Bed rest after transfer

[Faith4Baby]

Dr Wisot:
I have heard so many different recommendations when it comes to bed rest, anywhere from 1-3 days to it's a myth and not needed. Even read that the lack of blood flow and activity following a transfer can have a negative impact.

You are the expert, what do you recommend? And does it vary say for a 3 day transfer vs a 5 day blast transfer??
Any consequences if u don't lay down for a couple days following.
Very curious, as I always have in fact stayed own for 3 days after, then again I haven't gotten my BFP. Not saying that had anything to do with it.

Your input is appreciated
Faith

[Dr. Wisot]

We used to do three and years ago reduced to two and have not seen any lowering of success. It's the same for day 3 and 5 transfers.

The purpose of the bedest is to prevent the uterus from contracting and changing the position of the embryo(s) before that have stuck firmly to the endometrium.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Redondo Beach, California

[Faith4Baby]

Thank you..
And I would guess, this occurs quicker wih a 5 day transfer ??? (Sticking)

[Dr. Wisot]

No. It's that implantation will start sooner after transfer because the embryos are two days further along. The Day 3 ones adhere to the surface of the endometrium similarly well.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Redondo Beach, California