Pregnancy after mosaic embryo transfer comes with its own unique struggles

Pregnancy after infertility and loss always comes with challenges and difficult emotions. But pregnancies conceived with mosaic embryos have their own unique struggles.

Anxiety that you’ll miscarry

You may have been told that your pregnancy has a higher chance of ending in a miscarriage because of the mosaic PGT-A result.

So you’re always on guard for signs a miscarriage could happen. But what are the timelines? Can you ever relax knowing you’ve made it to a safer time?

The reality is, the majority of losses that occur in pregnancies conceived from mosaic embryos happen before a heartbeat is seen on an ultrasound

Worries about a genetic condition

They made you talk to a genetic counselor and sign consent forms warning you about all the things that could go wrong.

Now you’re up late at night searching about abnormalities associated with your PGT-A result, playing all of the worst-case scenarios in your head.

The reality is, using a mosaic embryo doesn’t increase the chance of a birth defect compared to using a euploid embryo, and most babies born from mosaic embryos have normal chromosomes

Indecision regarding amnio

You’re finally in the second trimester after your long fertility journey. You’ve heard about amniocentesis, but also know it comes with a miscarriage risk.

The idea of losing this pregnancy is unbearable, but so is not knowing if there is a genetic condition.

The reality is, while amniocentesis is recommended after mosaic embryo transfer, it is not right for everyone. There are many nuances to this decision that a genetic counselor with expertise in PGT-A and prenatal care can help you navigate

You deserve support during your mosaic embryo pregnancy from someone who gets it.

Meaghan is a Certified Miscarriage and Bereavement Doula, and Certified Genetic Counselor. For nearly a decade she has helped people understand their mosaic PGT-A results, keeping up on the research and explaining it in a way that is easy to understand.

Her unique combinations of skills means she has the knowledge about mosaic embryos you need, and the compassion to help you manage difficult emotions during pregnancy.

Emotional Support Sessions are now available.

One, three, and five session packages available to help support you through your entire pregnancy.