Can straining because of constipation risk embryos falling out after transfer?

[PPam]

I had embryo transfer on Monday morning (day 2) and was severley constipated that evening. As a result I strained during bowel movements. Now I'm scared I may have accidentally pushed out the two embryos! Is this possible or are they secure once in the womb? I know they can't fall out through sneezing etc. but can severe pushing actually push them out?  
Once they are in the womb do they embed in the lining (embed, not implant)...can they move about?

[PPam]

As I had a day 2 transfer, I doubt the straining would have affected implantation. Yesterday however, I was feeling cramps (similar to period pains but sharper, then dull pain for half a day)...this would have been 5 days after ET. I hope it was implantation and not AF! Is it possible 2 have implantation pain without any spotting? Today, I feel normal again, no pain whatsoever, but no sickness either....and the constipation problem has got a lot better, since I have been drinking lots and eating bran.

[kikicoates78]

It will cause your uterine muscle to tighten and can impede implantaion..Which of course is bad, I was just stating that they can't fall out. Thats why you are put on rest for a few days after transfer, but if you were starting to m/c there was nothing that could be done anyway, straining or not :( I hope all works out for everyone! ***SSBD***

[PPam]

Yes, I have heard that is a myth. There's some really useful info on Dr Malpani's website - do google it and check it out.
I'd say it is wise to take it easy for a couple of days after ET. I exercise al ot, but since ET I have stopped running and doind crunches. Instead I walk. However, if nature calls and you are constipated, then slowly straining is inevitable.
I phoned my clinic yesterday and they said although straining isn't ideal, the embryo's won't fall out. THANK GOD! They suggested taking lactulose, but I think I'll just stick to plenty of fluids and a high fibre diet. I wonder how straining can affect implantation though? If it isn't ideal, then does that mean it does have some risk, no matter how small?

[YogaChick]

I wanted to chime in because my RE surprised me when I started to m/c-- he told me not to strain when going to the bathroom and not to lift anything... I thought that was myth & wished someone had mentioned it sooner since I had been doing just that when the m/c cramps started.  You're not going to squeeze out the embryo but there must be something about over using those muscles...

Aside from drinking lots of water (~15 glasses a day) I found blackstrap molasses helped too.

[PPam]

Thanks ladies - I'll be going to the supermarket and stocking up on these fruit juices. Anything that won't be harmful is worth a try!

[alaskacouple]

I too had the same issue with all of my ivf's (constipation from ivf meds and prenatals ).... I was told by a friend to take all my vitamins and pills with a glass of o.j. - it seemed to help.
Also, I eat real oatmeal in the morning with some frozen blueberries thrown in... .
I also try to eat a thing of yogurt a day, mixed with a little granola and raisins....
not sure which of these was 'the cure' but the combo seams to work great!!!