived with IVF did your Dr do any of the following? I'm trying to see how much of this is evidence based and protocol.

1. Early GD testing at 12 weeks, again at 16 and 24 weeks 
2. Low dose aspirin 81mg to reduce preeclampsia risk 
3. Induction at 37-39 weeks to reduce increased still birth rates going to 40+ 
4. Echo fetal cardiogram between 20-24 weeks 
5. 16 and 20 week anatomy scan

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2 ivf pregnancies, one at 38 and one at 42/43. Low dose aspirin and echo at 23 weeks both times. Induction planned at 39 weeks for second pregnancy. This guidance came from both fertility clinic and OB’s office. Fertility doc wrote “nothing beneficial cones after 39 weeks” on the letter sent to my OB’s clinic when I graduated. But I don’t think you can be induced before 39 weeks without some kind of medical indication, and a healthy ivf pregnancy wouldn’t be an example of that.

The echo is a neat scan and to my knowledge, no risks. Ivf pregnancies at any age have a slightly higher risk of heart issues, hence the echo.

Outside the induction, it’s just a little extra help. All of this made me more comfortable and confidence after a lengthy ivf journey.

Good luck![/quote]

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