Planning Your IVF Journey in India — A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples Living Abroad

If you’re living outside India and considering coming home for IVF treatment, a bit of planning can make the whole process smooth and stress-free.
Many couples living in Canada, the UK, the Middle East, and Europe have successfully completed their IVF cycles in India under Dr. Shilpi Shrivastava at Cloudnine Fertility, Dwarka, after starting with an online consultation.

This guide explains how to begin your journey from abroad, share your reports, plan your visit, understand visa and document requirements, and prepare for a comfortable stay in India — all while ensuring continuity of care even after you return home.

Step 1: Start with a Video Consultation
Your IVF journey can begin right from your home. Book a video consultation with Dr. Shilpi Shrivastava, where you can discuss your fertility history, previous treatments, lifestyle factors, and expectations. After the consultation, Dr. Shilpi’s team will share a personalized treatment roadmap along with the list of tests and supplements you can begin before you travel. You can easily share your medical reports over email or WhatsApp for review before your arrival.

Step 2: Prepare Through Lifestyle and Pre-Treatment Support
A healthy body responds better to fertility treatment. Before travelling, focus on:

  • Eating a nutritious, balanced diet
  • Maintaining a healthy BMI
  • Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and caffeine
  • Managing stress and getting enough sleep
  • Taking recommended supplements like folic acid, vitamin D, and antioxidants
  • Starting early helps your body respond better to medications once you’re in India.

Step 3: Gather Documents and Understand Visa Requirements
Keep both digital and physical copies of essential documents such as:

  • Passports and visas
  • Fertility and health reports
  • Previous treatment summaries
  • Marriage certificate (if required)
  • Travel insurance and accommodation proof

If you or your partner are non-resident Indians (NRIs) or foreign citizens, you will need a Medical Visa (M-Visa) to undergo fertility treatment in India. However, couples who still hold Indian citizenship or OCI cards can travel with a regular entry visa. Dr. Shilpi’s team at Cloudnine Fertility, Dwarka, can provide the necessary supporting documents for your visa application.

Step 4: Plan Your IVF Timeline Smartly
A well-planned timeline ensures everything goes smoothly. A typical IVF cycle for overseas patients looks like this:

  • Online consultation and test review: 2–4 weeks before travel
  • Arrival in India and baseline scans: 3–5 days
  • Ovarian stimulation and monitoring: 10–12 days
  • Egg retrieval and fertilization
  • Embryo transfer and rest: 7–10 days
  • With good coordination, your entire IVF cycle can be completed within 2–3 weeks.

Step 5: Arrange a Comfortable Stay in Dwarka
Choose accommodation close to Cloudnine Fertility, Dwarka, to minimize travel time and stress.
Plan light — carry essential medicines, comfortable clothes, and easy-to-eat healthy snacks.
Avoid back-to-back sightseeing or long road trips during your cycle; instead, focus on relaxation and positive mental health.

Step 6: Dos and Don’ts During Your Stay
Do:

  • Follow your doctor’s medication and injection schedule
  • Eat balanced, hygienic meals
  • Stay well-hydrated and rest adequately
  • Keep communication open with the clinic team

Don’t:

  • Skip medications or change doses without advice
  • Lift heavy objects or do high-intensity exercise
  • Eat unhygienic street food
  • Travel long distances immediately after embryo transfer

Step 7: After-Care Once You Return Home
Once your embryo transfer is complete and your doctor clears you for travel, you can fly back home. Dr. Shilpi and her support team stay connected through email and video follow-ups to monitor your pregnancy tests, adjust medications, and coordinate with your local gynaecologist for continued care. You’ll receive detailed guidance for every phase — from post-transfer rest to early pregnancy monitoring.

Step 8: Short-Visit IVF — Designed for Overseas Patients
Many patients complete IVF successfully during a short visit to India. With pre-cycle coordination, online consultations, and advanced scheduling, most of the initial steps are finished remotely.
Once you arrive, your cycle progresses seamlessly under Dr. Shilpi’s close supervision, making it ideal for those with limited vacation time or work commitments abroad.

Step 9: When Does the Husband Need to Be Present?
The husband’s physical presence is required for counselling sessions, signing consent forms, and providing a semen sample (usually on the day of egg retrieval).
After these steps, he can return home while the wife completes the embryo transfer and post-procedure rest.

Step 10: Donor-Egg IVF for International Patients
For couples who require donor eggs, Cloudnine Fertility, Dwarka, provides complete assistance — from donor matching and medical screening to synchronization of donor and recipient cycles.
All procedures follow ethical and transparent guidelines, ensuring patient privacy and comfort.

Step 11: Continuous Support from Dr. Shilpi’s Team
Under the guidance of Dr. Shilpi Shrivastava, Senior IVF Consultant at Cloudnine Fertility, Dwarka, New Delhi, hundreds of international couples have achieved successful pregnancies.
Her dedicated international-patient support team helps with:

  • Visa letters and documentation
  • Cycle scheduling and medication plans
  • Donor coordination
  • Ongoing post-transfer monitoring

Whether you’re planning IVF with your own eggs or through donor assistance, you’ll find the entire experience warm, organized, and reassuring.


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About Dr. Shilpi Shrivastava
Dr. Shilpi Shrivastava is a Senior Fertility and IVF Specialist at Cloudnine Fertility, Dwarka, New Delhi.
She is known for her patient-centric approach, clinical precision, and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for couples facing infertility.
Through both in-person and video consultations, she has helped numerous Indian and international patients realise their dream of parenthood.


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