Please go by the following tips to help you and your partner relax during the IVF process and maximize your chances of getting pregnant.
- First of all avoid making major life changes such as moving to a new house or starting a new job the same time you’re going through the IVF process.
- Acupuncture may be beneficial to women who are undergoing the IVF process when performed within one day of the embryo transfer.
- For Men - Check your semen before beginning an IVF cycle, to determine its quality and whether there is an infection present, among other potential issues.
- Maintain proper communication with your IVF consultant/doctor as then your IVF treatment will be much easier.
- A few months before your IVF, begin eating a fertility diet. Getting nutritious foods is vital for producing healthy eggs and promoting implantation of the embryo.
- Try not to stress and be positive. As High stress levels are known to reduce fertility in both men and women and compromise the outcome of an IVF cycle.
- In case of OHSS (Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome) drink lots of fluids. Drink Pedialyte instead of Gatorade. Drinking 3-5 liters of water per day can prevent OHSS in some cases.
- Continue eating a well balanced diet.
- Your diet should consist of 4-6 small meals each day and each should consist of some complex carbohydrate (such as brown rice or quinoa) inter spread with fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, can reduce a woman's chance of conceiving by more than 50%,
- Five cups of coffee per day more than doubles a pregnant woman’s risk of a miscarriage, according to perhaps the most rigorous study yet to focus on the possible link between caffeine and miscarriage.
- Note the date when your period starts, the number of days it lasts, and anything else your doctor might want to know about. This information could prove helpful if you experience problems in conceiving. It can also prove invaluable in pinpointing the date of conception--and consequently your due date.
- It’s important to balance the stressful experience of IVF with pleasurable activities that promote relaxation and wellness.
- Last but not the least always have a plan B ready, in case God forbid your IVF doesn’t succeed then you should not lose hope and can go for egg donor or for another IVF after consulting your IVF specialist.