Protein-rich Food
Dairy products and eggs are an excellent source of protein. Adding protein-rich food to your diet after the embryo transfer phase can increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.
After IVF, you'll want to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages as well as sodas. The alcohol and the high sugar content are bad for your health and bad for the embryo that's been implanted. We also advise patients to avoid processed foods, junk food, processed meats, and soft cheeses.
Foods to eat after IVF embryo transfer
The diet is rather quite similar to the diet of a woman who has attained pregnancy in a natural way. Eating leafy greens, broccoli, and sprouts, for protein try eggs, beans, yogurt, fish, and nuts, and for fiber eat oats and other whole grains.
Thicker lining = increased chance of implantation! Try boosting your intake of wholegrains with some oats for breakfast, a wholegrain sandwich or wrap for lunch, whole grain crackers for a snack and some brown rice and quinoa with dinner.
One thing we may want to avoid during the two-week wait is inflammation. Not only is getting healthy fat sources into every meal going to be helpful for conception and implantation, but it's also beneficial for managing symptoms. Try incorporating foods like nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, and eggs into your diet.
Common sense dictates that low impact, mild exercise (slow walking, treadmill) is permitted, as long as the patient has no resulting discomfort, recognizes it is not harmful, and will not second-guess herself if she does not conceive. Recent data suggests that bed rest during pregnancy is useless.
The myth that eating McDonald's French fries boosts fertility comes from a recommendation by doctors for people with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (a potential complication of IVF) to consume more salty foods after egg retrieval.
During the two-week wait, it's better to err on the side of caution. Avoid having a drink, smoking, or any other activity that could be harmful to a brand new pregnancy. It's fine to continue exercising if you already have a workout routine, but now might not be the time to take up a new, intense form of exercise.
Having fresh fruits and vegetables such as bananas, oranges, berries, dates, sprouts, broccoli, etc., eliminate your post-IVF digestive problem and keep you and the baby healthy.
Women should avoid cookies, cakes, frozen pies, snacks, fast food and other baked goods. These all are rich in trans fat which adversely affect pregnancy. Protein rich food– Proteins are the building blocks of the body, necessary for growth and reproductive function.
A great source of MUFAs, avocados also contain vitamin A, potassium, folate and other nutrients supporting to reproductive health. In fact, women eating a diet rich in foods providing MUFAs may help increase their odds of a successful in vitro fertilization procedure.
There's no evidence to show that any sleeping position is better than any other for embryo implantation. The embryo is transferred when your womb is ready, when the lining is soft and thick and ideal for an embryo to implant. You can lie however you like – just get comfy.
Oily fish is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids that are great for improving blood flow to the uterus, which is essential for thickening your endometrium. Consume more fruits like lemon, lime, orange, pomegranate, watermelon. Do you know what these fruits have in common? They produce nitric oxide.
Our main recommendation is to include plenty of fibre in your diet: brown bread, cereal, fruit with a high fibre content (kiwis, apples, pears, avocados, plums, strawberries, etc.), pulses (peas, broad beans, soya, string beans) and vegetables (artichokes, cucumbers, asparagus, garlic, spinach, etc.).
A healthy diet rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamin C, and iron can improve blood flow to the uterus. You can consult with one of our nutritionists for recommendations. Stay hydrated! Drinking plenty of water can help to improve blood flow to the uterus.
All hard cheeses are fine to consume during the 2WW, and soft pasteurised cheeses including mozzarella, feta, paneer and halloumi.
According to the doctors, who were part of the research, physical activities a day after the transfer also helps in reducing stress. Another IVF expert, called for an immediate change in the physical habits of women undergoing IVF, as walking and other lighter activities also helps in tackling anxiety.
After an Embryo Transfer
Day 1: The blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell. Day 2: The blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus. Day 3: The blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation. Day 4: Implantation continues.
You should also not be eating gassy foods as fizzy drinks and gassy foods can upset your stomach and we want to avoid stomach cramps and contractions as they may negatively affect embryo implantation.