Positive pregnancy test while waiting for IVF. I’ve had multiple miscarriages, should I tell my doctor I’m pregnant?

[LondonDanu]

I’m in the waiting list for IVF next year and I have just found out I’ve become pregnant naturally. I have been trying for 3 years and so I’m absolutely delighted. But, I am also scared and confused as I have had 2 miscarriages in the past (3 and 6 years ago) so I would like to ask my doctor about progesterone therapy to help reduce the risk of miscarriage. But I’m worried that if the fertility clinic finds out and I miscarry this pregnancy anyway I will be back at the bottom of the IVF queue. I feel really torn and confused about what to do. I want to give this pregnancy the best possible chance, but I’m scared about jeopardising our chances for the future… would love to hear from anyone who’s experienced something similar.

Does anyone know whether if I speak to my GP they will definitely inform the fertility clinic?

Just stay on the waiting list while you see how this pregnancy progresses. How would they find out?

Speak to your GP.

How will you feel if you didn't do your utmost to keep this pregnancy.

The IVF waiting list is a problem for another day.

Congratulations @LondonDanu !

i was in the same position - I told the GP but not the fertility clinic in case I miscarried. I got my BFP one week after the initial IVF consultation. I’m pretty sure the fertility clinic did not find out as I had a letter after a few months saying I was still on the list.

Also, the first time I got pregnant was just after my initial referral (the waiting time was 35 weeks), and I had a MMC. I did tell the clinic a few months later (only when they phoned to ask if I still wanted to be on the list) and it didn’t make any difference or send me back to the start of the queue.

It may depend on the area and some may be more joined up, but I wouldn’t tell them. Best of luck! x