
Stress and anxiety are very real symptoms and often consequences of the two week wait, and we suggest you try to address these as early as possible. Our app offers guidance, relaxation and meditation resources, but the general suggestion we give is to return to ‘normal life’ as much as possible, taking care of yourself and avoiding strenuous exercise. We understand that uncertainties are very hard to cope with, and it is perfectly normal for anxiety levels to increase during the fourteen day wait. What should I do during the two week wait? This is another reason why it’s important not to pay too much attention to ambiguous symptoms and to carry out a sensitive pregnancy test at the correct time. So it’s likely that a woman would experience some sort of constipation or cramping whether she is pregnant or not. If you experience any symptoms that you are at all worried about, your Apricity advisor is a tap on your smartphone away seven days a week, and would be happy to guide and support you.Ĭonstipation and abdominal cramping, once again can be caused by changing progesterone levels, which occur during a normal menstrual cycle alongside after implantation. The problem with many of the possible signs of early pregnancy is that they tend to be linked to a change in hormone production (progesterone in particular), which also happens prior to menstruation – this is why it’s difficult to use symptoms as indicators of pregnancy, particularly so when you are taking medications that contain hormones.


However, there are some common symptoms that you may or may not experience. What are the signs of successful implantation?Įveryone’s body reacts differently to embryo transfers, so it’s important to note that there are no universal symptoms for successful implantation. It is hCG that your pregnancy test will look to detect.

When the embryo attaches to the uterus, it’s called implantation, and it is at this stage that a hormone called hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) rapidly increases in the body. This enables a good blood supply for nutrients, oxygen, and everything else a baby would need during its nine months in the womb. What should happen during the two week wait?Īfter an embryo is transferred back into the womb, it needs some time to hopefully attach to the lining of the uterus and start putting down roots, as it were. Apricity Advisors are always a phone call away for support and guidance before, during and after the TWW, but for further reading, the following should help you prepare for what to expect and answer some of our most frequently asked questions. After the two week wait (TWW), a trustworthy result can usually be obtained from a sensitive pregnancy test.įor those longing to become pregnant, the two-week wait is usually more than just waiting, as it is often a source of stress and anxiety. The Two-Week Wait in the TTC (trying to conceive) community is a term used to describe the 14 days following timed intercourse, insemination or embryo transfer (in the case of IVF or similar treatment).

What happens next after my 10-14 day wait?
