Pregnant After Fertility Treatment? What to Expect When Transitioning to OB Care
August 4th, 2022 | 1 min. read
After months or even years of fertility treatment, seeing a positive pregnancy test can bring up a wild mix of emotions. Relief. Excitement. Fear. Gratitude. Anxiety.
For many fertility patients, becoming pregnant doesn't automatically erase the uncertainty that came before it. In fact, one of the most unexpected milestones is leaving the fertility clinic you've come to know so well and transitioning to the care of an OB/GYN or midwife.
If you're wondering what happens now, you're not alone.
From Fertility Care to Prenatal Care
In this conversation, fertility specialist Dr. Joshua Hurwitz, OB/GYN Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, and former fertility patient Katie Cacchiani share insights on what to expect as you transition from fertility care to routine pregnancy care.
Together, they walk through common concerns, emotional challenges, and practical next steps from both the clinical and patient perspective.
Here's what you'll learn:
- When most fertility patients transition to OB/GYN or midwifery care
- What to expect during your first prenatal appointments
- How pregnancy after infertility can feel different from a typical pregnancy experience
- Helpful information about high-risk pregnancies, monitoring, and ongoing care
- Tips for navigating this major transition with confidence
Watch the full conversation below for expert insights and practical guidance on navigating the transition from fertility care to prenatal care.
As Content Marketing Manager at Illume Fertility, Sierra leads the development of educational, marketing, and advocacy content designed to make fertility care more accessible and understandable. She combines healthcare marketing expertise with personal insight into the fertility journey to create resources that support both patients and providers.