Dr. Abha Majumdar, Fertility Specialist. New Delhi

🧠 IVF and Emotional Health: A Message Every Woman Needs to Hear By Dr. Abha Majumdar | Infertility Specialist 💬 “IVF is not just a medical procedure—it’s an emotional journey.” While In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) offers a beacon of hope for couples struggling with infertility , it also brings with it a heavy emotional toll—something that often goes unnoticed or unspoken. In a powerful message, Dr. Abha Majumdar, one of India’s leading infertility specialists, highlights the deep emotional stress couples endure during IVF—especially when results don’t go as planned. 💔 The Emotional Reality of IVF For most couples, IVF is not the first step—it’s often the last resort after months or years of trying to conceive naturally. By the time they reach this stage, they're already emotionally vulnerable. But IVF is not just about injections, scans, and transfers. It’s about waiting —endlessly. It’s about hope rising and falling with each cycle. It’s about the physical pain...

  Introduction There’s a widely circulated myth in society that if a baby is conceived through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) , the mother must deliver via C-section (Cesarean section) . This misconception often leads to unnecessary fear, anxiety, and surgical interventions. As a fertility expert and obstetrician, I want to make one thing abundantly clear: IVF conception does not mandate a C-section delivery. In fact, the method of conception — whether natural or assisted — has no bearing on the decision of how a baby should be delivered. That decision must be based on medical factors , not myths. IVF Does Not Equal Cesarean: Here’s Why Whether you conceive naturally or with the help of IVF, your ability to have a normal vaginal delivery depends on several clinical and physiological conditions , such as: The position and size of your baby The health and readiness of your uterus and cervix The adequacy of your pelvis Your overall health and pregnancy progression The absence or ...